Recipes

DIY Cleaning Scrub Paste

DIY Natural Cleaning Scrub Paste

Container: By Me 500ml Glass Jar & Lid
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5 minutes

Three ingredients. One jar. A scrub paste that tackles the jobs your spray bottle can't.

This thick, natural paste is made for grout lines, soap scum, baked-on grime, and anywhere that needs a bit more elbow grease than a spray-and-wipe. Bi-Carb Soda brings the gentle abrasive power, Castile Soap lifts the grease and grime, and Tea Tree Oil adds natural antimicrobial properties - all stored beautifully in a By Me glass jar.

What You'll Need

1/2 cup Bi-Carb Soda
1/4 cup Castile Soap
10 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
1 x By Me 500ml Glass Jar & Lid

Why These Ingredients?

Bi-Carb Soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a gentle, non-toxic natural abrasive - perfect for scrubbing bathroom surfaces, grout, and toilets without scratching or damaging surfaces the way harsh chemical scourers can.

Castile Soap is a true plant-based soap made from saponified vegetable oils. It lifts grease and grime and helps bind the paste together, giving it a workable, scrubbable texture.

Tea Tree Essential Oil is well known for its natural antimicrobial properties, making it a great addition for bathroom and high-touch surfaces. It also gives the paste a clean, fresh scent without synthetic fragrance.

Method

Add 1/2 cup of Bi-Carb Soda to your By Me glass jar.
Add 1/4 cup of Castile Soap.
Add 10 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil.
Mix until well combined into a smooth, thick paste.
Pop the lid on and store until ready to use.

To Use

Dip a wet scrubbing brush into the paste and apply it to the surface. Let it sit for a few minutes - longer for deeper, more stubborn buildup. Scrub well, then rinse and wipe away with water and a sponge.

Perfect for grout lines, sinks, baths, toilets, and any hard surface that needs a bit more scrubbing power.

One Important Note

Castile Soap does not mix with acidic ingredients. Do not add vinegar or citric acid to this paste - it will curdle and break down. If you need to tackle hard water marks or calcium buildup, treat those separately with a citric acid solution.

Storage

Store in the sealed glass jar at room temperature. The paste may firm up slightly over time - simply stir or add a small splash of water to loosen before use.