Natural Cleaners

There are cleansers that are natural and generally safe for humans (some should not be ingested) while at the same time effective at getting things clean. Natural Cleaning Kit is an About.com article on Green Living. It lists seven substances that are safe and effective cleaners one can use at home. They are:

Lemon juice (also useful for polishing copper and brass), baking soda, castile soap, boric acid (toxic if ingested- watch for kids), white vinegar (removes mildew and is good with wood floors), washing soda and cornstarch (can be used to shampoo carpets and rugs, removes grease stains and is a great deodorizer).