Home / Health & Beauty / Home Spa / DIY Eye Makeup Removers & Brush CleanersDIY Eye Makeup Removers & Brush Cleaners  24 Comments    Print     EmailMaking your own eye makeup remover is cheap and it works great!Results may vary on some brands of waterproof mascara.For gentle cleansing, choose organic and scent-free products where possible.Here are a few recipes I’ve collected as well as a list of various household items to try.Directions For Each:Toss all ingredients in a bottle or small jar and shake or mix well.Shake first and apply with a tissue, cotton pad or ball.Watch: If any method irritates eyes or the surrounding skin, please discontinue use.Household Oils:OliveBaby or MineralJojobaAlmondGrapeseedVaseline or Petroleum JellyUnscented Baby WipesDirections For Each:Fill a small bowl with chosen recipe.Swoosh the brush around in the mixture, rinse with water to get rid of all traces of soap.Maintenance Tips: (First Published: November 5, 2006 – Moved here for better organization)Every month they should be washed thoroughly.

Don’t use the same one for both light and dark shades–use one for each. Helps prevent streaks when applying light highlight shades.Try using a daily skin cleanser when washing the brushes. This helps avoid allergic reactions as the professional products can be harsh.Once done, reshape immediately and allow to dry. Make sure they are thoroughly dry before using again.When they start shedding and the bristles frizz, replace with new ones. Print     Email Published: August 12, 2008Follow me over to the blog for more homemade goodness . . .Spring is in the air… and so are all the dust bunnies that have been multiplying under your bed all winter. However, cleaning with harsh chemicals can be even more dangerous than those dirty dishes in the sink. We love a good cleaning hack, and this post is full of genius, natural and homemade cleaning solutions that’ll keep your home spotless without all the nasty additives that come along with most store-bought products. It’s incredible what you can do with a little creativity and a splash of vinegar!

1. Grapefruit and Salt Tub Cleaner: Rub-a-dub-dub your bathtub with half of a grapefruit. Say goodbye to bleach and hello to a fresh, citrusy bathroom. 2. Sage Infused All-Purpose Cleaner: Fresh herbs create a Mrs. Meyers-inspired scent in this all-purpose cleaning spray. 3. Dishwasher Detergent Tablets: Nothing beats the ease of popping one of those little tabs into the dishwasher, and we love this homemade version using an ice cube tray! (via One Good Thing) 4. Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner: This spray is infused with essential oils for a little aromatherapy while you clean. 5. Homemade Glass Cleaner: You can also use this easy recipe for mirrors, too! (via She Wears Many Hats) 6. Homemade Laundry Detergent: There are just three ingredients to this super simple, stain-fighting laundry soap. 7. Beeswax Wood Polish: Here’s a natural remedy for weathered wood. (via Crafting a Green World) 8. Screen Cleaning Spray: Your electronics can be some of the dustiest, grimiest devices around, but they’ll be free of fingerprints in two shakes!

9. Reusable Swiffer Cloths: Grab that dust without burning through disposable cloths with these DIY quicker picker uppers. are air purifiers bad for birds 10. Makeup Brush Cleaner: We’re just as guilty as you are of neglecting our makeup brushes… but let’s make a pact not to be gross anymore, shall we? air purifier with air freshener(via Brit + Co.)does an air purifier help with dust 11. Easy Homemade Oven Cleaner: When all those homemade cupcakes catch up with you (and the bottom of your oven), you’re gonna need this recipe. 12. Olive Oil Multi-Purpose Cleaner: Not only does plain old olive oil help get paint off your hands, but you can also use it to polish stainless steel, repair scratched leather and polish wood furniture!

13. Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner: The toilet is the throne of your castle. Keep it shining with this cleaner sans harsh chemicals. 14. DIY Hardwood Floor Cleaner: This easy recipe of water, vinegar and essential oil will make your hardwood floors shine. (via It’s Just My Life) 15. Ketchup Copper Cookware Cleaner: Yep, KETCHUP. 16. Two Ingredient Natural Air Freshener: Peppermint oil, baking soda and a craftily rigged mason jar are all you need for this safe air freshener. 17. Organic Cleansing Wipes: Easy, affordable and safe for babies and grown-ups alike, these’ll be great to keep on hand when camping this summer! (via White House Black Shutters) 18. Homemade Magic Erasers: The cleaning wizardry of a Magic Eraser can now be yours at a fraction of the cost with just a few household ingredients, including baking soda. (via Little House Living) 19. DIY Silver Polish: A little salt and aluminum foil goes a long way to polish your silver without all the chemicals.

(via Pink of Perfection) 20. Ice Cube Garbage Disposal Cleaner: Vinegar ice cubes clean the gunk off the blades of your garbage disposal without the toxins. Your sink will no longer be fruit-fly friendly. (via The Smart Mama) 21. Wool Dryer Balls: Dryer sheets are basically the chemical-ridden devil of cleaning products. Stop using them and start this easy DIY project to keep your clothes just as soft. 22. DIY Jewelry Cleaner: When your best bling isn’t really blingin’ anymore, bring it back to life with this easy recipe. What’s your favorite DIY cleaning hack? Let us know in the comments! 2016 St. Joseph Media All Rights Reserved Beauty DIY: 7 easy steps for cleaning natural and synthetic bristle makeup brushes Photography by Farzin Ghayour If you’re like us, you use your makeup brushes almost every day. At that rate, it doesn’t take long before the bristles are teaming with residual makeup, body oils, bacteria and flakes of dead skin. (Yes, that’s right: dead.