Dishwasher Soap
Store Bought: $.09 per ounce
Homemade: $.02
Homemade Recipe: Homemade Dishwasher Soap – Not Detergent
Conclusion: I’ll say the same about this one as I did with the dishwasher tabs. Unless you have a major affinity for liquid dishwasher soap, just buy the store bought detergent for $.03 an ounce.
Soft Scrub
Store Bought: $.10 per ounce
Homemade: $.19 per ounce
Homemade Recipe: Make Your Own Antibacterial Soft Scrub Cleanser
Conclusion: From a purely monetary standpoint it’s obvious that you should stick with store bought soft scrub. However, if natural ingredients are your priority go for homemade.
Tile Cleaner
Store Bought: $.11 per ounce
Homemade: Less than $.01 per ounce
Homemade Recipe: Make Your Own Grease Cutting Floor Cleaner
Conclusion: Make your own! It’s effective, inexpensive, and made with natural ingredients.
Carpet Powder
Store Bought: $.39 per ounce
Homemade: $.15 per ounce
Homemade Recipe: Make Your Own Deodorizing Carpet Powder
Conclusion: Definitely make! The homemade version is inexpensive and just as effective as store bough powder.
Carpet Stain Remover
Store Bought: $.17 per ounce
Homemade: $.01 per ounce
Homemade Recipe: Homemade Carpet Stain Remover
Conclusion: Make your own – unless you have an aversion to ammonia. Jillee’s carpet cleaning method is extremely effective and won’t cost you hardly anything.
