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Green Home Living
Tip
Little
things we do can make a big impact on the
environment.
Make
a non-toxic home cleaning kit.
Reach
for this non-toxic tool kit made from simple
materials as your first line of defense against
everyday household dirt.
Here is a
list of materials that you probably have in your
home. Label the containers and put them together
in a single bucket, basket or dishpan so they are
readily available. Ready access in one
location is convenient and reinforces good habits.
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Baking soda for cleaning sinks, tubs, and toilets
and for freshening drains.
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Vinegar in a pump spray bottle for mirrors and
shining chrome. For cleaning windows, use vinegar
or soap and water and dry with rags or a squeegee.
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Plant-based detergents for cleaning countertops in
the kitchen, bathroom or office, tile, fixtures,
appliances and walls. Murphy's Oil Soap is
vegetable based, for example. Look for
cleaners that disclose all of their
ingredients.
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Rags and non-scratch sponges for all-purpose
cleaning. You don't need throwaway towels made
from bleached paper.
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Vegetable oil with lemon juice makes a good
furniture polish.
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Borax is a simple laundry detergent that can be
used along with "washing soda" to clean
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