- The average American spends up to $500 per year on cleaning products
- Many of these cleaning products have adverse effects on human and animal health
- Some of this can be avoided by:
- Using reusable products
- Make your own household products
- Replace cleaning solvents with products like vinegar and baking soda
DIY Cleaning Products
- Making your own products save you a lot of money
- They are generally non-toxic
- Safer for animals and children
- Much smaller impact on the environment
- Better for water quality
- Lowers carbon footprint
- Enriches soil
- Reduces need for chemical fertilizers
- Conserves water and money
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