Instead of using... Use these Eco-Friendly Alternatives
- Bleach... Borax
- Detergent & Soap... Elbow grease
- Scouring Powders... Baking soda. Or rub area with one-half lemon dipped in borax, then rinse
- General Cleaner... Baking soda and vinegar. Or lemon juice combined with borax paste
- Floor Cleaner... One cup vinegar + 2 gallons of water
- Window Cleaner... One cup vinegar + 1 qt. warm water. Rinse and squeegee
- Aluminum Cleaner... 2 Tbsp. cream of tartar + 1 qt. of hot water
- Brass Cleaner... Worcestershire sauce. Or paste made of equal amounts of salt, vinegar, and water
- Copper Cleaner... Lemon juice and water. Or paste of lemon juice, salt, and flour
- Chrome Cleaner/Polish... Apple cider vinegar to clean; baby oil to polish
- Stainless Steel Cleaner... Baking soda or mineral oil for polishing, vinegar to remove spots
- Fiberglass Stain Remover... Baking soda and salt in a wet paste
- Mildew Remover... Paste with equal amounts of lemon juice and salt, or white vinegar and salt OR diluted tea tree oil
- Drain Opener... Dissemble or use plumber’s snake. Or flush with boiling water + one-quarter cup baking soda + one-quarter cup vinegar
- Wood Polish... Olive or almond oil (interior walls only)
- Rug/Upholstery Cleaner... Dry corn starch sprinkled on; vacuum
- After Cleaning Cocktail... One part rum mixed with 2 parts fruit juice. Add ice as needed...
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