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Safe Alternative to Chemicals

Air Freshener

• Find the source of the odor and eliminate it. Open windows to ventilate. To scent air, use herbal bouquets, pour vanilla on a cotton ball, or simmer cinnamon and cloves.

Brass Polish

• Make a paste of equal parts vinegar, salt and flour. Rub well. Rinse completely to prevent corrosion.

Drain Cleaner

• Try a plunger first. Pour ½ cup baking soda down the drain, then ½ cup vinegar. Wait a few minutes, and then follow with two quarts boiling water. Repeat if needed. If this fails, rent or buy a drain snake.

Fertilizer

• Make and use compost and organic fertilizers.

Furniture Polish

• Use olive or almond oil.

Garbage Disposal Deodorizer

• Use lemon or baking soda.

Mothballs for Clothes

• Thoroughly clean any used clothing or furniture before introducing it into your home. Wash woolens before storing and store in tight containers. Thoroughly vacuum rugs and under furniture. Shake out woolens periodically and use cedar chips and lavender flowers instead of mothballs.

Oven Cleaner

• As a preventative measure, cover the oven bottom with a sheet of aluminum foil. Clean up spills promptly. To clean, use baking soda, soap, and water with a copper scrubber and a lot of elbow grease.

Scouring Powder

• Try baking soda.

Silver Cleaner

• For large objects, rub gently with baking soda and a damp sponge. Toothpaste also works well. Place smaller objects in a pot of boiling water with a loose, small piece of aluminum foil; add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil 2-3 minutes then cool and dry.

Slugs and Snails

• Remove all tall grass and debris from garden. Apply copper tape as a barrier and use beer traps (replenish frequently).

Window Cleaner

• Use ½ cup vinegar and 1 quart warm water. Polish with newspaper.