How to make the Best Homemade Cleaners! 

This is why cornstarch works in glass cleaner 😊 On a microscopic level, glass is not perfectly smooth. When you spray water on it, the water molecules get caught in the pits on the glass surface. Water also clings to itself through hydrogen bonding - the hydrogen atoms from two molecules cling together. Water stuck in the glass + water stuck to more water = streaking. Cornstarch (or dish soap or oil-even a couple drops of essential oil) disrupts the hydrogen bonding, thus preventing streaks!

As a custodian worker in some dorms where girls typically stay 3-12 weeks, we used rubbing alcohol and water to clean the bathroom mirrors. We found that regular mirror cleaner was leaving streaks and we found that there was so much build-up of chemicals that it made it streak worse. The homemade cleaner was able to remove the build up and the mirrors looked awesome. :D

FYI: I don't know if someone commented this: once I've been told that when we use peroxyde in a cleaning solution, it has to be in an opaque container. Peroxyde looses it's properties when exposed to light. I hope this can help someone!

with the intro at first I was like am I on the wrong channel lol

Did a cost analysis of these! (I am a financial representative- it's a job hazard XD) Prices based on Amazon Pantry prices. Window cleaner- $0.135/oz vs Windex at $0.14Detergent- $0.056/load vs Tide $0.50/ load! 1/10 OF THE PRICE! Multi-purpose- $0.05- $0.10/oz vs Ajax $0.384/oz! 1/7-1/4 the price depending on if you use EO! Disinfectant- $0.148/oz va Lysol $0.45/oz! 1/3 of the price! So worth it to make your own!

loved the entire video but my all time favorite part was the ending where you gave a shopping list I didn't have to go back and replay it GREAT VIDEO THANKS

I love your labeling. Looks so high end.

Just FYI , you can often find borax in your grocery store, in the laundry aisle. Also, anything with peroxide needs to be in an opaque container to maintain its cleaning properties.

Love all of these! A quick correction though - you didn't use rubbing alcohol, you used isopropyl alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is the green one that has wintergreen oil and was used quite a bit in the early 20th century for easing muscle soreness in athletes. It is commonly found in stores at 70% concentration. To me, it smells amazing! Also, the IPA (isopropyl alcohol) you used was 50% (and 50% water), and that's important because there all many different concentrations out there, and depending on the use, you want more water or less. For example, we have 99% in our house for diluting down to 70% and making a COVID-19 killing spray...having the 30% water allows the IPA a slower evaporation which means more time in contact with potential viral cooties to kill them. I could just dilute it further (to 50%) for the recipe you showed here. There are many uses for 99% IPA, like electronics, laboratory devices, etc where you want a sure disinfection and a quick dry (evaporation). We have a marketing company, and one of our clients makes cleanroom supplies... had to learn about all the alcohols, their attributes, and their uses (methanol, ethanol, IPA, sugar alcohols, and a ton more), so now I have a ton of knowledge. :)

What a breath of fresh air. A normal mum. Not a perfect, soft spoken, fluffy mum! Hurraaayyy 😘💖👍🏾

soggy wet toast mom .. haha!! that's SO me! thanks for sharing the recipes. I know love making my own cleaners

LMAO! The beginning of the video!!! I was like "What has she been smoking" lol So glad you aren't like that! Great video though! Would like to try some of these!

Hi ClutterBug, I absolutely love your versions of cleaning products. This is my very first time making any DIY cleaning products and I love them especially the glass cleaner. Thank you so much for sharing. Your video really inspired me to try making my own products and I love it.

I've made all these going and love them. Just made the laundry soap I'm so excited about it

I’ve returned to this video over the years. So appreciate it! Thank you 😊

I loved everything about this video!!! I am going to not only make these for my self, but also my mother and two sisters!! Keep up the great work, you are so down to earth and that's one of the qualities I love about you!

Girrrrl! I thought...This is NOT Real! And then it flipped......I laughed sooo hard. You had me! Love the recipes. I'm new to the DIY cleansers so, I started experimenting with a few recipes. I will be trying your multi-purpose and glass cleaner recipe. I will start with those two and work my way until I can replace all of my store bought cleansers. Thanks sweetie for the video and the laugh:))) Smooches!

This was the first video I watched from your channel and I can't get enough thanks Cass

So far I started with the glass cleaner. Yes I was crazy and purchased glass dining room table. I LOVE LOVE LIVE IT!!!! Thank you so much!!! All purpose will be my next project.

