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Some household cleaners-for the kitchen, bathroom, windows and other parts of the house-contain ingredients that may increase risk for cancer and birth defects, irritate the skin or eyes or trigger asthma and other respiratory difficulties. What you can do • Make your own cleaners: It is easy to make safe cleaners from ingredients most people already have around the house. And they cost a fraction of any store-bought cleaners. See Resources below for ideas. • Buy less-toxic cleaners: Stores often sell a variety of less-toxic cleaners, many of which are reasonably priced. Be aware that the words "non-toxic" or "all natural" on the label may not really mean that the product is safer. Consult Green Seal for brands that are certified to be less toxic. • Use fewer products: Basic cleaners cover a lot of bases. Unlike what the ads try to tell us, there is no need for a different type of cleaner for each room or item in the house. Resources Women's Voices for the Earth Safe Cleaning Products Initiative Center for a New American Dream’s Certified Green Cleaning Products guide
The Green Guide’s Cleaning Products Guide The Green Guide’s Laundry Supplies Product Report
WHEN Do's and Don'ts of Green Cleaning
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