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Spring Cleaning + Natural Cleaner Recipes

January 13, 2022 By Christy 44 Comments

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I always like to do a deep clean when I put the Christmas decorations away. I have to vacuum up pine needles and fake snow, anyway, so this is a good chance to make everything else shine.

Spring cleaning tips, including natural cleaning solution recipes and free printable labels | 11 Magnolia Lane

I’ll be honest that I love a clean house–it literally changes my entire mental outlook–and so cleaning actually makes me happy.  I know, strange.

I’ve been making my own natural cleaning solutions for awhile now for a variety of reasons.  First, I know exactly what’s in them (or more importantly, NOT in them!).  Second, they are inexpensive.  And third, they smell so good.

Spring cleaning tips, including natural cleaning solution recipes and free printable labels | 11 Magnolia Lane

I’m sharing all of my favorite recipes with you today as well as the labels that I use on the bottles.  You’ll want to use glass bottles for any cleaning solution that uses essential oils; they are powerful enough that they will degrade plastic bottles over time!  I use {these} bottles but you can also buy glass bottles of vinegar and repurpose them; standard trigger sprayers will fit them.

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You can download the recipes and labels as a PDF {here}. The labels are designed to fit perfectly on {these} labels, or you can cut them out using a 2.5″ craft punch.  I included several different labels for my all purpose cleaning spray because everyone has their favorite scent; just choose your favorite from lavender, orange, tea tree, peppermint, or lemon.

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Download labels HERE. Recipes are on the labels
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•  On the windows–I use undiluted vinegar inside and out to get my windows sparkling.

•  On the sink–I use lemon cleaning spray to get the grungy stuff off of my faucet (what IS that stuff?).  

•  On stainless appliances–I use undiluted vinegar to clean and then spray olive oil on as a protectant.  You won’t believe how well the olive oil works.

•  On granite countertops–my granite spray recipe is awesome–everything I’ve purchased leaves cloudy streaks, but this dries clear.

•  On my stovetop:  I use my cleaning spray to clean off the smooth surface and make it shine.

•  On the cabinets:  my all purpose cleaning spray and a towel cut grease and remove spatters.

Things are pretty sparkly in here now, aren’t they?

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I hope this makes your cleaning more enjoyable–thanks for stopping by.

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You can get more natural cleaner recipes and see how to host your own Make Your Own Natural Cleaners get together in this post HERE.

And here’s our recipe for all-natural bug spray.

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  1. Pat says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    Christy, I love this! I much prefer using natural products for cleaning and I’ve used Viva towels forever! Thank you so much for sharing the recipes and labels. You make everything look so beautiful!

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
  2. Hettie watts says

    May 13, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    I love the labels but were not able to download them for print. Help

    Reply
    • Terri A Schoenrock says

      February 1, 2017 at 8:58 am

      The labels download, but where are the recipes?

      Reply
  3. Hettie watts says

    May 13, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    got it. guess i answered my own question. thanks so much for the beautiful labels. i”m ordering water proof labels to run them off on and then put them on the bottles i have.

    Reply
  4. April says

    May 17, 2016 at 9:34 am

    What type of alcohol specificly do you use for the granite cleaner? I have not had good luck with store-bought cleaners and prwfwr to make my own as well. Thank you so much for the great label designs.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      May 17, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      Hey, April–

      Just regular isopropyl alcohol/rubbing alcohol off the shelf at the grocery store. I think there are several different concentrations but either should be fine.

      Hope that helps–happy cleaning!

      Reply
  5. Deborah Cariker says

    May 17, 2016 at 10:37 am

    I’ve been concocting my own sprays, too! I love being able to clean my home without worrying about the YUCK left behind by so many chemicals!! Thank you for adding to my repertoire! Do you have a recipe for furniture polish? I’m playing with that now. I need something that adds to the beauty of our family antiques and hand-me-downs.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      May 17, 2016 at 1:22 pm

      I haven’t done my own furniture polish yet; I use Method’s polish and love the almond scent. I have a friend who swears by plain old lemon oil, too.

      Reply
  6. Kimberly Curtis says

    June 1, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    What do you use the peppermint cleaning spray for?

    Reply
    • Christy says

      June 2, 2016 at 9:49 am

      It’s an all-purpose cleaning spray, for counters and other solid surfaces. I substitute it for lavender or lemon during the holidays.

      Reply
  7. Rosaria says

    July 25, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Hi! Is the vinegar you use distilled white vinegar?

