Try these non-toxic or less-toxic products as alternatives to some
chemicals you might not have at hand at a moment of need.. While a little
more "elbow grease" may have to be used with some of these
products, lower costs should make the switch an easy one.
For this:
Try this:
Inerior freshener
Simmer cinnamon and cloves; leave opened box of baking
soda in room; or set out a dish of vinegar.
Aluminum spot remover
2 tablespoons cream of tartar + 1 quart hot water
Brass polish
Worcestershire sauce
Car battery corrosion
Baking soda + water
Chrome polish
Apple cider vinegar; then polish with baby oil
Cleaners (general interior)
Mix 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup baking soda
in one gallon of warm water
Coffee pot stain
Vinegar
Copper cleaner
Lemon juice + salt
Decal remover
Soak in white vinegar
Grease cutter
1/2 cup baking soda + usual amount of liquid detergent
Fiberglass stain remover
Baking soda paste
Water Spot paint cleaner
1 cup vinegar + 1 gallon water
Oil fire
Douse with baking soda
Grease removal
Borax on damp cloth
Handcleaner for paint/grease
Baby oil
Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Mix 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup baking soda
in 1 gallon of warm water
Carpet cleaner
Club soda
Rusty bolt/nut removal
Carbonated beverage
Silver and aluminum polish
1 quart warm water + 1 tablespoon baking soda + piece
of aluminum foil + 1 tablespoon salt
