Chemical-Free Alternatives around the House and Yard
In the House:
Furniture polish
Window/glass cleaner
Extra-strength, all-purpose cleaner
Coffee pot stain remover
Scouring powder
Drain cleaner
Floor cleaner
Grease remover
Toilet bowl cleaner
Tub/tile cleaner
Rug/carpet cleaner
Window cleaner
Upholstery spot remover
Oven cleaner
Pet odor remover
Mildew remover
Laundry Cleaners:
Laundry Detergent
Laundry pre-soak
Oil stain remover
Ink spot remover
Ballpoint ink remover
Bleach
In the Yard:
Ants
Fertilizer
Fleas (on pet)
Insects on plants
Slug/snail repellent
In the Garage:
Paint brush softener
Rusty bolt/nut removal
Car battery corrosion
Try this:
1 tablespoon lemon oil + 1 pint mineral oil
½ cup vinegar + 1 gallon of warm water
¼ cup baking soda + ½ cup white vinegar + ¾ cup ammonia
+ 1 gallon of warm water
Vinegar
Baking soda
Plunger followed by ½ cup baking soda + ½ cup vinegar +
2 quarts boiling water
1 cup vinegar + 2 gallons of water
Borax on damp cloth
Paste of borax + lemon juice
1/4 cup baking soda + ½ cup white vinegar + warm water
Club soda
½ cup vinegar + 1 gallon of warm water
Club Soda
2 Tbsp liquid soap + 2 teaspoons borax + warm water
Cider vinegar
Equal parts of vinegar and salt
Try this:
Basic soap
Paste of baking soda + water – apply to spots
Rub white chalk into stain before washing
1 Tbsp cream of tartar + 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Hair spray
Borax
Try this:
Red chili powder at entry
Compost
Feed pet brewer’s yeast, vitamin B or garlic
Soapy water on leaves, then rinse
Onion & marigold plants
Try this:
Hot vinegar
Carbonated beverage
Baking soda + water
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