OR view the recipe book online!

Somewhere along the line, Americans became convinced that in order to keep our homes clean, we needed to buy commercially-produced, professional-strength cleaning products. That's bunk. These products are expensive and contain a variety of undisclosed chemical ingredients that are potentially dangerous to your health and your septic or sewage system.

With a few simple, inexpensive ingredients (like vinegar, baking soda, and borax) you can make your own cleaners that are safer for your family and our environment. CSWD has produced a recipe booklet for making your own non-toxic cleaners -- everything from furniture polish and carpet deodorizers to glass cleaners and scouring paste. This recipe booklet is full of great ideas that will help clean your home more safely -- and save you money.

If you're more inclined to buy pre-made cleaning products, consider some of the non-toxic alternatives available at your local grocery store. They're made by Seventh Generation (a Burlington, Vermont company!), Ecover, Sun and Earth, and others. Unlike the main-stream brands, these companies disclose the list of ingredients right on their label. They are safer and effective . . . and worth a try!

Unsure of an ingredient in your household cleaner? Check out Seventh Generation's Cleaning Product Ingredient Guide. This guide allows you to type in the name of an ingredient found on your product's label to learn what it is!