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    7 Eco-friendly Cleaners You Already Have in Your Pantry

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    Salt
    Everyday salt can team up with lemon juice, or just half a lemon, for a potent sink, counter, or cutting board scrub. Salt can also help you cut through the grease on oily pots ... more 
    Photo by: Garitzko
    Salt
    Everyday salt can team up with lemon juice, or just half a lemon, for a potent sink, counter, or cutting board scrub. Salt can also help you cut through the grease on oily pots and pans, and can even absorb grease stains on wooden tables or counters. less 
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    Photo by: Garitzko
    Salt
    Everyday salt can team up with lemon juice, or just half a lemon, for a potent sink, counter, or cutting board scrub. Salt can also help you cut through the grease on oily pots ... more 
    Photo by: Garitzko
    Salt
    Everyday salt can team up with lemon juice, or just half a lemon, for a potent sink, counter, or cutting board scrub. Salt can also help you cut through the grease on oily pots and pans, and can even absorb grease stains on wooden tables or counters. less 
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    Wed, Jul 25, 2012 5:36 PM EDT
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    Ever wonder what's in your everyday household cleaners? Even if you can easily find out, you may not want to know. Lots of cleaners can have unnecessary and toxic ingredients that can pollute the surfaces and air in your home. But there's good news (great news even!) - you can make effective home cleaning solutions with a few simple ingredients from your cabinet. These old-fashioned ways of shining things up are surprisingly effective, cheap, and green! Check out these 7 ways to put your kitchen pantry to work!



    - By Elizabeth Stark and Brian Campbell


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