5 Genius Hacks for Cheaper Cleaning Supplies

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1. Buy Multipurpose Cleaners Instead of Specialty Products

You don’t need ten different bottles for every surface in your home.

One for glass, one for wood, one for tile, one for stainless steel… yeah, your wallet cries every time you hit the checkout.

A good multipurpose cleaner does 80% of the jobs you need in one shot.

I mean, why buy a “special granite counter spray” when vinegar and dish soap will do the same thing?

Ever notice companies love to slap fancy labels just to charge double?

It’s basically the “cover charge” of household supplies. Ridiculous.

👉 Here's How You'll Do It: Buy one multipurpose cleaner like Method or Mrs. Meyer’s and use it for counters, floors, and bathrooms instead of buying separate products.

2. Make DIY Cleaners with Everyday Ingredients

Ever looked at your pantry and realized you’re basically sitting on a chemistry lab?

Vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, dish soap. Those are your MVPs.

And they’re dirt cheap compared to store-bought products.

For example, vinegar + water makes a killer glass cleaner.

Baking soda + dish soap scrubs out sinks like magic.

The best part? No toxic fumes that make you feel like you just walked into a chemical plant.

And, FYI, TikTok is full of these DIY hacks if you want recipes. 🙂

👉 Here's How You'll Do It: Mix half vinegar and half water in a spray bottle you already have and use it as a glass cleaner today.

3. Choose Generic Brands Over Fancy Labels

Let’s be real. Most cleaning products come from the same factories.

The difference? One gets a flashy label and a commercial with happy actors in spotless kitchens.

The other just says “All-Purpose Cleaner” with a boring font.

Guess which one costs less? Yep, the boring one.

And IMO, your sink doesn’t care if it’s sparkling from a $6 bottle or a $2 one.

So stop paying for branding and start paying for results.

👉 Here's How You'll Do It: Next grocery run, grab the store brand cleaner instead of Clorox or Lysol and compare. Same shine, half the price.

4. Use Less Product Than the Label Suggests

Here’s a sneaky trick companies don’t want you to know.

They tell you to “use generously” on the label.

Translation: “Finish this bottle fast so you’ll buy more.”

Truth is, you only need a little.

A capful of detergent instead of a whole scoop cleans clothes just fine.

Half a spray wipes down a counter, not ten.

Seriously, are you cleaning or marinating your kitchen?

👉 Here's How You'll Do It: Cut whatever amount you normally use in half. Start with laundry detergent. And see for yourself that it works just as well.

5. Buy Cleaning Supplies in Bulk for Cheaper Prices

You know what feels good? Seeing a jumbo-sized box of baking soda in your pantry.

It’s like financial security but in cleaning form.

Buying small bottles over and over costs way more.

Bulk packs of sponges, paper towels, or dish soap save you serious money.

Yeah, you’ll look like you’re stocking up for the apocalypse, but who cares?

Future you will thank current you when you don’t need to run to the store every week.

Costco, Sam’s Club, or even Amazon bulk deals. These places are basically the cheat codes for cleaning supplies.

👉 Here's How You'll Do It: Grab a Costco membership (or Amazon Subscribe & Save) and stock up on basics like baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap in bulk to save long-term.

📌 SAVE IT FOR LATER, BABY! 📌

And that’s it!

Never forget it, baby… 

✌️ Your Rich Life Is Waiting For You! 

😉 Dale!