Skip the harsh chemical sprays in favor of these safer alternatives.

Bonus: They’re probably already in your pantry.

Can natural,non-toxic cleanersdisinfect your home just as well as traditional ones?

Natural Cleaners lemon, vinegar

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In a word, yes.

Natural cleaners are better for your health and safer for children, animals, and the environment.

Keep your home spick-and-span with these hardworking ingredients found right in your pantry.

Clean with lemon

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(It certainly wins in the scent department, though.)

It can also kill mold and remove stains on white clothing.

Steaming is a slower processsometimes taking up to 20 seconds to fully sanitize one area.

Clean with vodka

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It dissolves in water, and is often used as alaundry booster.

Once made from olive oil, it’s now often made from a blend of vegetable oils.

What to clean with Castile soap:

Clean with hydrogen peroxide

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Clean with essential oils

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Use steam to clean

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Clean with borax

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Clean with castile soap

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