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Home » Healthy Home » Detoxify Your Home with 17 Natural Green Cleaners

Detoxify Your Home with 17 Natural Green Cleaners

by Adrienne 9 Comments Published March 15, 2013 Updated: Feb 23, 2021

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Non-toxic Homemade Cleaners

In addition to what you put in your body, what you use in your home can really be toxic. So today I am sharing some great natural homemade cleaners to detoxify your home.

I often write about food issues and eliminating additives and other problematic ingredients in processed foods.  I've written about making your own spice mixes, and homemade salad dressings.

And last month I wrote "Is Your Shampoo Making You Sick?" about toxins in hair products.

I'm sure that gave you something to think about regarding what you are putting on your body.

Today, I'm sharing some ways you can clean up your home for better health.

When you use toxic chemicals and fragrances to clean your home, you and your family could very well end up breathing toxic fumes that not only could end up making you sick, but contribute to polluting the environment as well.

Some possible bad effects from chemicals that are likely lurking in your home cleaning products:

- eczema and other rashes - irritants in cleaners can cause skin irritation
- airway irritation - fumes can make allergies or asthma worse
- eye irritation
- poisoning - using non-toxic cleaners can seriously reduce the risk of poisoning

I've never used many chemical-laden cleaners in our home, but there are a few that have been hard to let go of.

But I've really been working to make more DIY versions of things I need around the house.

Here are some products I've made and some great non-toxic cleaners from some blogging friends of mine (and some from me).

Non-toxic Homemade Cleaners

No Streak Glass Cleaner

I LOVE this cleaner.  My son actually totes the spray bottle around the house asking what he can clean next :)!

homemade window cleaner on kitchen counter

Homemade Oxy Clean

Too bad I have a huge box of OxyClean from Costco.  I won't be needing to make this for a loooog time.

Homemade Baby Laundry Detergent

homemade baby laundry detergent

Homemade Soft Scrub | Shower Cleaner

Another one of those posts that I needed to write after making a big mistake.

shower with red shower curtain for homemade shower cleaner

Homemade Disinfecting Wipes

What a great idea! I love how these are reusable.

Natural Scented Room Spray

I love this.  I was working on a natural air freshener just this past month!  Ditch the chemical sprays and try this instead.

blue spray bottle of DIY Air Freshener

Oven Cleaner

My sons have been asking about how to clean our oven.  Time to try this!  I would LOVE my oven to look like this.

inside of oven for Natural Oven Cleaner

Homemade Produce Wash

I always wonder if any produce wash really works.  What do you think?

Non-Toxic Pest Control

Pests are---well, pests.  Learn why a plastic bag will help keep flies away.  Really?

Natural Fly Repellant

I like Laurie's solution for fruit flies.   It's very similar to this fruit fly trap that worked great for getting rid of our fruit fly problem this past summer.

Natural Dishwasher Rinse Aid

Lots of discussion about whether you should use this or not, but it works!

Avoid both water spots and harmful chemicals by making this DIY super simple & natural dishwasher rinse aid! Plus instructions on how to properly use it in your dishwasher.

Homemade Laundry Detergent

homemade laundry detergent in glass jar with metal measuring cup

Carpet Cleaner

Got a mess on your carpet or walls?  Hilary has some solutions for you.

Laundry Stain Remover

I have a laundry stain remover that works pretty well, but I still have to dig up the recipe.  For now, try this one.

Orange Power Cleaner

I love not throwing things away.  Here is a great way to use up citrus peels!

homemade Orange Oil Cleaner

Natural Cleaning Paste

This cleaning paste works great for all kinds or surfaces.

homemade cleaning paste and castile soap

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Cleaning toilets is one of my least favorite activities.  Hilary at least makes it a non-toxic job.  I'm working on a heavy duty solution myself that I hope to share soon.

Simple Carpet Freshener

Carpet fresheners are one of those things that have super-toxic perfumes in them.  Try this instead!

Burnt Pots and Pans Cleaner

Got distracted and found yourself with a burned on mess?  Andrea has the solution for you that just might have you cleaning all your pots to see how good they can look!

Where to Buy Ingredients for Homemade Cleaners

Most of the ingredients in these DIY recipes you can easily find in your local grocery store.

For essential oils, I highly recommend buying only pure quality essential oils.  You can read my Best Essential Oils series to find out what company I chose and why.

I hope these suggestions help move you on the way to a less-toxic home and a healthier life.  I know I plan to try many of these solutions and share how they work in my home.

Which of the Homemade Cleaners will you try first?

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About Adrienne

Adrienne Urban is the Founder and Owner of Whole New Mom. She has a background in research, journalism, insurance, employee benefits, financial markets, frugal living, and nutrition. Seeking a better life for herself and her family, she uses research and consults with many physicians and other practitioners to find solutions to the variety of issues they have dealt with including life-threatening food allergies and thyroid and adrenal concerns. WholeNewMom.com is the result of her experiences and knowledge gained throughout the process. Posts are reviewed and verified by the Whole New Mom team.

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  1. Melanie

    March 14, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    What do you think of buying a cheaper brand, mountain rose, aura cacia, etc. For household cleaning instead of using the more expensive oils?

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      March 14, 2017 at 2:15 pm

      I think you have to ask if you are OK with potentially having synthetic chemicals and/or toxins in your cleaning products and then choose your essential oils accordingly. Some adulterants aren't toxic. Others are. I hope to write more on this in the near future. Thanks for reading.

      Reply
  2. More

    July 9, 2014 at 11:01 pm

    Useful homemade list. I am interested in Orange Power Cleaner, I will try to do

    Reply
  3. suzie

    September 6, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    hi, i love your blog and use it as a dependable source for all the natural living ideas out there. am wondering if you have a recipe for a dishwashing detergent? thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Adrienne

      March 3, 2014 at 12:17 pm

      No - it has eluded me and my dishwasher is broken. Sigh. Sorry for the delay.

      Reply
    • Adrienne

      March 3, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      Sorry, but it has eluded me. And now my dishwasher is broken. Has been for months. Boo.

      Reply
  4. Rakesh Lal

    June 5, 2013 at 8:12 am

    Thanks for sharing the things for natural green cleaning. I will help us to avoid harmful chemicals and use home made things for cleaning.

    Reply
  5. Shelby

    March 20, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Hi there!
    You mentioned you were looking for a natural and safe laundry detergent! I use an Ecosense line that I love... It extends to majority of the cleaning supplies you make without the hassle of having to make them (no offense, we are just busy and lazy). Anyway, the laundry line did not cause any rashes on either of my babies and the products are ph balanced and have no caustic ingredients! Best part, it is $9 cheaper for 96 loads than the crap at the grocery store. I'd be glad to share but don't know the rules out here...

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    • Adrienne

      March 20, 2013 at 10:34 am

      I don't mind sharing. I just think that doing DIY is much more economical typically. One concern I have about Ecosense (the Melaleuca line) is the added fragrance. That is something I almost always need to steer clear of. Maybe it's an OK fragrance in this case but I typically can't handle them. Thanks.

      Reply
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