Use baking soda as a non-abrasive scouring powder.
Use vinegar and water for windows and smooth surfaces.
For gleaming wood furniture, use 1 Tbsp. carnauba wax mixed with 2 cups mineral oil, or dissolve 1Tbsp. lemon oil with
2 cups mineral oil.
Boil cinnamon and cloves in water on stove for “potpourri” air freshener.
Clean upholstery and carpet stains immediately with cold water or soda water.
Open drains clear with rinses of boiling water twice a week.
Lawn and Garden
Use peat moss, manure, or fish meal instead of chemical fertilizers.
Start a compost pile.
Leave grass clippings on the lawn or add them to the compost.
Use organic gardening methods.
Pull weeds instead of using chemicals.
Cover the garden in the fall with plastic to discourage weed germination.
Paints and Solvents
Use water-based paints whenever possible; they don’t require thinners or solvents.
Use leftover paint as a primer.
Share leftover paint with others.
Look for products bearing this logo. It indicates that a product has been found to be environmentally acceptable. Click here to visit the Environmental Choice website.
