SAFER ALTERNATIVES TO HARSH CHEMICALS

Many hazardous products can be replaced with natural and safe products that you may already have around the house. The lists below show common hazardous household products on the left and safer alternatives for them on the right.

INSTEAD OF... TRY...

TOXIC: Ant Spray SAFE: Lemon Juice or Vinegar

TOXIC: Silver Cleaner SAFE: Toothpaste

TOXIC: Furniture Polish SAFE: Mineral Oil

TOXIC: Spot Remover SAFE: Club Soda

TOXIC: Air Fresheners SAFE: Potpourri (Dried Flowers)

TOXIC: Decal Remover SAFE: Vinegar

TOXIC: Cleanser SAFE: Baking Soda

TOXIC: Brass Cleaner SAFE: Worcestershire Sauce

TOXIC: No-Pest Strips SAFE: Fly Swatter

TOXIC: Cooper Cleaner SAFE: Salt with Vinegar or Lemon