It’s no secret that we write a lot about DIY house cleaning hacks. If there’s one thing that every home wants it’s a clean tub. Mold, mildew, and grime aren’t just eyesores, they’re also health concerns. To keep your bathroom happy and healthy, you’re going to need to clean it on a regular basis. So here are some homemade bathroom cleaner spray ideas that are easy to make and get the job done.

“The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment.” - Marie Kondo

Easy 3-Step Mix

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Here’s a quick and easy homemade bathtub cleaner using Dawn with only three ingredients. Just mix these all up in a bowl and you’re good to go. Be sure to only add drops of the oil while mixing everything around. The following ingredients are:

  • Dawn dish soap
  • Baking soda
  • Essential oil

Scented DIY Cleaner

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Here’s one that’ll leave your bathroom smelling nice again. This vinegar bathroom cleaner allows for you to put your own fragrance (oil) in. Taking a note from the recipe above, this cleaner requires the following mixture:

  • Dish scrubber
  • Vinegar
  • Baking soda
  • Dish soap
  • Fragrance oils of your choice

We recommend using one of the following:

  • Tree tea
  • Tangerine
  • Orange
  • Rosemary
  • Pine
  • Lime
  • Lemongrass
  • Lemon
  • Lavender
  • Grapefruity
  • Cinnamon

Peppermint Cleaner

Here’s another twist on cleaning fluids that have a great scent. Peppermint cleaners are for people who either love the candy or want their home to smell like the holidays. Just as above, you’re going to mix baking soda, dish soap, and white vinegar together for a powerful cleaning solution, the only difference being that this natural multi purpose cleaner recipe is infused with the glorious scent of peppermint. We recommend using the essential oil.

Power Cleaner Solution

For the ultimate in natural cleaning products that work, this soap scum remover is created from equal parts dishwashing soap and white vinegar. It will peel off mold and mildew right before your very eyes. Why spend money on cleaners when you can make a really powerful concoction on your own? It’s super easy and cleans incredibly well.

Homemade Bathroom Cleaner Spray

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Why not put that old spray bottle to use? When it comes to DIY house cleaning hacks you can rest assured that this solution takes the cake. Just fill a spray bottle with equal parts vinegar and dish soap. This thing can go anywhere and can clean anything. Be sure to use it on:

  • Sinks
  • Counters
  • Showers
  • Windows
  • Natural stone
  • Veneer
  • Metal surfaces
  • Concrete
  • Stained or faux wood

Experiment with Different Cleaners

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There are actually a lot of homemade cleaning products with essential oils that you can use around your house. Here’s a list of different products that you can easily make in your own home, and see which ones work best for your bathroom. Some of the recipes include the following:

  • Daily shower spray
  • Sensual soft scrub
  • Tub stain remover
  • DIY antibacterial soap
  • Homemade grout polish
  • Glass and mirror cleaner
  • Natural antibacterial cleaner

Hardcore Cleaner with Bleach

Here’s one for when all else fails. A homemade bathroom cleaner with bleach can take out anything your bathroom can throw at it. This heavy duty hitter is mixed with bleach and packs a major punch when it comes to cleaning tough stains. It’s so powerful that you should avoid contact with wood, marble, or exposed skin.

To make it, simply add one part bleach to ten parts water.


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