Spring Cleaning: Ditch the Chemicals with These Easy DIY Cleaning Products

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We can all breathe a big sigh of relief because winter is finally over! Finally. In celebration of spring’s arrival, we found 12 amazing DIY household cleaning products to help you get the spring-cleaning ball rolling.

And if you’ve failed, like, every science class you’ve ever taken, don’t worry: You don’t need a degree in chemistry to whip up these concoctions. All of these products are super simple to make. Plus, they’re eco-friendly and easy on the wallet. Bonus: You’ll actually know what’s in that liquid you’re spraying all over your kitchen countertops. What more could you ask for? Happy cleaning, folks!

DIY Cleaning Products

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Citrus Vinegar All-Purpose Cleaner

This cleanser will leave all of your surfaces looking good, and smelling even better.

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Two-Ingredient Air Freshener

A delicious smelling home is just two ingredients away: Simply combine baking soda and peppermint essential oil for an easy-peasy DIY air freshener.

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Three-Ingredient Dishwasher Tabs

Get sparkling dishes with this super simple combo of borax, washing soda and vinegar.

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Liquid Dish Soap

If you're not so fond of the typical dish soap smells, create your own with this simple recipe!

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Carpet Cleaner

If all of this winter's wet snow has left you with muddy carpets, try this fix: Combine dish washing liquid, white vinegar, warm water and baking soda and scrub away.

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Peppermint Laundry Detergent

Your clothes will smell minty-fresh thanks to this simple homemade laundry powder. Just combine some grated castile soap, borax, washing soda and baking soda and you're good to go.

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Fabric Softener

Chances are, you've already got everything you need to whip up this fabric softener: Hair conditioner, vinegar and hot water.

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Grapefruit and Salt Bathtub Scrub

If this isn't easy, I don't know what is. To get rid of bathtub grime, simply sprinkle some salt onto half of a grapefruit and scrub away.

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Drain Cleaner

Who knew those kitchen cooking staples could un-clog your drains? Simply mix together some baking soda, salt and cream of tartar and watch the concoction work its magic.

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Wood Furniture and Floor Polish

Give your wood furniture a makeover with this easy DIY polish: Simply combine olive oil, vinegar and essential oils for an polish that will work on your furniture and floors.

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Reusable "Swiffer" Duster

I love the Swiffer dusters, but throwing them away after each use is just so wasteful! So, why not make your own reusable duster instead?

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Silver Polish

This non-toxic and no-hassle silver polish will keep your forks and knives looking brand new.

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