Tips for Healthy Living

Try these and use fewer chemicals in your home!

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  Mix equal parts of powdered sugar and baking soda or borax. Set the mixture out in a small dish to control cockroaches.
• Wash your pet with lots of soapy water to drown fleas instead of using chemical sprays.
• Buy pure beeswax furniture polishes and candles.
• Use natural, untreated fabrics.
• Use baking soda as an air freshener for refrigerators, garbage cans and carpets.
• Coat plant leaves with soapy water to kill small insects.
• Mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar with 1 liter (quart) of water to make a cleaner for windows and floors.