Do you have any of the following products in your home: shoe polish, moth balls, general household cleaners, lighter fluid or arts and crafts supplies? Did you know that they commonly contain hazardous ingredients? You can protect your family and the environment. Yamhill County Solid Waste is offering a FREE booklet, The Hazardless Home Handbook, to help you identify these common household hazards. The 35-page booklet offers an A to Z guide of common hazardous household products and helps you decipher the labels. It also includes suggestions on how to properly dispose of the products and lists nontoxic alternatives. Some of the alternatives are listed below, but email info@ycsw.org or call 503.434.7445 for your complete booklet today. It’s free!

Clean Green With Alternative Cleaners:

Spot Remover
1 part glycerin
1 part liquid dishwashing detergent
8 parts water
Removes many kinds of stains. Store in a labeled plastic squeeze bottle and shake well before each use.

Drain Cleaner
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup vinegar
Pour baking soda and then vinegar down drain. Let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with 2 quarts of boiling water. If needed, clean out obstructions with a plumber’s snake or plunger.

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