Homemade natural cleaning solutions can be an easy and affordable way to keep your home clean and healthy. By using ingredients found in your pantry, you’ll save yourself from spending on costly commercial cleaners.

To revive mattresses and upholstered furniture, combine baking soda with essential oils (lavender or tea tree are ideal), in a shaker jar. Shake well to mix, then sprinkle liberally across your furnishings.

1. Vacuum

Vacuuming is one of the best ways to get rid of dirt, dust, pet dander, and allergens from hard surfaces like hardwood and LVT flooring in your home, particularly on hard-surface flooring like hardwood and LVT. Vacuuming can also be more thorough than using a broom; make sure your vacuum has an empty dust canister with no clogs or damaged filters before beginning this cleaning routine. Finally, clear away toys, clutter or draped chairs which could obstruct cleaning from cleaning efficiently (like toys).

As part of your vacuuming session, make sure that you reach all the places where hair, fur, and dust likes to hide: air vents, ceiling corners, under furniture/drapes/drapery as well as drawers/shelves. Be patient; don’t rush the process.

When cleaning a rug, turn it over and vacuum its underside first to avoid any dirt being stirred up when mopping its surface side. Additionally, it is vitally important that any vacuum powerhead you choose won’t damage hand-woven pieces as these cannot take the abuse of a beater bar or strong motorhead.

2. Sweep

Sweeping should be performed regularly so as not to accumulate small debris and create an overwhelming task to clear away. Sweeping can be performed using push broom, angle broom or dust mop and will help your home achieve an in-depth clean. Before beginning to sweep, decluttering is recommended and any throw rugs or furniture shifted so sweeping is easier and that all areas are being targeted by cleaning agents. Starting at one end of a room and working your way towards the door allows all collected debris to be contained into one pile for later collection, saving yourself from overspreading freshly scrubbed floors!

3. Dust

Dust can turn any room into an eyesore. Establishing a regular cleaning regimen to combat dust build-up can help maintain an inviting space. Here are a few DIY methods for taking on this task:

Start by using a dusting rag soaked in warm water or a sponge mop with soapy cleaners to scrub scuff marks off walls and baseboards (Clean Mama advises using baby wipes for this step). When the wall is dry, rub it down with a dryer sheet to repel dust.

Replace your feather duster with a lint roller to clean fabrics, or try one of Leslie Reichert’s DIY furniture dusting sprays: boil water with tea bags until cool; store in bottle until ready for use – this mixture can then be sprayed directly on wood furniture, she advises.

Stay organized this spring by dusting hard-to-reach spots like ceiling fans and light fixtures with either a long-handled duster or electrostatic duster that attracts dust particles directly to the surface. After, put everything back where it belongs, from rugs and curtains to lampshades and pictures on walls – these DIY tricks will have your home looking clean and organized in no time.

4. Mop

Mopping may seem like an innocuous chore, but its benefits can be immense. A simple step like sweeping before mopping can ensure most dirt and debris is picked up, saving time by eliminating frustration associated with dirty mop heads being trapped under furniture or sticky spills that don’t respond to cleaning solutions.

Start by filling a bucket with warm/hot water, your desired cleaning solution and the amount recommended on its label. For an eco-friendly option, add vinegar or natural solutions (like apple cider) into the water instead.

Dive your mop into cleaning solution and wring it out thoroughly; otherwise it will just spread dirt around rather than lift it off of the floor, potentially harming flooring or baseboards in the process. Work in small sections (4×4 feet at a time) at once while rinsing after every area to avoid spreading dirty water back onto your floors.

5. Wipe

Due to increased awareness of the chemicals contained in commercial cleaning products, more people are turning to homemade DIY cleaners instead of their costly commercial counterparts. Not only are homemade DIY cleaners cheaper and better for the environment than their commercial counterparts, they are also more effective and safer for your family – from natural glass cleaners to all-purpose cleaners – we have everything you need here at Green Cleaning Supply to help make these essential household tools yourself using ingredients found right in your pantry!

Start cleaning your home quickly and thoroughly by wiping down all surfaces – including counters, cabinets, picture frames and knick-knacks – including counters, cabinets, picture frames and knick-knacks. Use nontoxic disinfectant wipes or spray to get into corners or hard-to-reach spots where germs could hide.

Clear away any clutter, such as stacks of magazines and books stacked up on tables and coffee tables. Group remote controls together or place them into a basket so they won’t get misplaced. If you have pets, use a sticky lint roller to remove visible fur from furniture before vacuuming rugs again and straightening throws and pillows to complete your cleanup job.