Conventional cleaners often contain harmful chemicals that pollute the air in our homes and the water in nearby streams and lakes. This pollution can negatively impact the health of our families and the fish we eat, but cleaning products in the store marked “green” or “environmentally friendly can be expensive.  Luckily, there is a third way to clean your home that is green and cheaper than cleaning products. All you need are three commonly used household products: baking soda, dish soap and vinegar.  

Six recipes for safer cleaning 

The King County Hazardous Waste Management Program has a list of recipes for safer cleaning.  For those who would like printed copies of the recipes contact Jennifer Pitchard at Jennifer.pritchard@seattlehousing.org. 

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