# Ep 187. The Only Cleaning Ingredients You Really Need at Home

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Podcast: [The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-homestead-challenge-podcast-suburban-homesteading-gardening-food-from-scratch-sustainable-living-6738945)
Published: 2026-03-10T08:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thehomesteadchallengepodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-187-the-only-cleaning-ingredients-you-really-need-at-home/
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Duration seconds: 870

## Resource

In this episode, we’re talking about the simple natural cleaning ingredients to keep on hand so you can clean almost anything without buying a cabinet full of products. I’ll walk you through what vinegar, baking soda, washing soda, castile soap, peroxide, and alcohol actually do — plus which ones truly disinfect and when it’s really necessary. If you want a practical, low-pressure approach to non-toxic cleaning, this episode will help you stock your home with confidence. https://thehomesteadchallenge.com/all-natural-cleaning-supplies/

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