LESS TOXIC CLEANING ALTERNATIVES You don't have to use highly toxic cleaners to clean and polish your home. There are plenty of alternatives, and many times they cost less than what you would normally purchase for the job. Here's a chance to save money and help the environment at the same time. Alternatives Try these non-toxic or less-toxic products as alternatives to hazardous household chemicals. While a little more elbow grease may have to be used with some of these products, the benefits in terms of improved indoor air quality, decreased exposure to chemicals, fewer waste disposal concerns, convenience, and lower costs should make the switch an easy one to make. For this: Try this: Air freshener Simmer cinnamon and cloves Aluminum spot remover 2 tablespoons cream of tartar + 1 quart hot water Ants Red chili powder at point of entry Bleach Borax Brass polish Worcestershire sauce Car battery corrosion Baking soda + water Chrome polish Apple cider vinegar Baby oil to polish Cleaners:general household Baking soda Coffee cup stain remover Moist salt Coffee pot stain Vinegar Copper cleaner Lemon juice + salt Decal remover Soak in white vinegar Dish detergent: grease cutter 1/2 cup baking soda + usual amount of liquid detergent Drain cleaner Plunger followed by 1/2 cup baking soda + 1/2 cup of vinegar + 2 quarts boiling water Fertilizer Compost and vermicompost Fiberglass stain remover Baking soda paste Fleas o...
