Learn how to make your own environmentally friendly spray cleaners.

Homemade Surface Cleaners

These homemade cleaners are cheap and always ready to use.

Natural All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

2 tbsp vinegar

2 cups water

1 tsp borax

10-15 drops tea tree oil

Combine the ingredients and put the mixture into a clean spray bottle. Shake well. Use as you would any all purpose spray cleaner. Ideal for countertops. Tea tree oil helps prevent mold and mildew.

Simple Surface Cleaner 1 cup water 1 cup vinegar Mix vinegar and water together and keep in spray bottle. This is a useful, everyday mixture to wipe down kitchen surfaces without the need for rinsing. Non Toxic Heavy Duty Cleaner 1/4 cup vinegar 1 cup water 1 tsp borax 10 drops orange essential oil 5 drops lemon essential oil Mix the water and the borax. Combine the rest of the ingredients to the mixture, and put into a clean spray bottle. Shake. Wipe surface clean and rinse. Ideal for grimy surfaces. Homemade Glass Cleaner 1/3 cup vinegar 2/3 cup water Combine the vinegar and water in a clean spray bottle. Use just like Windex. (If you can't stand the smell of vinegar, club soda works well too.) Tip: Dry windows with newspapers.

Anti-Streak Window Cleaner 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup isopropyl alcohol Mix in a clean spray bottle, shake, apply and rinse. This mixture is great for windows that have accumulated build-up. If the glass is really greasy, you can add a drop or two of natural liquid soap. This cleaner should due the trick after one or two applications, and I recommend you return to a vinegar cleaner as soon as possible (due to the rubbing alcohol). Natural Stain Remover 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp natural dish soap 1 tbsp vegetable glycerin Mix together, shake and store in a clean spray bottle. Rub well into the stain (the sooner the better!) and wash clothes as usual. Painted Cabinets Cleaner 1/4 cup baking soda 1 cup ammonia 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 gallon warm water. Mix ingredients and pour into a spray bottle. Spray onto painted surface and rub in with a sponge. Rinse with a clean sponge dampened with water. Wipe dry completely. If you like this article, you might also like to see Natural Cleaners and Metal Polishers and Homemade Floor and Carpet Cleaners