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7 Thrifty ways to Save Money on Cleaning

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Keeping a clean home is something most of us like to do, but the costs associated with this chore can really add up.


Nowadays, there seems to be a speciality cleaner out there for each type of item around the house. Without knowing any better, we often buy these things thinking that they are the best solution, and our cupboards end up overflowing with too many cleaning products. Some of these things we may only use once or twice per year and end up going to waste.

Save some money by trying out these seven thrifty ways for saving money on cleaning

Being frugal is always a great idea, but your cleaning power doesn’t have to suffer because of it. In this post, we are going to share with you some of the thriftiest ways to save money on cleaning.


  1. Use Dish Soap Instead of Specialty Cleaners

Stockpiling an assortment of speciality cleaners can cost you a fortune and often they are not necessary to get the job done.

Most objects in the home can be cleaned with plain water or using a mild dish soap. If you have not tried dish soap on anything other than your dishes, you are in for a big surprise. Dish soap is an excellent cleaner for most surfaces. It is also a great solution for carpet stains, laundry stains and as a window cleaner.

Just add a dab to a wet sponge or washcloth, but don’t go too overboard, otherwise, you will have suds everywhere!

  1. Use a Store Brand

There are some cleaning products that make life a whole lot easier and get the job done faster than dish soap. An example of that would be the [easyazon_link identifier=”B0047SCJWI” locale=”US” tag=”joleisacom21-20″]Mr Clean Magic Eraser.[/easyazon_link] This product is made of a melamine foam that can dig into stains that other products can’t touch.

However, many people don’t realize that there are generic store brands of this product that work just as well as the name brand thing.

When you are shopping for cleaning supplies, always look for the cheaper, store brand version if it does exist. Often there is no difference between the two and you can save yourself about 25-50% of the cost.

  1. Don’t Buy Disposable Items

Disposable cleaning items sure are handy, but they can rapidly eat up your household budget. Here are some do’s and don’ts to save the most money on cleaning:

  • Don’t use paper towels. Do use a rag. It can be washed and reused.
  • Don’t use disposable sponges or scouring pads. Do use a scrub brush that rarely needs replacing.
  • Don’t use a mop that requires disposable mop pads. Do get a mop that includes a reusable mop head.
  • Don’t use a vacuum that requires bags. Do get a vacuum that is bagless.
  1. Get More Life Out of Your Broom

Try these 7 thrifty ways to save money on cleaning and be amazed at how much money you save. Don't spend too much money on disposables. Be a smart shopper.  A lot of people toss out their broom once it starts to look frayed and haggard. But, you can get a lot of life out of it by following one simple trick.

When the broom tips start spreading and getting out of control, wrap a rubber band around the bristles a few inches from the tips. If it is in really bad shape, use several rubber bands to firm the bristles back up. After a few days, you can remove the rubber bands that the broom should be refreshed. If not, consider keeping the rubber bands on it until it really becomes unusable.

  1. Cut Down on Dusting with an Air Purifier

Household dusting is a job that never seems to end and it is one of those chores that take up most or your time and money on supplies.

Fortunately, there is a way you can cut down on how often you have to tackle this task, which is by using an [easyazon_link identifier=”B004VGIGVY” locale=”US” tag=”joleisacom21-20″]air purifier[/easyazon_link] in your home. An air purifier is a device that collects dust and other particles from the room through the use of a fan and filter. The concept is similar to how a vacuum cleaner works, but an air purifier draws in airborne particles from everywhere inside the room without you having to do a thing.

Air purifiers come in various types, styles and prices and the biggest expense for these products is the replacement of the filters when they get dirty. The best money saving tip is to buy an air purifier that uses a permanent washable filter. Once you buy this device, there are no more expenses to use it. It will clean your home forever and all you have to do is wash the filter to remove collected dust and dirt.

Running an air purifier inside your home will drastically cut down the amount of dust that accumulates, which will save you both time and money. 

  1. Implement a No Shoes Rule

Try these 7 thrifty ways to save money on cleaning and be amazed at how much money you save. Don't spend too much money on disposables. Be a smart shopper.  So much of the dirt and grime that makes its way into your house comes from the outdoors. The biggest culprit for this mess is wearing shoes inside the house. If you want to reduce the need to clean then implement a no shoes allowed rule. Anyone who comes to your home must take their shoes off at the door.

Another positive side effect of not wearing shoes indoors is the prolonged life of your floors and rugs. It will also make your home healthier since soles of shoes can track in bacteria and viruses picked up from other places.

  1. Ditch the Air Fresheners and Do This Instead

Try these 7 thrifty ways to save money on cleaning and be amazed at how much money you save. Don't spend too much money on disposables. Be a smart shopper.  Everyone loves to have a fresh smelling home, however air fresheners are an added expense that goes against living frugally. Luckily, you can have a pleasant smelling home using items you probably already have in your kitchen. christmas time is famous for these scents.

You can easily add fragrance to your home by adding 2-3 cups of water to a small saucepan and tossing in a few ingredients. Try herbs, slices of oranges or lemons, a few drops of vanilla or cinnamon sticks. Set the stove top on simmer and enjoy a home full of pleasant aromas.

This was a guest post by Home Air Quality Guides, a company that’s dedicated to helping people learn how to create a cleaner, healthier environment inside their homes through air purifier and air cooling products. The business also has a blog with cleaning tips, home maintenance advice and air quality topics. Do check them out soon.

For even more tips for saving money, we have 101!

 

 

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Comments

  1. Wendi says

    December 17, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    These are great tips! I especially like the one about creating your own air fresheners. I have never thought of that, but would like to try it sometime. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    December 21, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    Thanks for the tips! I am going to try implementing the no shoes rule and see how it helps.

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      December 24, 2017 at 10:50 am

      I know for sure that it definitely helps. You should come back and share with us.

      Reply
  3. Mike @ steamcleanermaster says

    December 23, 2017 at 6:15 pm

    No shoes… such a difference maker in the home. Shoes drag in so much dirt! It’s amazing how much cleaner the home stays when shoes are left at the door. Great article!

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      December 24, 2017 at 10:52 am

      I am sure if more people tried this they would prove it for themselves. Great.

      Reply
  4. Kapila says

    December 26, 2017 at 10:48 am

    YAY!! I have been following alot of them already. like the dish soap and the brooms and the room freshners.. awesome ideas.

    Reply
  5. Marina says

    December 28, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    These are great tips! Also, one can use natural products that most of us already have in the kitchen like lemon or vinegar…

    Reply
  6. Yesmin says

    January 4, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    Superb tips on saving money on cleaning. I really believe No Shoe Rule can save your house from lot of dust. Thanks you sharing such awesome tips.

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      January 4, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      The no shoe rule is my favourite tip too! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  7. Aylen Moema says

    December 4, 2018 at 9:21 pm

    The article was really helpful for me. I try to do the maximum of your suggested ways. Most of them are good to clean the air quality of my home. Thanks for sharing such important tips! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Helix says

    November 15, 2021 at 10:56 am

    A lot of people think that because they don’t have a maid service, the only way to clean their house is to hire someone. This couldn’t be further from the truth! You can save money on cleaning by following these simple steps: -Use your dishwasher instead of hand-washing dishes -Wash all clothes in cold water -Set your dryer on low heat for drying clothes -Take five minutes and vacuum up any crumbs or spills that you see -Clean with baking soda and vinegar whenever possible (no need to buy expensive chemicals)

    Reply
    • Joleisa says

      November 18, 2021 at 10:44 am

      Great tips! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  9. Ryan says

    August 2, 2022 at 10:32 am

    Wow thank you for the tip that would save me some. very informative!

    Reply

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