How to make a DIY cleaning spray that costs less than $1 per bottle

With just a few ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen you can whip up a cheap, yet effective DIY cleaning spray.

The simple recipe has become a go-to for many who find it works on benchtops, windows, stains and shower glass.

It's even used by some professional cleaners, including TikTok famous janitor Brandon Pleshek, who regularly shares the ingredient list on social media.

Watch the video above.

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To make the DIY cleaning spray you'll need an empty spray bottle, which you can find at Coles and Woolworths for just $2.

DIY cleaning spray ingredients:

• One cup of whitevinegar
• One cup of water
• A squirt or teaspoon of dishwashing liquid

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Given you can purchase a 2L of white vinegar for $1.85 and dishwashing liquid for as little $2, sometimes less, and you already have the water, the supplies, including the spray bottle, come to about $5.85 in total.

But for just one bottle's worth, you're looking at less than $1 and under 30c per use.

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Once you have all those ingredients all you need to do is combine them in the bottle to make your spray and give it a little shake to mix.

According to Aussie mum Courtney, who also swears by the DIY spray for cleaning and showed how to make it in a TikTok, it's best to add the ingredients into the bottle with dishwashing liquid first, vinegar second and then water.

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When questioned why she doesn't put water first instead Courtney responded, "If you do that you have to shake it violently to get it to mix."

Now you have your own cleaning spray ready to use, but before you do it's important to know what vinegar can and can't be used on.

It's vital to keep this in mind when using the DIY spray as vinegar's acidity means it can damage some surfaces.

The main surfaces to avoid are stone benches, unsealed or damaged grout, hardwood floors and waxed furniture because vinegar will eat away the material.

An alternative DIY spray for stone benches and unsealed grout is dishwashing liquid and water, so basically the same mix but without vinegar.

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With that sorted let's look at what you can clean with this spray.

In the bathroom you can use this on the vanity and sink, bathtub, tiles, shower glass and floor.

Vinegar is also a powerful cleaner for mould so this spray is also great for tackling any signs of the fungi as they start to appear.

In the kitchen this spray can be used on benches that aren't stone, cupboard doors, the inside of fridges, including the shelves and stainless steel items like appliances, the sink, pots and pans (if not left on for too long and rinsed well by wiping with a damp cloth).

Just simply spray and wipe with a damp cloth for a basic clean or leave the mixture to sit for up to 10 minutes before scrubbing with a cloth or non-scratch scourer for a deeper clean or stubborn grime.

To clean windows and glass doors, simply spray the DIY mix on and scrub with a cloth before rinsing off and using a squeegee to remove excess water.

And in the laundry use the DIY spray to tackle stains like oil and coffee by spraying on the affected area and dabbing the stain with a sponge or gently scrubbing with a toothbrush before washing as normal.

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