Thank you sooo much! Just ran out of Windex and will be trying the glass cleaner first. Love all of your videos ❤️

I loved this video, especially your introduction! I will definitely try some of these - thank you for sharing!

Thank you so much for the recipes and pretty labels. 💞

to be honest, I only looked this up because we don't have cleaning products in our house and I wanted to clean (I know what your thinking) and as soon as I saw the beginning I was about to turn it off but thank you so much for that I only had to watch one video :)

Thank you so much :) I needed a better recipe for homemade stuff because the ones I have tried, especially the detergent was awful, so I'm excited to try them and make them today.

I'm totally head over heals with your all purpose cleaner recipe. Ty 😊

Thanks for the tips! I love the pretty labels you made. I make my home cleaners, but these are a little different, I didn't think about using essential oils to make them smell better!!

I love your measuring spoons!

This is great. I'm obsessed. Great job. Thanks!!

Wonderful tips. I am super excited to try some of these cleaning recipes. Thank you! 😉✌💙

Greetings from the Caribbean. You are so Melissa Mc Cartey & Oprah combined. Such fun & household educational. Love your channel totally!

Very informative. Thank you for posting. The bottles/labels are a great touch also. Very pretty.

wow I loved it and how cool you even have a list of ingredients wow your amazing

thank u so much for sharing these wonderful homemade products. I am excited to make some of these items. As always another wonderful video.

Love homemade cleaners! You labels are adorable. Great video!

I tried your glass cleaner and it works like a charm!!! Thank you

Readers, please do research on using borax. It is not safe for boys. Replace it with washing soda. Also be careful when using essential oils in the dryer, it can cause a fire. To answer a question below, yes, essential oils will damage plastic bottles over time. It makes you think how safe are they?

I'm going to commit to try and make these! I use your fratricidal freshener recipe all the time!! TFS

I love your videos you inspire me to clean my house plus listening to you help me with my English too ♡♡

Thank you! I love this idea and hate the smell of purchased cleaners... I've just never had recipes for homemade ones until now! Excited to make your recipes and try them out. I'm newer to essential oils and loving them!

Thanks you for putting all the cleaning solution in one video.

Thank you very much for sharing! Just trying out the all purpose cleaner today! Fantastic. Love it ")

Thank you so much you I use vinegar for nearly everything but I will definitely be trying some of these. Thanks for sharing 😃

Just made the glass cleaner!!! It worked great!! TFS

I'm gonna try them all! Thanks. I infuse my citrus peels with vinegar.

I love homemade cleaners! I can't wait to try your recipes!

thanks for sharing your homeade laundry detergent its the simplist one and with less ingredients that ive heared about thanks

What a great video! Thank you so, so much for all these incredible, non-chemically, and delicious smelling recipes! I'm allergic to everything under the sun so these are going to be life savers for me. I do use a vinegar, water, and dish soap solution as an all purpose cleaner, but these look so amazing. Can't wait to try them. And you've even made us beautiful labels, too!!:) Thanks, Cass. You really are a wonder! XO, Kate

These r great I will be trying this..thx for the video

THANK YOU for making this video!!!!!!!! You motivated me to get moving on the changeover :)

Fantastic video Cass! Now I feel like dumping all my old diy cleaners out and trying out all of yours!

I started making my own cleaning for the same reason....cost....but your ingredients ...I will definitely have to them give a try!!!

As a mom with one foot on the crunchy side of things - I can see you coming over to the crunchy side - Also they sell flax seed already ground and when added to peanut butter, oats, a few chocolate chips you have a great snack that you can roll into balls and freeze. See...it's not that different on the "semi-crunchy" side. Thanks for the labels!

I love this! Regular cleaners make me sick. I've been using Method and other "natural" cleaners, but they aren't always effective and they still have quite a few chemicals. I will be making these. Thanks so much for sharing!

These recipes are fantastic, the one I'm currently using, the 'Multi-Purpose Cleaner' Works amazing! I replaced the borax with salt, and it still works. Some people have their nose bleed while their sleeping, the first time I used it; it wonderfully got rid of blood and didn't affect the colour. Especially when you're moving to a new place you can use the tile cleaner to clean the bathroom and feel more comfortable.

I love your videos. This one is my favorite.

so useful video thanks. your way of speaking keep me interesting to listen.

