- Scented All-Purpose Cleaner
What you’ll need:
- One-part white vinegar
- One-art water
- Lemon rind
- Rosemary sprigs
Combine the above ingredients together, pour into a spray bottle, shake, 
Caution: Do not use acidic cleaners on granite, as they will etch the stone.
Kitchen Cleaner and Deodorizer
What you’ll need:
- 4 tablespoons baking soda
- 1-quart warm water
To clean kitchen counters, appliances, and the inside of your refrigerator, all you need is baking soda.
- DIY Glass Cleaner
What you’ll need:
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup white or cider vinegar
- ¼ cup rubbing alcohol 70% concentration
- 1 to 2 drops of orange essential oil for smell (optional)
The next time you need to wash your windows and mirrors, combine these ingredients and pour them in a spray bottle to make a homemade cleaner with vinegar.
- Homemade Brass Cleaner
What you’ll need:
- White vinegar or lemon juice
- Table salt
To clean non-lacquered cabinet pulls, bathroom appointments, and more, dampen a sponge with vinegar or lemon juice
- Natural Heavy-Duty Scrub
What you’ll need:
- ½ lemon
- ½ cup borax
Rust stains on porcelain or enamel sinks and tubs are no match for this cleaner. Dip the lemon into the borax and scrub the surface, then rinse.
- DIY Grease Cleaner
What you’ll need:
- ½ cup sudsy ammonia
- Scant 1 gallon of water
Sudsy ammonia contains detergent that helps remove tough grime. Mix ½ cup with enough water to fill a one-gallon container. Then clean your oven racks, stove hood, and grill by dipping a sponge into the solution and wiping over the surface before rinsing with water.
- Last-Resort Clothing Stain Remover
What you’ll need:
- 1-gallon hot water
- 1 cup powdered dishwasher detergent
- 1 cup regular liquid chlorine bleach, not ultra or concentrate
Treat badly stained but washable white clothing by mixing the above ingredients into a stainless steel, plastic, or enamel bowl.
- Natural Marble Cleaner
What you’ll need:
- 2 drops mild dishwashing liquid
- 2 cups warm water
Mix dishwashing detergent and water the next time you want to clean natural stone countertops.
- Carpet Deodorizer
What you’ll need:
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 5 drops of any essential oil
Mix a homemade carpet deodorizer to freshen up area rugs and floors. This DIY natural cleaning recipe works with any essential oils, so choose one that smells best for you
- Homemade Air Freshener
What you’ll need:
- 2-3 oranges, lemons, and/or limes, sliced
- Handful fresh herbs such as basil, rosemary, or lavender
- 2-4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
Place ingredients in a medium saucepan. Fill about three-fourths full of water; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer to infuse the house with a naturally fresh aroma. (Do not leave unattended.) The mixture can be stored once overnight: Place it in an airtight jar or container and refrigerate, then boil and simmer again the next day.
- Homemade Laundry Detergent and Rinse Aid
What you’ll need:
- 1 bar laundry soap (Recommended Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap.)
- 1 cup borax
- 1 cup washing soda ($4.00 at Wal-Mart)
- 1 cup oxygen bleach
Grate bar of laundry soap; you should have about two cups of grated soap (You can also order large soap flakes online.) Mix all ingredients in a large container. Store in a lidded jar. Use two tablespoons for a light load and 4 tablespoons for a large or dirty load. Wash as normal.