This is a catchy one since there are many homegrown remedies for everything. However, it’s really simple to compare. First of all, how difficult is it to prepare the substitute and how much will it cost. I find that all home-grown remedies are more expensive, harder to prepare, harder to apply, and provide similar results.
I usually cancel these out and just go for the shelf items that make life easier. Here is a link to substitutes that I tried and found wanting when compared to the products I review here.