Product |
Alternative |
Bleach |
Borax |
Detergent & Soap |
Elbow grease |
Scouring Powders |
Baking soda, or rub area with one-half lemon dipped in borax, then rinse |
General Cleaner |
Baking soda and vinegar, or lemon juice combined with borax paste |
Floor Cleaner |
One cup vinegar in 2 gallons of water |
Window Cleaner |
One cup vinegar + 1 qt. warm water. Rinse and squeegee |
Aluminum Cleaner |
2 Tbsp. cream of tartar + 1 qt. of hot water |
Brass Cleaner |
Worcestershire sauce, or paste made of equal amounts of salt, vinegar and water |
Copper Cleaner |
Lemon juice and water, or paste of lemon juice, salt, and flour |
Chrome Cleaner/Polish |
Apple cider vinegar to clean; baby oil to polish |
Stainless Steel Cleaner |
Baking soda or mineral oil for polishing, vinegar to remove spots |
Fiberglass Stain Remover |
Baking soda paste |
Mildew Remover |
Paste with equal amounts of lemon juice and salt, or white vinegar and salt |
Drain Opener |
Dissemble or use plumber’s snake, or flush with boiling water + one-quarter cup baking soda + one-quarter cup vinegar |
Wood Polish |
Olive or almond oil (interior walls only) |
Hand Cleaner |
Baby oil or margarine |
Head & Shower |
Baking soda; brush thoroughly |
Rug/Upholstery Cleaner |
Dry corn starch sprinkled on; vacuum |
