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A few good scrubbies, some elbow grease and a little all-natural soap is all it takes for many household cleaning jobs. Photo: Marco Verch, FlickkrCC.

How do I Avoid Using Toxic Cleaning Chemicals, Any Safer Alternatives?

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that many household cleaners contain toxic ingredients that can pollute my indoor environment. How do I avoid such chemicals and...

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