Getting your home clean can be pricy!  We have already shared some posts on affordable homemade cleaning solutions.  Here, we’ll examine ways to make your own cleaning tools.

Basics: Rags

You really do not need every single specific cleaning tool ever made.  A simple rag will tackle most tasks.  From cleaning windows and glass to wiping out a sink, washing the car, or dusting the windowsill, the humble rag can be your best ally.  If you have an old torn tee shirt or towel, simple cut it into a functional shape and use it to clean your home.

Swiffer Hacks

It’s no secret, many people love Swiffer.  Some people are less fond of purchasing and discarding the dusting cloths.  There is a greener and less expensive way to use your Swiffer.

• Dry Swiffer: Microfiber Cloths.  Simply purchase a set of microfiber cloths, use them the way you would the Swiffer cloths, and then throw them in the washer.
• Swiffer Wet Mop:  Save the canister that the cleaning solution comes in.  Depending on what type of floors you have, fill it with your own DIY cleaning solution.  Use your homemade cleaning solution with washable and reusable microfiber cloths. 

DIY Duster

If you can use a hot glue gun, you can make this super simple duster from PopSugar.  All you need is some fleece and a wooden dowel.

Homemade Nylon Scrubbies

Can you crochet?  Grab your needles and make your own nylon scrubbies with this excellent tutorial we found on Making Our Life Sustainable. These scrubbies can be used for doing dishes, cleaning the bathtub, or even washing vegetables.

Having a cleaning home should not cost a lot of money.  With a little time and ingenuity, your home can be clean and dust free without breaking the bank.