One safety tip to keep in mind: Although most of these cleaners use edible ingredients, always label your products and list their components. This way, should your child or pet get into it, you can easily know what exactly they ingested, and what appropriate measures you should take.

All-purpose cleaner

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125ml) white vinegar
2 tbsp baking soda (also known as bicarbonate of soda)
15 drops of lemon or lavender essential oil

Instructions

1. Mix the vinegar and essential oils with a little bit of water
2. Add to a small spray bottle (about 350 ml). Glass works best.
3. Add baking soda and mix.
4. Fill to the top with water.

To use: gently shake before using. Proceed to use it as you would a normal spray cleaner.

Scrub cleaner

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup  baking soda
1/2 cup (125 ml) liquid laundry soap
10 drops of lemon or lavender essential oil

Instructions

1. Mix baking soda and laundry soap well until you get a paste.
2. Add essential oil and mix
3. Store in an airtight container

To use: Apply the paste on the desired surface and scrub with a metal sponge or a scrubbing brush.

Drain-O

Ingredients

1 part salt
1 part baking soda
White vinegar
Boiling water

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the salt and baking soda
2. Sprinkle the mixture on and in the drain.
3. Pour no more than 1.5 parts of white vinegar (preferably not cold) and leave the bubbling mix for about an hour.
4. Pour boiling water down the drain

Tip: If your drain is in really bad shape, you might need to repeat this process a few times. It is best to do this once every couple of weeks.

Stainless Steel Cleaner

Ingredients

1 cup (250ml) white vinegar
1 cup (250 ml) water

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients together in a spray bottle

To use: Spray mixture on stainless steel surface and wipe with a clean cloth.

Glass Cleaner

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup (370ml) isopropyl-based alcohol
1 1/2 cup (370ml) water
Optional: Essential oil of your choice

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients together in a spray bottle

To use: Spray mixture on bathroom surface and wipe with a clean cloth. Tip: If the weather is too hot and sunny, this product will dry too quickly and might leave streaks. Try to wait for cooler weather, or use it during night time.

Bathroom Cleaner

Ingredients

1 cup (250ml) isopropyl-based alcohol
1 cup (250ml) vinegar
1 1/2 cup (370ml) water
Optional: Essential oil of your choice

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients together in a spray bottle

To use: Spray mixture on glass surface and wipe with a clean cloth.

Bathtub Cleaner

Ingredients

1 part non-toxic dish soap
1 part white vinegar

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients together in a spray bottle

To use: Spray mixture on your bathtub and wipe with a clean cloth.

Toilet Cleaner (Pods)

Ingredients

1 cup baking soda
1/4 cup citric acid
1 tbsp non-toxic dish soap

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together baking soda and citric acid
2. Add the dish soap gradually, mixing as you go. You should end up with a shortbread dough-like mixture that looks dry but comes together when you press it.
3. Press the mixture down in an ice cube tray and leave to dry completely for at least 4 hours.
4. Unmold the pods and store in an airtight container.

To use: Drop a pod in your toilet. Once it stops bubbling, flush.

Car Cleaner

Ingredients

1/2 cup (120ml) isopropyl-based alcohol
1 cup (250ml) club soda
1/2 cup non-toxic dish soap
1/4 cup white vinegar

Instructions

1. Mix ingredients together in a spray bottle

To use: Spray mixture on upholstered surface and scrub away with a brush. Spray more as needed and scrub until clean. Leave the surface to air dry or dry with a towel.