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Green Cleaners

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 can you suggest any safer alternatives?    — M. Sharp, Las Vegas, NV   It’s true that many common household cleaning products contain synthetic chemicals that can make the inhabitants of your […]

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