15 Safe, Non-Toxic Home Cleaning Techniques

These cleaning solutions are less harmful than their store-bought counterparts. They are also generally less expensive than commercial cleaning solutions.

All-purpose Cleaner

Make a mixture of ½ cup vinegar with ¼ cup baking soda (this can be substituted with 2 teaspoons borax) and stir into ½ gallon of water. This can be stored and kept.

Air Fresheners

Commercial air fresheners basically coat nasal passages and mask smells to diminish odor.

• Vinegar or baking soda with lemon juice mixed in small dishes absorbs odors.
• Household plants help reduce odors.
• Fresh coffee grounds on the counter absorb odors.
• For odors in the garbage disposal, grind up a slice of lemon …read more