60+ Best Natural Cleaning Hacks for Your Home

Do you like using more natural products to clean your home? Ditch the chemicals and clean with items you can find in your home.

Welcome To The Digest #24: Natural Home Cleaning Hacks

Over the last year, I have made a big effort to get rid of many products that contain strong chemicals. I’m opting for many of the natural cleaning hacks in this post. Gone is my favorite fabric softener, disinfecting counter spray, spray air fresheners, and more! I’m opting for a more gentle, healthy, and natural way to clean our home.

I’m a huge fan of essential oils. I mix a couple of drops with many of our natural cleaning products, and my home is clean, free from harsh chemicals, and smells like cinnamon and cloves.

I hope you find these tips helpful. Happy home! Let’s get started with baking soda…

Baking Soda Hacks:

• Deodorize carpets by sprinkling baking soda, letting it sit, then vacuuming it.
• Clean Grout with a baking soda and vinegar paste.
• Freshen Mattresses with baking soda and essential oils, then vacuum.
• Deodorize Dishwashers with baking soda and vinegar on a hot cycle.
• Clean Window Tracks with baking soda and vinegar, and scrub with a toothbrush.
• Remove Odors from Books by placing them in a closed bag with baking soda.

• Absorb Shoe Odors with baking soda sprinkled inside overnight.
• Remove Candle Wax Stains with baking soda and a scrub brush.
• Make A Paste with baking soda and water and gently rub out marks on quartz countertops.
• Freshen Car Interiors with a bowl of baking soda under the seats.

Vinegar Hacks:

• Microwave Vinegar and Water, then put it on a cloth to loosen food splatters for easy wiping.
• Descale Shower Heads by soaking them in a vinegar bag overnight.
• Polish Glassware with a vinegar and water solution on a cloth for a streak-free shine.
• Soften Laundry by adding 1/2 cup of distilled vinegar to the rinse cycle.
• Freshen Closets with a bowl of vinegar to neutralize odors.

• Prevent Shower Mold by spraying vinegar after each use.
• Polish Faucets by wiping them with a vinegar cloth for shine.
• Remove Pet Odors with vinegar and water spray on surfaces.
• Deodorize Fridges by placing a bowl of vinegar (or a box of baking soda) inside.

• Sanitize Countertops with a vinegar and water mixture.
• Remove Sticker Residue with a vinegar soak on sticky areas.
• Unclog Drains with Boiling Water and a baking soda/vinegar mix.
• Clean Blinds with an Old Sock dipped in a vinegar solution.

Dryer Sheet Hacks:

• Dust Ceiling Fans by wiping blades with a dryer sheet.
• Freshen Trash Cans by placing a dryer sheet at the bottom.
• Polish Chrome Fixtures with a dryer sheet to remove water spots.
• Dust Baseboards to repel future dust.
• Clean Oven Racks by soaking them with dish soap and dryer sheets.

• Deodorize Shoes by placing a dryer sheet inside overnight.
• Deodorize Luggage with a dryer sheet tucked in pockets.
• Remove Static on clothes and upholstery by wiping with a dryer sheet.
• Dust Blinds by wrapping a dryer sheet around a cleaning wand or ruler.

Lemon Hacks:

• Remove Hard Water Stains on faucets with half a lemon.
• Clean Cutting Boards by scrubbing them with lemon and salt.
• Deodorize Garbage Disposal with lemon peels.

• Remove Rust Stains with a lemon juice and salt mixture.
• Microwave Cleaner by heating lemon water to loosen splatters.
• Deodorize Your Home by making a simmer pot with lemons. See How To Make A Holiday Simmer Pot.

Non-Gel Toothpaste Hacks:

• Remove Crayon Marks from walls with toothpaste.
• Polish Silverware with toothpaste to remove tarnish.
• Shine Sneakers by scrubbing them with toothpaste.
• Remove Water Rings from wood furniture by rubbing it with a dab of toothpaste.

• Clean Keyboard Keys with a bit of toothpaste on a cloth.
• Buff Car Headlights with toothpaste to remove foggy buildup.
• Buff Scratches Out of Glass with toothpaste and a soft cloth.

Hydrogen Peroxide Hacks:

• Sanitize Counters with hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle.
• Whiten Grout with a hydrogen peroxide and baking soda paste.
• Remove Stains on Laundry with hydrogen peroxide as a pre-treatment. Test on a nonconspicuous area first.
• Disinfect Light Switches by wiping them with hydrogen peroxide.
• Clean Kids’ Toys by spraying them with hydrogen peroxide.

Olive Oil Hacks:

• Polish Stainless Steel with a dab of olive oil on a cloth.
• Shine Wooden Furniture with a mix of olive oil and vinegar.
• Remove Sticky Residue from labels with olive oil.
• Prevent Rust on Tools by coating them with olive oil.

Alcohol Hacks:

• Sanitize Phones with an alcohol wipe.
• Clean Mirrors with rubbing alcohol and water solution for a streak-free finish.
• Remove Ink Stains from fabric by dabbing them with alcohol.
• Shine Jewelry by soaking it in rubbing alcohol.
• Disinfect Shoes with an alcohol spray.

Salt Hacks:

• Clean Cast Iron Pans with coarse salt to remove debris.
• Remove Red Wine Stains with salt to absorb the liquid before washing.
• Clean Oven Spills by covering them with salt and letting them sit.
• Remove Water Rings on tables by rubbing salt with olive oil.
• Polish Copper Pots with a salt and lemon juice mixture.

Miscellaneous Hacks:

• Clean Leather with Soap and Water for gentle conditioning.
• Use Erasers to Remove Scuff Marks on floors.
• Remove Pet Hair with Rubber Gloves by rubbing over the fabric.
• Pick Up Glass Shards safely with a piece of bread.
• Freshen Closet Air with activated charcoal packets.

• Iron out Carpet Dents by placing a damp cloth over them and iron on the steam steam setting on low.
• Sanitize Sponges in the Microwave by putting a damp sponge (without metal on it) in the microwave on high for one minute.
• Freshen Air with Coffee Grounds or beans in a small bowl.
• Remove Oil Stains with Cornstarch on fabrics before laundering.
• Use A Razor to Scrape Stuck Food off stovetops carefully.
• Remove Wallpaper Glue by spraying with fabric softener solution.

I hope you will try some of these easy home cleaning ideas! If you have a natural hack, please write it in the comments below.

Happy cleaning, Friends!