Alternatives to Hazardous Chemicals

For This	Try This
Bleach	Borax
Brass Polish	Worcestershire sauce
Car battery corrosion	Baking soda + water
Chrome polish	Apple cider vinegar; then polish with baby oil
Cleaners (general household)	Baking soda
Coffee cup stain remover	Moist salt
Coffee pot stain	Vinegar
Copper cleaner	Lemon juice + salt
Decal remover	Soak in white vinegar
Dish detergent – grease cutter	½ cup baking soda + usual amount of liquid detergent
Drain Cleaner	Plunger followed by ½ cup baking soda + ½ cup of vinegar + 2 quarts boiling water
Fertilizer	Compost

Source: Action Wakefield Watersheds Alliance awwatersheds.org

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