Time is money, and these 16 DIY recipes for common household items can deliver huge savings for just a little bit of time. Even if you don’t want to try all 16, choose a few of your favorites to try out. We know these recipes have been proved tried and true and are packed with saving potential even if you only use one! Plus, we’ve vetted these recipes for simplicity, so even if you aren’t a home project DIY-er or a sewing project DIY-er, we’re pretty sure you can handle these ones.
1. Laundry Detergent
It takes just a few ingredients to save money with this DIY laundry detergent. Is laundry your least-favorite chore? At least you’ll be saving some serious coin on detergent!
2. Bug Spray
Making your own bug spray is a great way to save money and may also be more environmentally friendly. Choose your favorite recipe here.
3. Vegetable Wash
Here are directions to make a vegetable or fruit wash, with some extra tips for buying the cleanest produce.
4. Sunscreen
This homemade sunscreen recipe is simple and non-toxic. A perfect DIY recipe to help you finish out summer break without a burn.
5. Deodorant
While some homemade deodorants are pastes that have to be applied with fingers, we found this recipe which applies like a classic deodorant stick and plus it’s for sensitive skin.
6. Shaving Cream
Try making your own shaving cream using a mix of your favorite oils.
7. Makeup Removing Wipes
Use this recipe for a gentle makeup remover wipe that can be modified for baby and cleaning wipes too!
8. Insecticide
Keep the bugs away with some super easy insecticide recipes you can whip up to protect yourself and your garden from rabbits and deer.
9. Modge Podge
All you really need is craft glue and water, but these recipes will give you some homemade glue alternatives that might work better for your specific project.
10. Lotion Bars
The author says this lotion bar recipe is “easier than tying your shoes”. We are pretty good at shoe tying…but it does sound pretty easy!
11. Bath Salts
Custom made bath salts make a great gift and you could create a different scent for each family member.
12. Mouthwash
This DIY peppermint mouthwash even claims to whiten teeth. Major win!
13. Bubble Bath
This old-fashioned recipe uses an egg but is still very simple and luxurious.
14. Wood Polish
These homemade wood polish recipes may actually be healthier for your wood furniture than store-bought kinds.
15. Glass Cleaner
Homemade glass cleaner – cheap, non-toxic, better for the environment and…streak-free!
# 16 Dishwasher Tabs
This recipe will get you cheap dishwasher tabs, and the author has a couple of extra tips for you.
Imagine how much savings you’d get on a yearly basis by spending a little time as a household product mixologist! We’ve specifically chosen these recipes for their simplicity and/or environmentally friendliness so you’re getting a lot of benefits by making your own household products even beyond all the cash savings. Happy DIY-ing!
Which of these DIY projects will you try?