Homemade Cleaning Spray Recipe for Refillable Bottles

Looking for a simple homemade cleaning spray recipe for your refillable spray bottles? This easy 3-ingredient cleaning spray is perfect for everyday light cleaning around the home and is a great way to reduce single-use cleaning bottles.

Using refillable bottles means you know exactly what is going into your cleaning products, while also helping create a more organised and low-waste home.

Why Make Your Own Cleaning Spray?

Making your own household cleaning spray is simple, affordable and convenient. Instead of buying a new plastic bottle every time you run out, you can refill the same spray bottle again and again.

Homemade cleaning sprays are also a great option if you prefer simple household ingredients and want to keep your laundry, kitchen or cleaning cupboard looking neat and organised.

Pair your refillable bottles with our Laundry & Cleaning Labels so you can clearly label what is inside each bottle.

Benefits of Refillable Cleaning Bottles

Refillable spray bottles are a practical choice for everyday home organisation. They can help:

Reduce single-use plastic bottles
Save money over time
Keep your cleaning products looking neat and matching
Make it easy to identify what is inside each bottle
Create a more organised laundry, kitchen or bathroom cupboard

They are perfect for mild household sprays, room sprays, linen sprays and simple DIY cleaning recipes.

Homemade All-Purpose Cleaning Spray Recipe

This simple homemade cleaning spray takes just a few minutes to make and can be stored in a refillable spray bottle.

Ingredients

1 cup distilled or filtered water
1 cup white vinegar
10 drops essential oil, such as lemon, eucalyptus, lavender, orange or tea tree

Method

Add the water and vinegar to your spray bottle.
Add your chosen essential oil.
Secure the spray trigger and gently shake to combine.
Label your bottle so you know what is inside.

That’s it — a simple homemade cleaning spray ready to use for everyday light cleaning.

Important Safety Notes

Do not mix vinegar with bleach or other cleaning chemicals.
Do not use vinegar sprays on natural stone, marble, granite, unsealed surfaces, timber, screens or electronics.
Always patch test on a small area first.
Use caution with essential oils around pets, children and sensitive households.
Refillable spray bottles are best suited to mild household sprays and are not suitable for bleach, harsh chemicals or heavy-duty cleaning solutions.

Label Your Homemade Cleaning Bottles

Labelling your bottles makes your cleaning cupboard easier to use and helps prevent mix-ups. Whether you are making room spray, linen spray, all-purpose spray or bathroom spray, custom labels give your bottles a clean and organised finish.

Shop our Laundry & Cleaning Labels to create a beautifully organised cleaning setup at home.

Final Thoughts

Making your own cleaning spray is a simple way to reduce waste, organise your home and refill your bottles again and again. With a few basic ingredients, a reusable spray bottle and a clear label, you can create a practical cleaning routine that looks beautiful too.