3 Homemade Cleaning Ingredients Using lemons, vinegar, and baking soda to clean every room One of my earliest memories is of my mother cleaning with what looked to me like cooking ingredients. She would be listening to the radio as she poured baking soda, lemon, and vinegar combinations on the surfaces of our home. Magically these recipes kept our home clean and smelling fresh, without stretching an already thin household budget. Here are a few basic household ingredients and items you can use... Sign in to see full entry.