Easy DIY with pantry staples that work wonders

There are countless products on the market for cleaning the home that tackle almost every room and need.

But instead of spending a whole lot of money on sprays and stain removers, you could save a lot of cash by making your own.

It also means less chemicals in the home, which is thought to be better for our health and the environment.

Plus the supplies you need for a lot of your own cleaning products could be hiding in your pantry already.

Making your own cleaners is simple — scroll through to see how you can make them for all areas of the home.

Mix 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup water, fill with halved citrus fruits, infuse in a jar for two weeks, and add into a spray bottle.

Hang vinegar in a plastic bag over your shower head so it’s submerged and fasten with a rubber rand or kitchen string. Leave for a bit, and it'll clean and shine it. 

Mix equal parts to form a paste and scrub the sink and bathtub with it. 

Mix equal parts to form a paste, let set overnight, then wipe. 

Pour salt and use a halved lemon to scrub wooden cutting boards and surfaces.

Mix 5 tablespoons of salt with water and spray on shower curtains.

Mix equal parts with water to form a paste and use to scrub grout.

Aluminium foil + Water + Baking soda

Boil 1 litre of water, 1 tablespoon baking soda and one piece of aluminium foil together with silverware.

Essential oils + Water + Baking soda

Mix 15-20 drops essential oil with 1 teaspoon baking soda and 2 cups water. Pour in spray bottle and spritz away.

Scrub on dirty pots and pans instead of soap. 

Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe off with a sock. 

Pour salt and use a halved grapefruit to scrub the bathtub ring. 

Swirl water and salt mix in the pot to clean stubborn stains.