All purpose cleaners are great to have around the house since they can be used on any surface. Most all purpose cleaners are liquid, like this DIY natural all purpose cleaner recipe I have on the blog, but a baking soda paste is just as effective and easy to make. This baking soda paste is particularly great for cleaning the oven but it can be used on any surface. The baking soda in this recipe helps to loosen grime and scrub it off easily, making this recipe great for grout, bathtubs, stovetops, and much more.
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What is a Baking Soda Paste?
A baking soda paste for cleaning is a mixture of baking soda, Castile soap, and essential oils used to create a paste. The paste can be used on tough surfaces like grout, bathtub grime, and glass stovetops to remove those tough stains.
Homemade Cleaning Paste vs. All-Purpose Cleaner
Homemade cleaning paste and all-purpose cleaner are essentially the same thing however, cleaning paste is more efficient at scrubbing out tough spots. If you are looking to mop your floors, I recommend a liquid diy all purpose cleaner because it is a much more efficient method for such a big job. If you want to clean your bathtub or stovetop, it is great to use a homemade cleaning paste since the job is small and the cleaning paste is very effective at removing grime.
How to Use Homemade Cleaning Paste
Take a tablespoon of your homemade cleaning paste and put it on the surface you desire to clean. Begin scrubbing the paste on the area using a towel.
Here are some ideas on where to use the DIY cleaning paste…
Kitchen: stovetop, sink, countertops, oven
Rooms: walls (great for getting mud off!), doors, windowsill
Bathroom: Bathtub, sink, toilet, cabinets
How do you make a baking soda paste?
Ingredients:
Baking Soda
Water
Instructions:
Add the baking soda into a bowl.
Mix the remaining ingredients (Castile soap, water, and lemon essential oil), into a separate bowl.
Slowly combine the liquid mixture into the baking soda, stirring as you go. This should form a thick paste.
Transfer the homemade cleaning paste into a container of your choosing, I like to use these.
Taking a towel or sponge, dip it into the diy cleaning paste and scrub on any surface.
Essential Oils for Cleaning Products
You can use any essential oil in this recipe, and for any DIY cleaning products. I prefer the fresh, citrus or clean smelling scents when making my own homemade cleaning paste.
Essential Oil Singles for Homemade Cleaning Paste
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Baking Soda Paste for Cleaning
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Baking Soda
- 2 Teaspoons Castile Soap Unscented
- 1 Teaspoon Water more as needed
- 20 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
Instructions
- Add the baking soda into a bowl.
- Mix the remaining ingredients (Castile soap, water, and lemon essential oil), into a separate bowl.
- Slowly combine the liquid mixture into the baking soda, stirring as you go. This should form a thick paste. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, as needed.
- Transfer the homemade cleaning paste into a container of your choosing, I like to use these.
- Taking a towel or sponge, dip it into the diy cleaning paste and scrub on any surface.
Notes
Hi, I’m Ashley — mama, maker, and lover of all things from-scratch. Around here, you’ll usually find me barefoot in the kitchen, covered in flour or beeswax, with kids underfoot and something simmering on the stove. I believe in slow living, simple joys, and the kind of home that smells like cinnamon rolls and sunshine. Find out more about me here.
