- Next time you head to the supermarket, add a few simple products to the shopping list. White distilled vinegar, natural lemon oil, olive oil and club soda are all non-toxic products that can be used as a substitute for commercial glass cleaners and wood polish.
- For an effective alternative to common wood polishes, combine 1/3 cup of white distilled vinegar to 1 cup of olive oil, recommends the Eco Mall website. Add in 5 to 10 drops of natural lemon oil. Stir to combine the ingredients. Dip a clean, low-lint rag into the mixture and buff on to wooden surfaces. Wipe off with an additional, clean cloth.
- Every home owner should keep two solutions on a hand for cleaning glass and windows. First, combine 2 tsp. of white vinegar to a 1/2 gallon of warm water in a spray bottle, recommends EarthEasy.com. Also, keep a bottle of plain club soda on hand. Use the diluted vinegar method on cloudy, cool days. Warm windows exposed to sun may streak upon drying. Use club soda as an alternative. Wipe down the windows using newspaper, which helps prevent streaking and does not leave behind lint like cloth rags.
- Both eco-friendly furniture polish and glass cleaner recipes contain white distilled vinegar. In fact, vinegar has extensive use around the home as a natural cleaning product. EarthEasy.com recommends cleaning with vinegar because it naturally kills mold and mildew, deodorizes, removes grease, removes stains and breaks down wax build-up.
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