Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals

For This	Try This
Stainless steel polish	Mineral oil
Toilet bowl cleaner	Paste of borax + lemon juice
Tub and tile cleaner	¼ cup baking soda + ½ cup white vinegar + warm water
Upholstery spot remover	Club soda
Water mark removal	Toothpaste
Water softener	¼ cup vinegar
Window cleaner	½ cup vinegar in 1 gallon warm water
Wine stain removal	Salt
Wood polish	3 parts olive oil + 1 part white vinegar; almond or olive oil (interior unvarnished wood only)
Air freshener	Simmer cinnamon & cloves
Aluminum spot remover	2 TBS cream of tartar + 1 quart hot water
Ants	Red chili powder at entry

Source: Action Wakefield Watersheds Alliance awwatersheds.org

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