On average, each home contains 3-10 gallons of HHW. While some chemicals are necessary for certain jobs, others can be substituted with greener methods. If you do utilize chemicals where a green alternative is not available, please check out the EPA’s Safer Choices database.

https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice

Make the house sparkle by avoiding chemicals and artificial fragrances when cleaning
Try the following:

•	Want a fresh smell in your house? Place coffee grounds on a cookie sheet and into an oven at 250°F for 20 minutes.
•	Search “Stove top potpourri” on the internet and find a recipe that correlates to your smell preference.
•	Listed are a few “green” cleaning methods:

All-purpose cleaner

2 cups water, 2 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup lemon juice

Furniture polish

Olive oil ot almond oil

Linoleum floor cleaner

1 cup white vinegar plus 2 gallons water

Toilet bowl cleaner

Baking soda or borax or soak with while vinegar

Tub & tile cleaner

Use vinegar (full strength) on a sponge. then use baking soda as a scouring powder. Rinse well.

Wine stain removal

Water or rubbing alcohol

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