CLEANING greener!
City of Palo Alto Utilites puts together a great resource guide, Earth Matters, it is informative and will help you get started on a green cleaning path. The guide has more information on amonia, carpet cleaners, glass cleaners, bleach, oven cleaners and drain cleaners. Most people don’t consider the full ramification of using these products (do you always wear gloves?), storing these products (they will fall during an earthquake and mix in your garage!) or disposing of these products (not down the drain, take them to Toxic Waste Disposal sites in your community):
- The summary includes common cleaners and their harmful components
- VOCs in cleaners
- Green alternatives
It is easy to make a switch, my favorite easy green product is BAKING SODA, it gets dark stains off quickly, even tea stains on cups. Choosing wisely helps your environment, the air quality in your home, avoiding toxic mixtures of products/chemical spills and saves you money.

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