5 easy homemade cleaners

Homemade cleaners make us feel like successful adults because many times we can make them with products we already have in the pantry, saving some money while using more sustainable options for the environment.Additionally, there are sites like Craftología.com where we can find tips for making dish soap last longer or a natural degreaser, as well as homemade ways to eliminate mold and bacteria from the bathroom. Easy-to-make homemade cleaners exist, and that's why here are 5, with ingredients like vinegar, peels, and lemon juice or baking soda.Natural Cleaner for Tough Stains1/2 lemon1/2 cup of borax powderThis cleaner is excellent for removing rust stains from sinks or porcelain or enamel bathrooms, but avoid using it on marble or granite. To make it, just dip the lemon in the borax and then use it to scrub the surface, and rinse afterward.Homemade Brass CleanerWhite vinegar or lemon juiceTable saltTo clean uncoated handles, the bathroom, and more, you can dampen a sponge with vinegar or lemon juice, sprinkle with salt, and then gently rub the surface. Rinse well with water and dry immediately with a soft, clean cloth.Homemade Glass Cleaner2 cups of water1/2 cup of white vinegar1/4 cup of 70% isopropyl alcohol1 to 2 drops of orange essential oil for fragrance (optional)Combine these ingredients and pour them into a spray bottle to make a homemade glass cleaner with vinegar. As an effective tip, do not clean the windows on a hot, sunny day, because this solution will dry too quickly and leave many streaks. For mirrors, spray the solution on a paper towel or a soft cloth, gently rub, and you're done.Kitchen Cleaner and Deodorizer4 tablespoons of baking soda1 liter of warm waterTo clean kitchen surfaces, appliances, and even the inside of the refrigerator, the best option is baking soda, because it not only takes care of odors but can also be used to shine sinks and stainless steel appliances. To deodorize surfaces, use the homemade cleaner with the baking soda solution directly. To shine and remove stains from stainless steel, make a paste with the baking soda and water, apply it with a damp cloth, and gently rub in the direction of the metal grain, then rinse and dry.Multi-Purpose Cleaner One part white vinegarOne part waterLemon peelRosemary sprigsCombine the above ingredients, pour into a spray bottle, shake, and then let it steep to infuse for a week before using. This homemade multi-purpose cleaner is good for removing hard water stains, cleaning trash cans, removing stains from walls, and much more; just avoid using it on granite.