Have you started your Spring cleaning yet? If not, you can get inspired with my Spring Cleaning Checklist, which you can download and print out. The PDF lists cleaning and organizing duties room by room, to keep things simple. Since I couldn't fit all of my cleaning tips onto one list, I'll have to give you my homemade recipes for eco-friendly cleaning solutions here. From the floors to the windows, you can clean your whole home with solutions you can make yourself, for the fraction of the price you'd spend on those toxic, store-bought cleaning products. To see my recipes, check out this slideshow!
Casa Quickie: Mix Up Your Own Shower Spray For Pennies
Are you trying to save money in your household budget? Then consider skipping the store-bought shower spray and making your own.
One of the simplest recipes for whipping up your own shower spray is this one: simply add one part rubbing alcohol to four parts water in a spray bottle, then spray this mixture onto your shower walls and curtain every day after you shower. No need to rinse, as it'll rinse off next time you take a shower.
Want some other homemade recipes for shower spray? See them when you read more
Ask Casa: Shelf-Life of Homemade Cleaning Products
Hi Casa!
I have a question about homemade cleaning products that I've been trying to find an answer to. I would love to mix up bottles of all-natural cleaning supplies but I'm not quite sure how long they last. Can I use them indefinitely? Do I have to make them fresh every time? Something in the middle?
Thanks,
KateDavis
To hear my response to KateDavis, read more
Recipe For Clean: Silver Polish

When getting our homes so fresh and so clean, don't overlook your silverware. If you've assembled your home cleaning kit you'll have most of the ingredients for this Recipe For Clean. Use it to make your silverware shine like the top of the Chrysler building.
Supplies:
- 3-in. square of aluminum foil
- 1 tbsp. of salt
- 1 tbsp. of baking soda
- 1 cup of warm water
To learn the steps of this recipe, read more
Recipe For Clean: Bleach Alternative

Have you assembled your home cleaning kit yet? If you have, you're in luck, because I have a great Recipe For Clean for an eco-friendly bleach alternative. Use it to get spots and stains out of your laundry, so they look so fresh and so clean.
Supplies
- 1/2 cup borax
- 2 gallons of hot water
- Hydrogen Peroxide (3 percent)
or
To find out the steps for this DIY, just read more
Recipe For Clean: Tub and Tile Cleaner
When getting our homes so fresh and so clean, don't forget your the bathroom! If you've assembled your home cleaning kit you'll have most of the ingredients for this Recipe For Clean. Use it to get your tub and tiles squeaky clean.
Supplies:
- 1 2/3 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of liquid soap
- 1/4 cup of baking soda
- 2 tablespoons of vinegar
- Optional: a few drops of essential oil
To find out the steps for this recipe, just read more
Recipe For Clean: Wood Floor Polish
When getting our homes so fresh and so clean, don't forget your floors! If you've assembled your home cleaning kit you'll have most of the ingredients for this Recipe For Clean. Use it to get your wooden floors gleaming.
Supplies
- 1/8 cup paraffin wax
- 1 quart mineral oil
- 10 drops essential oil or lemon oil
- double boiler
- rag
To find out the steps for this DIY, just read more
Recipe For Clean: Garbage Can Deodorizer
Of course, we want to keep our homes smelling so fresh and so clean, so it's logical to think about taming the beast that is the garbage can. If you've assembled your home cleaning kit you'll have most of the ingredients for this Recipe For Clean. Use it to get your garbage cans smelling Spring clean.
Supplies
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 tsp. tea tree oil
- white vinegar
- water
- favorite herbal scent or essential oils (optional)
To find out the steps for this DIY, just read more
Recipe For Clean: Make a Rug Deodorizer
No matter how you deodorize your home, it's good to have a few more tricks up your sleeve when it comes to getting your digs so fresh and so clean. If you've assembled your home cleaning kit you'll have most of the ingredients for this Recipe For Clean. Use it to get your rugs and carpets smelling Spring clean.
Supplies
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- favorite herbal scent or essential oils
To find out the steps for this DIY, just read more
Recipe For Clean: Furniture Polish
Have you assembled your home cleaning kit yet? If you have, you're in luck, because I have a great Recipe For Clean for furniture polish. Use it to get your home so fresh and so clean.
Supplies
- 4 oz. oil (2 1/2 ounces olive oil or jojoba, 1 1/2 ounces coconut oil)
- 1 oz. beeswax
- 1 oz. carnauba wax
- 4 oz. distilled water
- double boiler
- hand mixer
To find out the steps for this DIY, just read more


