Cleaning your home doesn't have to involve harsh chemicals and toxic substances. In fact, making your own natural cleaning products can be easy, cost-effective, and eco-friendly. Plus, I have found that using natural ingredients means that you can avoid animal products and testing that may be found in some of the conventional and chemical laden cleaning products.

Here are 6 easy and effective natural cleaning product recipes. From a refreshing fridge cleaner to a wooden cutting board sanitizer, these easy-to-make natural cleaners will leave your home sparkling clean and chemical-free.

Peppermint Perfection Fridge Cleaner

Keep your fridge fresh and clean with this natural cleaner. Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle, and add a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Spray onto the fridge surfaces, let sit for a few minutes, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. This natural cleaner will leave your fridge smelling fresh and clean.

Lemon Burst Work Surface Cleaner

This natural cleaner not only sanitizes your work surfaces, but also leaves behind a zesty scent. Combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of white vinegar, and 10 drops of lemon essential oil in a spray bottle. Scatter the work surfaces with bicarbonate of soda, then spray the surface cleaner onto work surfaces and wipe clean with a cloth. Watching the ingredients fizz together is a fun bonus!

Tea Tree Tidy Trash Bin Deodorizer

Banish bad smells from your trash bin with this natural deodorizer. Sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda into the bottom of the trash bin and add 5-10 drops of tea tree essential oil. Stir with a spoon to mix the oil into the baking soda. This natural deodorizer will keep your trash bin smelling clean and fresh.

Minty Fresh Glass Cleaner

Leave your glass surfaces streak-free and smelling minty fresh with this easy-to-make cleaner. Combine 1 cup of water with 1 cup of white vinegar and a few drops of peppermint essential oil in a spray bottle. Spray onto glass surfaces and wipe clean with a cloth.

Thyme to Shine Stainless Steel Cleaner

Keep your stainless steel surfaces shiny and fresh with this natural cleaner. Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle and add a few drops of thyme essential oil. Spray onto stainless steel surfaces, let sit for a few minutes, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. This natural cleaner will leave your stainless steel surfaces sparkling clean and smelling fresh.

Rosemary Refresh Wooden Cutting Board Cleaner

Sanitize and refresh your cutting board with this natural cleaner. Mix 1 cup of water with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and 10 drops of rosemary essential oil in a spray bottle. Spray onto your wooden cutting board and wipe clean with a cloth. This natural cleaner will sanitize and leave your cutting board smelling fresh.

These natural cleaning product recipes are not only effective but also environmentally friendly. They are cruelty-free and come from non-animal derived ingredients. Plus, making your own cleaners is a great way to save money and reduce packaging waste from store-bought cleaners. Try these recipes and see just how easy and effective natural cleaning can be.