18 Kitchen Cleaning DIYs

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Sick of unsafe, store-bought cleaning formulas that leave your house – more specifically, your kitchen — smelling like hazardous chemicals? Homemade blends to the rescue! The 18 kitchen DIYs ahead are friendlier for both the environment and your health. (Not to mention, they're deliciously fragrant!)

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Lemon Dishwasher Detergent Tabs
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Lemon Dishwasher Detergent Tabs

These lemon dishwasher detergent tabs will make your dishwasher sparkle.

02
Reusable Floor Wipes
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Reusable Floor Wipes

Kitchen floor a bit on the grimy side? These reusable floor wipes are an easy fix.

03
Furniture Polish
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Furniture Polish

If you're looking to polish your wooden tables and chairs, this homemade furniture polish will make 'em shine bright like a diamond.

04
Garbage Disposal Deep Cleaner
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Garbage Disposal Deep Cleaner

Can't seem to rid your garbage disposal of that yucky odor? Try this deep cleaner.

05
Fruit and Vegetable Cleaning Spray
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Fruit and Vegetable Cleaning Spray

This fruit and vegetable cleaning spray is perfect for those unwashed grapes and carrots.

06
Dish Soak Fizzies
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Dish Soak Fizzies

When you've cooked something particularly hefty, it can be tough to scrub the food off the pan. These dish soak fizzies break up the stuff sticking to it.

08
Wood Floor Cleaner
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Wood Floor Cleaner

This wood floor cleaner will make the ground glow.

09
All-Natural Citrus Spray Cleaner
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All-Natural Citrus Spray Cleaner

Put your lemon and orange peels to good use with this all-natural citrus spray cleaner.

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Frozen Citrus-Rosemary Garbage Disposal Cleaning Cubes
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Frozen Citrus-Rosemary Garbage Disposal Cleaning Cubes

These frozen citrus-rosemary garbage disposal cleaning cubes are almost too pretty to use!

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Eco-Friendly Metal Pot and Pan Cleaner
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Eco-Friendly Metal Pot and Pan Cleaner

Make your metal pots and pans shine like new again with this eco-friendly cleaner.

12
All-Natural Soft Scrub
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All-Natural Soft Scrub

This all-natural soft scrub only requires three ingredients (and water's one of them!).

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Coffee Grounds Garbage Disposal Cleaners
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Coffee Grounds Garbage Disposal Cleaners

Coffee drinkers, you'll adore these cute coffee grounds garbage disposal cleaners.

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Rosemary-Lemon Food-Safe Kitchen Cleaner
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Rosemary-Lemon Food-Safe Kitchen Cleaner

This rosemary-lemon food-safe kitchen cleaner kills bacteria and prevents mold and mildew growth.

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Eco-Friendly Dish Soap
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Eco-Friendly Dish Soap

This eco-friendly dish soap will save you from spending the cash on expensive formulas.

17
Natural Dishwasher Rinse Aid
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Natural Dishwasher Rinse Aid

Test out this incredibly simple dishwasher rinse aid (it's antibacterial!).

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Vase Cleaner
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Vase Cleaner

Get rid of any discoloration or filth you may have on your glass vases with this easy vase cleaner.