Declutter Under Your Bathroom Sink & Be More Organized
There is only one beneficial intention behind buying and collecting cleaning supplies for your home—to use them and keep your home clean. But how many untouched cleaning supplies do you have in your home? Simplify today with natural homemade cleaning products.
Often times, we put lots of cleaning supplies in our shopping cart and end up not even using them before buying more…it is insane! This is why decluttering cleaning supplies is a big deal; once you are done with the process, you will realize how much space your unused cleaning supplies were taking.
Homemade Cleaning Products
A clean, organized, and decluttered house can surely make you feel so much better and open your mind to new possibilities, such as making space for that DIY organizer shelf!
It is pretty contagious… Start with one cabinet and then move on to another and then another. Take a quick look at how to simply be more organized!
In this article, we will discuss steps to declutter your cleaning supplies and go natural.
Steps to Start Decluttering
If you want to clean out your cleaning supplies and get rid of harsh chemicals, this is for you. It will help create a healthier home and free up space.
I found this hard because I like to save things and money. I usually use what I have before buying more. But, it’s important to let go of unused cleaning items. You’ll be surprised at how good it feels!
Simplifying helps me feel less stressed, so find what works for you. I chose to give away things I didn’t want or need. Some items were good or natural, but I needed to declutter, so they had to go. I want to keep things simple! Helpful Tip: A basket of homemade cleaning products makes a great gift!
Step 1: Evaluate and Make an Inventory List
First, check and list all the products and supplies you have around your house. It’s better to gather everything in one place. This will help you see what you have and what you still need.
I was surprised when I started counting all the cleaning supplies under my sink. I felt so embarrassed! You can see my bathroom cabinet at the bottom of the page. Now, I have my top 4 ingredients for making natural and safe cleaners!
Step 2: Streamline Products
When decluttering your cleaning supplies, simplify your products. Start by getting rid of items you no longer need or that are expired. If you want to use what you have, combine duplicate products into one bottle to save space.
Also, think about using natural cleaning solutions and supplies. Many cleaning products contain harmful acids and chemicals that can release toxins into the air.
These fumes can irritate your eyes and make it hard to breathe, leading to coughing. Natural products are safer for you, your family, and your home!
Simple Natural All-Purpose Cleaning Solution
- Keep a spray bottle of vinegar for cleaning.
- Have a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol for windows and mirrors.
- Make your own scouring powder.
- Use natural cloths for dusting.
- DIY Reusable Dusting Cloth
- Use strong vinegar to clean toilet bowls.
- Use vinegar to remove hard water stains.
Handy Natural Supplies
- Natural sponges: Use these to wipe kitchen counters.
- Pumice stone: This helps remove hard water buildup from toilets, sinks, showers, and tubs.
- Reusable Un-Paper Towels: These are handy and eco-friendly.
- Lamb’s Wool Duster: Great for dusting surfaces.
- Cotton cleaning cloths: Perfect for daily cleaning tasks.
Get Started:
How to Make Homemade Cleaning Vinegar
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of natural dish soap to act as a surfactant
- 10 drops of Thieves Oil or other essential oil for disinfecting surfaces
Method: Mix the ingredients and put them in a clean glass spray bottle. Check below for glass bottle options.
How to use: This spray works for many surfaces, but don’t use it on wood.
For my all-purpose vinegar spray and alcohol glass cleaner, I chose to use 16-ounce glass vinegar bottles instead of buying new ones. These vinegar bottles are heavier glass and feel safer. I plan to test these spray bottles later.
You can pour out the vinegar, make your solutions, and store them until you need to refill. I noticed that the threads on the glass vinegar bottles didn’t match perfectly with the sprayer top, but they fit well enough. I will keep using these until I buy new bottles.
How to Make Homemade Scouring Powder:
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup washing soda
- ½ cup of salt
- Citrus juice from one lemon or lime
Method: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl or jar. Stir them well until they are mixed together. Store it in a cool, dry container, jar, or shaker can. I opted to simply punch holes in a canning lid to make my own shaker jar. I like canning jars as they are made with extra-strong glass.
How to use: Pour it on a clean cloth, clean the required area, and then clean it off with a slightly wet cloth.
So, if you decide to try this, just tap a nail through the lid and then screw this on to your canning jar with a ring. Like this:
Step 3: Organizing Your Homemade Cleaning Products
To declutter your cleaning supplies, start by organizing them. Keep all your supplies in one place or group them by use, like kitchen or bathroom supplies. Use baskets for each category. I store my natural cleaning supplies in a simple wire basket. When I need to clean the cabinet bottom, I just grab the basket. It’s quick and easy!
To Recap:
Follow these three simple steps to declutter your cleaning supplies and switch to natural products. You’ll be surprised at how much extra space and time you’ll have!
I would love to hear what your special natural cleaning tips are!!!!
