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• use non-chlorine dry bleach or washing soda
• use hydrogen peroxide-based liquid
• use products that don't contain chlorine

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• mix 1/2 cup vinegar in 1 quart warm water

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• dissolve baking soda in hot water

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• use vegetable oil-based soaps and detergents for handwashing
• choose dishwashing detergents with low or no phosphates
• use only 1/2 the recommended amount

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• white vinegar
• mix 1/2 cup borax in 1 gallon water
• keep surfaces dry to prevent bacteria growth

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• use a plunger or metal snake
• pour 1/2 cup baking soda followed by1/2 cup white vinegar down the drain, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
• pour 2 quarts boiling water down the drain to flush.
• pour boiling water down drain twice a week to prevent clogs

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• to clean vinyl tile and linoleum, mix 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup washing soda in 1 gallon warm water
• to clean wood floors, damp mop with mild vegatable oil soap and dry immediately
• for painted or varnished wood floors, mix 1 tsp washing soda and 1 gallon hot water, then rinse and dry

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• polish unvarnished wood with almond, walnut or olive oil.
• polish varnished wood with a mild vegetable oil soap
• use linseed oil to revitalize old furniture.
• to remove watermarks from wood, rub toothpaste on spot and polish with a soft cloth

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• mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 1/4 teaspoon liquid soap in 1 gallon warm water
• mix lemon juice with warm water

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• use liquid detergents and laundry soap that don't contain phosphates or chlorine

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• mix 2 tbls liquid dish soap and 2 cups warm water; apply and let sit for 20 min; scrub
• use baking soda, salt, and water
• use non-chlorinated scouring powder
• avoid aerosol oven cleaners
• use oven liners to catch drips

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• sprinkle baking soda on rug and vacuum
• use soap-based, non-aerosol rug shampoo
• pour club soda on spill and blot
• clean up spills immediately

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• Use polish that does not contain trichloroethylene, methylchloride, and/or nitrobenzene

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• use professional WET-cleaning service
• immediately use water or club soda.
• soak in corn meal, water and lemon juice
• scrub spot with toothpaste

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• soak silver in 1 quart warm water with 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt and a small piece of aluminum foil
• pour vinegar and salt over copper and rub

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• mix 1/2 cup borax and 1 gallon water to clean and deodorize. Let 1 cup borax sit in the bowl overnight
• coat stains in bowl with paste of lemon juice and borax. Let sit for 20 minutes, then scrub

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• pour a line of cream of tartar, red chili powder, paprika, or dried peppermint at point of entry
• seal entry point with caulk
• kill visible ants with soapy water or vacuum
• remove all sources of food and water

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• use compost, wood ash, peat moss, or fish meal

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• herbal collar, ointment or baths
• wash bedding and treat with flea soap or citrus oil product
• place eucalyptus leaves near pet's bed
• vacuum twice a week and dispose of vacuum bags in trash

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• avoid over watering and keep garden growing areas clean & dry

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• remove by hand
• spray with water
• mist with soapy water

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• pull or hoe weeds
• keep grass short

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• avoid copper-based algaecides
• consider a chlorine generator

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• place bay leaves around cracks in room
• set out a dish of equal parts baking soda and powdered sugar
• remove all sources of food and water, and hiding places such as old newspapers and other clutter
• use non-toxic roach traps
• as a last resort, dust boric acid into places where roaches hide

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• use traps
• remove food supply
• adopt a cat

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• apply diatomaceus earth (found at pool supply stores) in a 1/2 inch barrier around plants
• remove by hand
• fill a shallow pan with stale beer and place in infested area, ensure rim is even with ground level

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• use latex or water-based paint

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• avoid spray paint
• donate left-over paint to local organizations
• if there is only a small amount remaining in the can, air dry the paint or mix with an absorbent (sand, kitty litter, sawdust or plaster of paris) to dry, then dispose in trash without lid

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• use sandpaper or a power sander, a heat gun or a paint scraper
• scrub with steel wool or emery cloth
• use water-soluble paint strippers

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• use water-based preservatives
• use natural earth-pigment finishes

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• apply diatomaceus earth (found at pool supply stores) in a 1/2 inch barrier around plants

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• avoid products containing pentachlorophenol (PCP), creosote, tributyltin oxide, or folpet
• use water-based wood preservatives
• minimize wood contact with soil or high moisture

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• ventilate with outside air
• use sachet or potpourri
• scented candles

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• use rechargeable batteries
• use power cord
• buy solar-powered products

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• use a metal charcoal starter (10" tall, hollow, metal cylinder with holes)

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• cedar wood chips
• dried lavender flowers