I LOVE using natural ingredients to clean my house whenever I have the chance! Whether it is essential oils, borax, vinegar or more, I love having magical cleaning hacks to use to clean my whole house! Why I Wrote This Post I am a country gal from way back and my Grandma was always teaching …
Natural Cleaning
Welcome to the Natural Cleaning zone—where vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils are the real MVPs. If you’re anything like me, you’ve had it with the chemical cloud that follows most store-bought cleaners. Between my allergy-prone self, two dogs, three kids, and one elderly cat who thinks he owns the place, I needed cleaning solutions that actually work—without making my eyes water or my lungs revolt. In this category, you’ll find my favorite battle-tested, nose-approved DIY cleaning recipes for every corner of the house—from funky bathroom fixes to kitchen counter magic. Whether you’re tackling mold, mice, or mystery smells (we’ve all been there), these natural tips will help you clean smarter, not scarier!
Between my dementia Mom, little boys and my elderly dog, we have a lot of “accidents” in the bathroom! Here are my battle tested tips and ideas for how to keep those poop and urine unpleasant odors out of your bathroom! As you may know from my post, 6 Must Have Products For Elderly Caregivers …
Here are my best tips and ideas for how to use baking soda as a laundry detergent, booster and even to get out stains and make your whites whiter! I love being about to use natural remedies to keep my whole family looking clean and shiny! If you’ve used baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to clean …
Here are my best tips and ideas for using essential oils to get rid of mold. Living in Florida, mold is everywhere (we have almost 90% humidity a LOT of the time!) Includes recipes for your spray bottles and diffusers. Mold is a nasty thing. It’s been proven to contribute to inflammatory health conditions, including learning …
Tips and ideas for how to use white vinegar in your laundry. Creative ideas that you might not have thought of yet to add white vinegar to your healthy living routine! If you’ve ever opened a bottle of vinegar, you know it smells…strong. Not something you think would be something that will help your laundry. However, …
I love using essential oils for cleaning! Here are my best ideas for homemade cleaners using natural ingredients and essential oils. Includes recipes and tips for deep cleaning your kitchen! It’s time to deep clean the kitchen and instead of dragging out a bunch of toxic chemicals and cleaners, we are going to be finding …
If you have a mouse problem, you are probably desperate to find ways to evict them! Tips and ideas for how to get rid of mice in your house. Depending on where you live in the US, the Fall is prime “mice come into the home” season. It’s getting cold and they want a warm place …
DIY tips and a printable how to guide for cleaning all your smelly dishwasher problem naturally! Have you ever opened your dishwasher and thought “YUCK”? It smells off and the inside doesn’t look anything like it did when it was new? Your dishwasher, which you use to clean and sanitize your cups, dishes and utensils, doesn’t …
I admit it, I have a bit of a kitchen counter cleaning obsession. With 1 husband, 3 kids, two dogs and two cats all eating out of the kitchen all day long, the counters are always covered in crumbs and gook. Years ago I used heavy duty cleaners like Windex or Clorox all day long. …
Tips and ideas for how to get rid of ants in your house! DIY natural solutions including essential oils, lemon, vinegar and more. Ants. The bane of most homes. If you’re like me and have kids and pets, using pesticides isn’t an option. Here are some other methods to get them out of your house. Years ago …
If you have a drip coffee maker or Keurig® machine, keeping them clean is probably not on your radar, but should be to keep your coffee tasting good and your family healthy. Natural tips and ideas for how to clean your coffee maker! Machines that aren’t clean can contain yeast and mold, along with bacteria and scale …
Living in Florida, I have spent A LOT of time figuring out how to get rid of fruit flies naturally. Tips and ideas for how to kill fruit flies 4 different ways! If you live in a warmer climate or are up North during the summer, fruit flies or gnats are probably around annoying you. …
Wondering how to clean your cast iron pan? Cleaning cast iron is super easy, once you know a few basics. Tips and ideas for how to clean cast iron. Seasoned cast iron cookware was a staple in kitchens for generations, but with the advent of non-stick cookware, they fell out of favor. But as with fashion, …
Whether you are spring cleaning or just doing a deep clean on your home, using natural cleaners is the best way to have a clean, happy and healthy home! Here are my best essential oils cleaning recipes, all in one place! Before you grab your bottles of cleaners that you bought at the grocery store, …
As a Mom with severe allergies, I want to keep my house clean and safe, but using Windex and Bleach is definitely NOT part of my natural living worldview! Years ago I used to douse my kitchen counters with Windex all day long and use bleach on any surface that wasn’t nailed down. Ack! You …
You know how bad dryer sheets and stinky detergent are, but luckily there is a solution… dryer balls! I like to put essential oils on mine to make them smell better. Here are my best tips and ideas for using dryer balls as part of your natural living routine. I am seriously allergic to everything, …