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How to Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

By Louisa Thomas

You're nervous about all the household cleaners under your sink—chemicals, wasteful packaging... The solution: make your own!


White vinegar and spray bottle

For Countertops & windows

Combine a tablespoon of white vinegar and a quart of water in a spray bottle, squirt, and wipe dry. Vinegar is a mild acid that dissolves dirt, hard water deposits, and soap scum. (Be careful when using vinegar, which can irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.)


 

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