Many hazardous products can be replaced with green alternatives that you may already have. The chart below shows common hazardous household products on the left side of the chart and greener alternatives for them on the right side. You may be surprised by how easy it is to make green substitutions and still get the job done.
TOXIC | SAFE |
---|---|
- Instead of - | - Try - |
Ant Spray | Lemon Juice or Vinegar |
Silver Cleaner | Toothpaste |
Furniture Polish | Mineral Oil |
Spot Remover | Club Soda |
Air Fresheners | Potpourri (Dried Flowers) |
Decal Remover | Vinegar |
Cleanser | Baking Soda |
Brass Cleaner | Worcestershire Sauce |
Copper Cleaner | Salt with Vinegar or Lemon |
Bleach | Hydrogen Peroxide |