    Reply
    • Christy says

      July 26, 2016 at 2:54 pm

      Yes, just plain old (cheap) vinegar off the grocery store shelf. I’m sure you could also use the extra-strength cleaning vinegar, too.

      Reply
    • Trish says

      December 23, 2017 at 10:52 pm

      I have a blend that I use to spray house for any bugs and use peppermint doterra essential oil. I put 16 oz water, 1 tsb epson salt, and 25 drops of peppermint essential oil. No more of that nasty stuff they spray in your home. I am an all natural person. Have blends for room and sheet spray to freshen the bedroom or any room, can spray on carpets, etc. I use vinegar, baking soda, etc. Also use wool balls in dryer. I love talking about natural cleaners. Also love lemon and run my diffusers day and night.

      Reply
  8. susie says

    July 29, 2016 at 11:55 am

    Do you use glass bottles or plastic?

    Reply
    • Vicki says

      March 16, 2018 at 8:09 pm

      She says in the post she uses glass bottles.

      Reply
  9. bea says

    September 11, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    Love these recipes! question though, if the oils break down plastic bottles, wouldn’ it also break down the trigger straw even in a glass bottle?

    Reply
  10. Wendy says

    January 7, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Hi Christy, thank you for the recipes. Which cleaning product do you suggest for cleaning floors? I have dogs and cats so I’m always careful what I use.

    Take care,Wendy

    Reply
  11. Shelley says

    January 14, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    I was wondering if I could buy the pictures of the fruit/ plants that are on the label?
    I’m looking for icons for my website . Did you draw them? Clipart? Thx!

    Reply
  12. Sandra Cunningham says

    February 15, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    I have tried several time to download the pdf, but it keeps going to a print page.
    “You can download the recipes and labels as a PDF {here}.”
    what am I doing wrong?

    Reply
    • Sandra Cunningham says

      February 15, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      Nevermind, I right clicked and hit “save as” and TaDaaa it worked!

      Reply
  13. Chrissy says

    March 4, 2017 at 10:03 am

    My kids do a lot of the cleaning. I’m nervous about having glass bottles. Do you know of any higher grade plastic ones?

    Btw thanks so much! Because my kids help I’m trying to get away from using chemicals. I’m really excited.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      March 6, 2017 at 9:19 am

      Hey, Chrissy–

      My kids clean, too, and we haven’t had any issues with the glass bottles. They’re very thick and don’t break if you drop them on carpet or hardwoods–maybe tile, but that’s never happened to us yet. I wouldn’t recommend plastic bottles if you’re going to use essential oils; you’d wind up spraying plastic particles all over your home and that would defeat the purpose of the all-natural cleaners entirely!

      Hope that helps,
      Christy
      PS I don’t have any dryer sheets or softener recipes, but I’m sure there are tons on Pinterest!

      Reply
  14. Chrissy says

    March 4, 2017 at 10:27 am

    Sorry one more question. Do you also have a similar post for diy laundry detergent, softener or dryer sheets? were all allergy people and I stopped using dryer sheets and fabric softener. I miss the smell and how soft our towels were ?

    Reply
  15. Lisa Schenck says

    March 7, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Hi!! Quick queSTION…I made up the Granite Cleaner and Mine seems a little cloudy…is that normal? Also, can you add a few extra drops of the Lemon Essential Oil to block out the alcohol? thanks so much!!!!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      March 8, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      Hi, Lisa–

      Your essential oils are adding the cloudiness as water and alcohol together are perfectly clear. If you don’t get a crystal clear countertop after using it, then I definitely wouldn’t add more oil. Hope that helps!
      Christy

      Reply
  16. Marian says

    March 23, 2017 at 11:45 am

    Hello! Is alcohol safe to use on Granite? Granite is a natural surface and i want to make sure it won’t be affected. Also, can I forgo the essential oils in these sprays? I don’t have them and they are not cheap to buy. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      March 26, 2017 at 10:25 am

      Hi, Marian–

      If you’re granite is sealed, you shouldn’t have any issues at all. I’ve been using this spray on my countertops for a year with great results. Just google “alcohol and granite” and you’ll see that it’s the recommended way to disinfect granite countertops.

      As for the essential oils, you don’t have to use them. They’re mostly there to cut the smell of the vinegar and alcohol used in the cleaning solutions, so if you can stand not having a nicely scented cleaning product, then you should be just fine.

