Wouldn't it be great to mix up cleaning products in your kitchen? When I was little my mom wanted to try washing windows with newspaper & vinegar. While it was great to be frugal and upcycle- decades before it became popular- it also took a lot more time. And we still ended up with streaks. Not that you shouldn't try newspaper & vinegar- I'm sure someone has figured out a perfect method by now- but I don't want to compromise time or quality to clean naturally. Streaky windows are no fun, no matter how frugal or environmentally conscious you're being.

But recently I've tried again, with great results to share. While I usually keep the messier corners of my house to myself- who really needs to see more laundry?- I'll be sharing a few today for educational purposes (wink). These are the homemade concoctions that have been helping me defeat the mess, and I want you to see how well they're working for me. I'm not sure that I like them better than the store-bought stuff, but I definitely think they're doing a comparable job. And being able to mix them in my pajamas without packing up two kids and leaving the house? Yes, that's a great motivator too!