Product | Alternative |
Bleach | Borax |
Detergent & Soap | Elbow grease |
Scouring Powders | Baking soda, or rub area with one-half lemon dipped in borax, then rinse |
General Cleaner | Baking soda and vinegar, or lemon juice combined with borax paste |
Floor Cleaner | One cup vinegar in 2 gallons of water |
Window Cleaner | One cup vinegar + 1 qt. warm water. Rinse and squeegee |
Aluminum Cleaner | 2 Tbsp. cream of tartar + 1 qt. of hot water |
Brass Cleaner | Worcestershire sauce, or paste made of equal amounts of salt, vinegar and water |
Copper Cleaner | Lemon juice and water, or paste of lemon juice, salt, and flour |
Chrome Cleaner/Polish | Apple cider vinegar to clean; baby oil to polish |
Stainless Steel Cleaner | Baking soda or mineral oil for polishing, vinegar to remove spots |
Fiberglass Stain Remover | Baking soda paste |
Mildew Remover | Paste with equal amounts of lemon juice and salt, or white vinegar and salt |
Drain Opener | Dissemble or use plumber’s snake, or flush with boiling water + one-quarter cup baking soda + one-quarter cup vinegar |
Wood Polish | Olive or almond oil (interior walls only) |
Hand Cleaner | Baby oil or margarine |
Head & Shower | Baking soda; brush thoroughly |
Rug/Upholstery Cleaner | Dry corn starch sprinkled on; vacuum |
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