5 Powerful Two-Ingredient Cleaners You Can Make Today

If you’ve been following Chemistry Cachet for a while, chances are you’ve already tried some of these reader-favorite recipes. Now, we’ve gathered them all in one convenient place so you can easily find every two-ingredient combination to make your home extra clean.

DIY Daily Bathtub Cleaner

Grab your dish soap and vinegar to make this very powerful, easy daily bathtub cleaner! This first appeared in our eBook which  you can find here.

Since it was so popular, I created a blog post for readers to easily reference.

Get the ingredients, instructions, and all the details on the science in this   DIY daily bathtub cleaner post.

Two Ingredient Grout Cleaner

One of our most famous homemade cleaners is the two ingredient grout cleaner which utilizes both hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. This is the power “chemist paste” that successfully removes mildew and brightens grout up!

For this recipe, you start with baking soda, then slowly add in the liquid peroxide to achieve a toothpaste like texture. It is cheap, easy, and very powerful.  Find ingredient specifics and details  in our grout cleaning post.

DIY Two Ingredient Hard Water Remover

I use this recipe all the time! All you need is lemon juice and vinegar to treat hard water build up around faucets. The before and after photos in this particular post are awesome!

Vinegar alone works great, but it becomes a powerhouse when you combine lemon juice and vinegar together. I love the science behind this recipe!   Get the recipe here.

Easy Two Ingredient Carpet Freshener

Another fantastic budget friendly and effective two ingredient cleaner is this simple carpet freshener. This is really one of the easiest recipes to make too! All you need for this recipe is baking soda and an unused bag of tea.

I have been making this for 10 years now.  Find instructions here.

Two Ingredient Mold/Mildew Cleaner

Lastly, this natural cleaner uses just WATER and tea tree oil. And it cleans mold, mildew, and odors so good. This recipe is very handy for most surfaces including toilets, bathtubs, sinks, or drains.

You can find more important information and ingredient details in our  DIY mold and mildew remover post.

The Power Of Two Ingredient Cleaners:

With only two ingredients, you’re combining basic chemical principles to create effective cleaners straight from your kitchen. These simple mixtures show how everyday compounds can interact to cut grease, neutralize odors, and dissolve buildup—no harsh chemicals required. It’s proof that science makes cleaning both smarter and safer. Make sure you save this post and share it with your friends!