Who Knew That in 2019, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Put Out a Fact Sheet of Alternative Household Products?

This extensive list gives recipes for making nontoxic or less toxic substitutions. Not only are the usual glass and multi-purpose cleaners covered, but recipes for ant control, insect spray for plants, mothballs, carpet and upholstery cleaner, 5 different kinds of metal polish, mildew remover and more are included. Click on the link to see all the products and recipes using mostly items already in your kitchen cupboards. https://nhlakes.org/wp-content/uploads/Alternative-Household-Products-CORRECTED-by-NH-LAKES.pdf

There has been one update to the 2019 list. The recipe for flea and tick control has been found not to be highly effective. To control pests in pets, veterinarians recommend EPA-approved products which have been proven to be safe and effective.