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How to Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

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

From the September 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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