I love this!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Thank you for sharing your recipes 🤗

I think the sound of the fire detector needing it’s batteries changed in the background after she said “I’m more of a soggy toast mom” is what made this video for me 😂 Thank you for the recipes!!!

I love this video, it’s right up my street!

Loved the intro lol, love your personality don't change a thing. I do use alot of homemade cleaners but i will have to add some oils. TFS

Thank you so much for sharing the ingredient list. i appreciate it. :)

Love this!!! I can't wait to make my own.

Awesome video! Thank you, it’s very useful for me!

I always think it's fun seeing what people use. I went from using all commercial to homemade to using both. Now I use several products from Norwex, which I love. Never heard of them til I saw another youtuber using them. I found I was using my inhaler on cleaning days and now I don't. Hate health issues. Anyway, looks like you are finding some workable solutions. That's fun. I love homey stuff! :)

Awesome, I can't wait to try these cleaners!

I love your recipe for laundry detergent!!! I've made my own a few times--very few--but it was such a hassle, you have to boil this and that, etc., etc., and also it makes a liquid soap when I actually prefer powdered. Your's is easy-peasy, and I'm going to take you at your word that it works so well: THANK YOU!!!!! I will be trying it very soon.

I find that baking soda is offten cheeper at the grocery store where I live. Maybe its not everywhere but you may want to double check. I cant wait to try these recipes thanks so much!

Thank you for the video! Can't wait to try this!

I'm new to your sight...thanks I enjoyed your sense of humour..and great ideas! Marietta, Brisbane, Australia

I started making soap (even bath soap) because my eldest granddaughter has sensitive skin and "special" commercial soaps are EXPENSIVE ... I now make all my own cleaners (except Dawn Dish Detergent .. Nothing beats that stuff in my opinion) ... It's so much cheaper and honestly .. since I'm a stay-home grandma .. I have the time.. Great video, recipes and tutorial !! Thanks for sharing!

Excellent video!!!! Thank you so so much for sharing!!!

Your voice is really soothing!

Amazing!! Gonna try your all purpose cleaner

Thank you for this, I already make my own laundry detergent, but I make mine liquid and since I'm single, each batch lasts me approx 6 months! I definitely want to make my own cleaning products because I have asthma and alergies, but I'm waiting until I have used up what I currently have. (It might go faster if I cleaned more often. = ). I also really loved your labels. I will definitely go to you website to download the recipies and labels.

love your videos , love the cleaning products and love when you say about....very Canadian eh

wow! thanks so much for this! cant wait to try it

I'm totally making the laundry detergent! I did the math and if I buy all the supplies in bulk (minus borax) it will only cost me $5.57 per batch!! That's amazing and I'm super excited now. Thank you so much, you're saving us a lot of money :P

Oh my goodness laughed so hard at the beginning of this video lol You are too cute!

I can't wait to try these!

LOL😂 that intro got me!!!! Loved it❤️

I really like your website and free printables. :D

we have been making our own laundry soap for a few years. I will have to try your other recipes :)

Thank you. I love your videos.

I use my own diy cleaners but u just gave me a new idea as always tfs 😊😊

Awesome! You make it easy...

"Soggy wet toast Mom" LOL that's so me too! Love this woman!

I'm so glad your a soggy toast mum cause I'm one too loving your videos as always !😀

Omg awesome I love this thanks Cas :) I totally love the labels they r so pretty :)

thanks. for keepin it real

I LOVE making my own products... I have a 3.5 month old baby and I make all my own baby products from wipes to diaper cream etc... saves so much money and works WAYYY better. Im SOOO excited to make that granite cleaner! Im having my kitchen redone right now, so that couldnt have come at a better time!!!

Love everything that you do!

hi miss clutter bug you have been such an awesome inspiration and motivation to me!!!! I truly appreciate your videos and always looking forward to your new videos I just organized my pantry today my family was awwww!!!!! have a great night all the way from Phx Az.

Hi from Australia. Thanks for sharing

I just discovered your channel I love it 😍 just subscribed love the tips👍🏼😊

Omg! The beginning of this video is hilarious! I was waiting hear, Carol Ann, go into the light! Lo.

Make it through the day. That should be a RU-vid topic 😂😂😂 Love the recipes and will try some of them this week... after I survived my workweek. 😂😂

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!! Totally subscribing to your channel! 😊

Awesome recipes/ideas!!

Love all of your videos...

OMG, I love this video! Great explanation of each one too! I am so making these! 💕