      Thanks for writing–
      Christy

      Reply
  17. Patricia W Graham says

    October 14, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    This is for Granite, I love the labels. I do not use alcohol on my granite. I use doterra lemon and melaleuca essential oil about 10 drops of each. I put a “squirt” of Dawn dish soap and about a cup of water. in my small spray bottle. The bottle I use is plastic but it has 2 on the bottom and you can use plastic if it has a 2. I keep it mixed all the time and the bottle is perfect. I am so happy with this combination. My granite is always shiny and never any streaks. The expensive stuff from the store smears plus with the Melaceuca oil it disinfects. We love using this!!! We are talking about cleaning but I have a great mixture to spray the house with Peppermint Essential oil to keep bugs out plus makes the house smell great. Glad to find this site.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      October 15, 2017 at 6:21 pm

      I love those Doterra oils, too. I’ll have to try the peppermint. Thanks so much for sharing your granite recipe, too! Christy

      Reply
  18. Annie says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    Hi There, Just wanted to Let you know that citrus essential oils are not safe for granite countertops! granite is porous and you will eventually see damage. I also use a similar diy cleaner, but leave out the essential oils 🙂

    Reply
  19. Kristie says

    January 11, 2018 at 7:30 am

    I love this. Pinterest suggested this pin to me and I am going to repin it! I never knew how to get the labels shaped the way you wanted. I am going to check out the labels that you linked, and also consider getting a craft punch!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      January 23, 2018 at 4:38 pm

      I’m so glad you found it helpful. The granite cleaner is amazing–I’ll never use anything else!

      Reply
  20. SHANNON says

    February 7, 2018 at 11:31 am

    Hi Christy:

    I ACTUALLY HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR KITCHEN CABINETS. WE HAVE THE SAME GRANITE AND YOUR CABINET COLOR/GLAZE IS THE SAME TYPE OF THING WE ARE WANTING FOR OUR KITCHEN. DO YOU MIND SHARING IF THEY WERE PAINTED, HOW THEY HAVE HELD UP? WE ARE DEBATING PAINTING/REFACING OR REPLACING RIGHT NOW. I’D LOVE YOUR THOUGHTS. I ALSO PLAN ON READING MORE ABOUT YOUR NATURAL CLEANING. I’M ALL ABOUT THAT AS WELL. THANK YOU!

    Reply
    • Christy says

      February 11, 2018 at 11:42 am

      Hey, Shannon–

      Thanks so much for writing. I wish I could help you out, but that house was a rental and the cabinets had been professionally painted and glazed long before we moved in. I attempted to contact the company that did them because I have gotten lots of questions about them, but they never responded to me.

      My blog partner, Amy, and I have both painted kitchen cabinets in the past, and they hold up well over time. Our tips are to use a sprayer and a very high quality enamel paint. You can read a couple of our posts {here} and {here}. Good luck!
      Christy

      Reply
  21. Tami Smith says

    March 2, 2018 at 11:33 am

    I’m anxious to try your cleaning solutions. When I downloaded the PDF, I only got one page of labels- no recipes.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      March 2, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      Hi, Tami–
      The recipes are pretty simple and they’re actually printed on the labels. Take a look and let me know if you see them.
      Thanks,
      Christy

      Reply
  22. Jo says

    March 20, 2018 at 3:37 pm

    Where do you purchase your spray bottles?

    Reply
    • Christy says

      March 20, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      Hi, Jo–
      I get them at Amazon (where we get everything, right?!). Here are the exact ones I buy: http://amzn.to/2psyvC5
      Hope that helps!
      Christy

      Reply
  23. Carol says

    October 2, 2018 at 9:31 am

    You should never use anything citrus on granite. It’s too acidic. It’s better to use peppermint or lavender.

    Reply
    • Christy says

      October 5, 2018 at 8:27 am

      Thanks for letting us know!

      Reply
  24. Deborah Creighton A Schmidt says

    June 9, 2019 at 6:33 pm

    Love the home made cleaning receipes
    I filled all lout for the WHOLE hOME pLANNER BUT NOTHING HAS COME UP
    hOW DO YOUO DO IT

    Reply
    • Christy says

      June 18, 2019 at 11:15 am

      I’ve emailed it to you; so sorry you had trouble!

      Reply
  25. Nicole says

    June 29, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    I can’t find the recipes all that comes up in the link is the labels

    Reply
    • Christy says

      June 29, 2019 at 3:14 pm

      The recipes are printed on the labels!
      Christy

      Reply

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