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Household Cleaning Products
No one wants to use potentially harmful products to clean their home, possibly putting family and pets at risk. If soap and water can’t do the job, your best bet is to select household cleaning products that contain the least harmful chemicals. Read the labels and look for the signal words — CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER, POISON — that indicate the level of hazard.
Or consider environmentally friendly cleaning products, but remember to read the labels on these products, too. They may have cautions listed.
The following simple non-toxic alternatives are also an option:
Baking soda. Can be used as an all-purpose cleaner when mixed with water. Use especially for scouring sinks and tubs or cleaning plastic toys. Sprinkle over carpet as a deodorizer.
White vinegar. Mix with water, and you have a great window and glass cleaner. Vinegar can be used on porcelain, counter tops, and tile. Add vinegar to the final rinse in your washing machine to eliminate residues.
Salt. Salt can be used as an abrasive in cleaning tough-to-remove food from counters, sinks, and pans or as a drain deodorizer.
Lemon juice. Add to liquid cleaning products for a fresh, clean smell. Use as a bleach in laundry and on kitchen counters.
Cornstarch. Pets in your home? Sprinkle cornstarch on carpet as a deodorizer and vacuum.
Linseed oil. Mix with vinegar for use as a furniture polish. Be sure to test on the underside of any furniture before polishing visible surfaces.
ALSO SEE harmful household products for additional information.
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