Alternatives to Toxics

Clean without toxic chemicals and hazardous fumes! Here are few alternatives to hazardous cleaning supplies:
General cleaner	1 tsp. liquid soap, 1 tsp. borax, squeeze of lemon juice, and 1 quart water
Glass	1/4-1/2 cup vinegar to 1 quart water
Air freshener	Simmer cloves and cinnamon, ventilate
Coffee cup stain remover	Moist salt
Hand-cleaner (paint removal)	Baby oil
Mosquito repellent	Mix 6 drops of each: Citronella oil, neem oil, catnip oil, black pepper, and lavender essential oil into a 30mL jar.
Drain cleaner	Plunge. Follow with baking soda and vinegar. Let sit 15 minutes. Follow with 2 quarts boiling water.
Tile cleaner	Baking soda
Copper	Lemon juice and salt
Spot remover	Club soda, lemon juice or salt
Linoleum floor cleaner	1 cup white vinegar to 2 gallons warm water

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Alternatives to Toxics

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