Cleaning the house before your family arrives? Baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice can be just as powerful as artificial cleaning products, but without the harmful VOC emissions. Don’t rely on artificial air-fresheners either. Open the windows during the day and then bake some cookies to make your home smell nice. Now is also a good time to check for unused chemicals that are lying around the house, and dispose of them safely according to instructions.

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