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• Cleaning Substitutes
Substitutes For Household Cleaning Chemicals (Ref TP58)
Use of the following readily biodegradable substitutes for common potentially harmful household
cleaning chemicals will reduce the stress on any wastewater system, significantly enhance the
performance of the whole system and increase the life of the land application system, while reducing
the potential effects of the receiving soils.
General Cleaners
Use soft soap cleaners and bio-degradable cleaners and those low in chlorine levels.
Ammonia-Based Cleaners
Instead sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge. For windows, use a solution of 2-Tbs white vinegar
to 1-litre of water. Place the mixture into a spray bottle.
Disinfectants
In preference use Borax (sold in most Bin Inn stores): ½ cup in 4-litres of water.
Drain De-Cloggers
Avoid using de-clogging chemicals. Instead use a plunger or metal snake, or remove and clean trap.
Scouring Cleaners and Powders
Instead sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge or add 4-Tbs baking soda to 1-Litre warm water. It’s
cheaper and won’t scratch.
Toilet Cleaners
Sprinkle on baking soda, then scrub with toilet brush.
Laundry Detergent
Choose one with a zero phosphate content and low in alkaline salts (in particular, a low sodium
level) and no chlorine.
Oven Cleaners
Sprinkle salt on drips, then scrub. Use baking soda and scouring pads on
older spills.
