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16 Effective DIY Cleaning Products You Can Make in Under 10 Minutes

1 · Jan 21, 2025 · Ana Stanciu · Leave a Comment

If you’re just getting started making your own cleaning products, you might be thinking ‘I don’t have the time for this’. And even if you’ve been into DIY green cleaning products for a while, you could probably use some simple, time-efficient recipes that don’t require molds or 3 weeks of infusion before they’re done. If any of those apply to you, we’re happy to assist you with 16 quick DIY cleaning products you can make in under 10 minutes. Ready, steady, clean! 

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16 Quick DIY Cleaning Products

1. Microwave Cleaner

Simply add some lemon into a bowl of water and microwave for 3 minutes to finally degrease and clean out your microwave in a very affordable way. 

2. All-Purpose Cleaner

Whether you need an acidic or alkaline version, you can make these all-purpose cleaners simply by mixing a few ingredients in a spray bottle. They’re be ready to use right away. 

3. Jewelry Cleaner

Regardless of the type of metal or even gemstones, you can easily and quickly clean your jewelry at home with these simple solutions (dish soap is the secret ingredient!). 

4. Fridge Cleaner

If you’re looking to really clean your fridge, you’ll need both the disinfectant spray and deodorizer recipes. The good news? Both are ready in a jiffy. 

5. Floor Cleaner

Floor Cleaner Recipe

White vinegar and rubbing alcohol are mixed with antibacterial essential oils and some dish soap for the perfect natural, ready-to-use floor cleaner. 

6. Scouring Powder

Baking Soda Scouring Powder

This scouring powder is a multi-use miracle. Made with baking soda and washing soda, it’s ideal on tough messes and filmy surfaces.

7. Window Cleaner

Make a window cleaner as fast as you can brew a cup of tea because, well, that’s everything you need for this green cleaning solution. 

8. Stainless Steel Cleaner 

As much as we love the look of stainless steel, cleaning it is hard! Alcohol, water and essential oil are all you need to quickly make your own stainless steel cleaner. 

9. Linen Spray

Everything will smell nicer and you’ll probably even sleep better after using this quick lavender spray on your bed linens. 

10. Rug Freshening Powder

Refresh your rugs whenever they’ve seen too much action. This baking soda, borax and essential oil rug powder couldn’t be easier to mix together. 

11. Wood Cleaner

Give wood surfaces the shine from their glory days with a simple spray made with olive oil, white vinegar and water. 

12. Produce Wash

You can’t go wrong with vinegar and lemons, even when you’re washing your fresh fruit and veggies. This spray is ready in an instant and will make you feel safer eating your produce. 

13. Carpet Cleaner

With a single ingredient on the list, this carpet stain remover is a good option for the first green cleaning product you ever make. 

14. Eyeglasses Cleaner

This natural eyeglasses cleaner is your trusted partner against blurry vision. 

15. Toilet Cleaner

This toilet cleaning spray is instantly ready to take care of your bowl, by just combining white vinegar, borax, Castile soap and antibacterial essential oils.

16. Drain Cleaner

Either one of these five drain cleaning methods are quick and affordable, not to mention all natural. 

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