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    7 Eco-friendly Cleaners You Already Have in Your Pantry

    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!

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      Lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, tea tree, lemon and peppermint oils have disinfectant properties, and some can even kill bacteria and mold. These powerful oils can also give a variety of natural cleaners a boost. But beware -- these oils are very concentrated and should be kept well away from little hands.
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      Essential Oils
      Lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, tea tree, lemon and peppermint oils have disinfectant properties, and some can even kill bacteria and mold. These powerful oils can also give a variety of natural cleaners a boost. But beware -- these oils are very concentrated and should be kept well away from little hands.
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