Commercial cleaning products can contain harmful pollutants that may lead to health risks, poisoning, and contribute to air and water pollution. Homemade and environmentally-preferable cleaning products can be less toxic. Co-op America says the average American household has three to ten of hazardous matter in the home.

To learn how to make your own green cleaning products, or to learn which cleaning products to buy visit Consumers Report’s Greener Choices site at
www.greenerchoices.org