DIY cleaner *UPDATE*

 I just wanted to update a few things from my previous DIY cleaning post.

Floor Cleaner: I found it to be a bit overwhelming in the vinegar smell department in my first batch I made with sweet orange essential oil.  I tried a smaller batch with lemon grass and lavander, these both seemed to cut the vinegar stinch down quite a bit ;)

Dishwashing detergant: it CLUMPS within a day or 2. if you put some rice in a cheese cloth or even tie some into worn dish rag and place in the container it will absorb the moisture and voila! no more clumpage. I wasn't about to waste what I had made so i just chipped at it with a butter knife ;)

Laundry Detergent: I will be making my next batch with some Dove soap for a softer scent. While the Fels Naptha soap works well to clean, it is a tad strong for me scent wise. This could also be my super pregnant senses kicking in. 


Here's the BIGGEST FYI of them all:

One of the biggest PROS of DIY cleaners (for me anyway) is the low low cost and having most of the ingredients on hand. It only takes a very SMALL amount with each cleaning. The first several times I used my cleaners I had the tendancy to load it up like I would with previously used store bought cleaners. You DO NOT NEED TO USE MORE THAN A TABLESPOON.
ex: i really layered on the grease cutter onto my stove and oven to clean, this left it a tad filmy and I had to wash with water and whipe over several times. My next attempt i used just 2 squirts and VOILA! perfectly clean, no streaks.
I have found the same goes for each of the products! This is awesome, they will last so much longer than store bought. And people I clean every day! Especially my kitchen.

I've started myself on a "weekly schedule" to try and break down my cleaning and give myself more time during the day to dedicate to more projects with my son. I'm into my 2nd week and must say it's working brilliantly ;) Instead of cramming all my cleaning into one day, I have set ONE big "chore" for each day. ex: Floors, bathrooms, laundry (i have to do this at least 2 days to stay on top of it) and I give myself a "project" day as well. I vacuum and dust every day out of habit and my kitchen is cleaned every meal. I know it's extravagant, but, it's just how I do things.
So, if you are finding yourself struggeling a bit cramming all your major cleaning into one day or you would like to have more time to dedicate to other aspects of your life, I urge you to give this a try ;)