Guide to Natural Cleaning
What You Need
White Vinegar
Baking Soda
Borax
Mixing Your Own Cleaners
Clean or Disinfect?
All-Purpose Cleaner
Glass and Mirror Cleaner
Kitchen Sanitizer
Another Kitchen Sanitizer
Freshen Up the Garbage Disposal
Microwave Cleaner
Clean Your Drains
Scrub the Toilet
Tackle Mildew in the Shower
Scrub the Tub and Tile
Don’t Mix These
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University of Arkansas Extension: “Clean and Green.”
CDC: “How to Clean and Disinfect Schools to Help Slow the Spread of Flu.”
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West Virginia University Extension Service: “Homemade Cleaning Products.”
The Ohio State University Extension: “Cleaning and Sanitizing the Kitchen Using Inexpensive Household Food-Safe Products.”
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Mississippi State University Extension: "Healthy Cleaning Recipes."