Why spend money on store-bought scouring creams when you can whip up your own at home? As someone who's tested countless DIY cleaners over years of home maintenance, I can attest these are cheaper, all-natural, and just as powerful—if not more so.
I've relied on these four simple recipes depending on the cleaning job. They're quick to make with pantry staples, and if I can do it effortlessly, so can you. Here's how:
Ingredients
Instructions
Fill the jar with ¼ cup baking soda and stir in 1 tablespoon black soap. Mix into a smooth, fluid paste.
This one's my favorite for tackling enamel surfaces like bathtubs, sinks, and basins—cuts through grime effortlessly.
Ingredients
Instructions
Fill the jar ⅔ with Meudon white and ⅓ with black soap. Stir to a creamy consistency—add more Meudon white if too runny or soap if too thick.
It's unbeatable on limescale buildup. Skip it on shower glass, though; the powder can leave stubborn white residue.
Ingredients
Instructions
Add ½ glass baking soda, 2 tablespoons clay, and ¼ glass soda crystals to the jar. Mix well, then stir in ½ glass natural liquid soap for a thick, creamy paste.
Far superior to sprays for tough jobs. Apply a dab to a damp sponge, scrub soiled areas, let sit 5-10 minutes, and rinse thoroughly to avoid marks.
Bonus: It's excellent for banishing mold from grout lines. Use a toothbrush to apply, let act 10 minutes, then rinse.
Ingredients
Instructions
Fill the bottle halfway with baking soda, add ¼ salt and 1 tablespoon liquid soap. Top with water and shake before each use.
A powerhouse degreaser—safe for most surfaces, but avoid fragile ones like ceramic hobs or marble.
