Safe Alternatives to Toxic Household Products

Everyday household products can contain hazardous chemicals. Over 1.5 million human poisonings are reported each year to poison control centers and over 90% of the poisonings take place in the home. So, when choosing a cleaning product, ask yourself, is my family going to be in contact with dangerous chemicals? Rather than using products that contain toxic chemicals, try making your own non-toxic cleaners and products at home.

Surprisingly Effective Products Used to Make Cleaning Safer
 
Baby Oil Liquid Soap
Baking Soda Margarine
Borax Salt Olive Oil
Club Soda Skim Milk
Lemon Juice White Vinegar

 

 

For These Products.... Try This Instead...
All Purpose Cleaner 1 tsp. liquid soap, 1 tsp. Borax, 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 quart warm water.
Ant Control Mix Borax, sugar, and water on a cotton ball as a deadly bait.
Bathroom Cleaner Mix baking soda and castille soap. Scrub.
Car Battery Corrosion Removal Baking soda and water.
Chrome Polish Rub with vinegar.
Coffee Cup Stain Removal Rub with moist salt or baking soda.
Dishwashing Liquid soap without phosphates/chlorine.
Disinfectants Mix 1/2 cup Borax with 1 gallon boiling water or undiluted white vinegar.
Drain Cleaner Try plunger or pour 1/2 cup baking soda, then 1/2 cup vinegar, then 2 quarts boiling water down the drain. Repeat or use a drain snake.
Flea Repellant Flea comb; Bathe; Diatomateous Earth.
Vinyl Floor Cleaner Vinegar and water.
Furniture Polish Olive oil or almond oil.
Garbage Disposal Deodorizer Baking soda or used lemons.
Grout and Stain Cleaner Paste made of baking soda and water (scrub with toothbrush) and spray with vinegar and water mix. After foaming, rinse with water.
Hand Cleaner (Grease or Paint) Baby oil or margarine, wash with soap and hot water.
Laundry Detergent 1/2 cup white vinegar or baking soda or Borax per load or phosphate-free soap.
Linoleum Floor Cleaner 1 cup white vinegar plus 2 gallons of water.
Oven Cleaner Baking soda and soap/water (scrub); prevent future cleaning by covering the bottom of the rack with aluminum foil.
Rug/Carpet Cleaner Mix baking soda and water to form a paste, rub, then vacuum.
Scouring Powder/Abrasive Cleaner Scrub with baking soda or Borax.
Silver Cleaner Rub gently with baking soda and a wet sponge.
Stainless Steel Cleaner Rub with baking soda paste (baking soda and water).
Toilet Bowl Cleaner Use baking soda or Borax or soak with vinegar.
Tub & Tile Cleaner Use vinegar on a sponge, then scour with baking soda; rinse well.
Window Cleaner Mix 1/2 cup vinegar in 1 quart of water; apply and wipe dry.
Chemical Fertilizers Use compost, bonemeal, and fully cooled wood ashes.
Moths in Clothing Wash woolens before storing; store in a tight container with cedar chips, lavender or newspapers.
Paint (Oil-Based) Use latex paint to avoid harsh vapors.
Slug Bait Attract slugs with a pan of beer.