Do
you have really stubborn scrubbing to do? Many commercial scouring
cleaners have silica or chlorine bleach, both potentially dangerous
substances. Silica
can be harmful if inhaled, and bleach products mixed with other
cleaners can create a poisonous gas. Bleach is also harmful to septic
systems and releases unhealthy chemical byproducts into the
environment. A safer method for scrubbing is a homemade paste of baking
soda and a small amount of liquid soap. Try a test spot to make sure
you don’t make scratches. Then scrub away. Commercial products, free of
silica and bleach, are also available in local stores.
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This post was written by Shana Weber
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