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5. THREE NON-TOXIC




         NATURAL CLEANERS CONT.




                                                              rinse the surface with water to

          3. Baking Soda

          Baking soda is a mild, white mineral                remove any residual mould on the
          powder, that can be used to kill mould              surface.

          in your home, plus it is safe for your              Finally, spray the area again and let

          family and pets. Besides killing mould,             the surface dry. (This will kill any left-

          it will absorb moisture to help keep                over mould and prevent the mould

          mould away.                                         from returning).


          To kill mould: Add one quarter of a                 Summary

          tablespoon of baking soda to a spray                All of these solutions are great non-

          bottle of water and shake until it has              toxic alternatives to chemical based

          dissolved. Spray the mouldy area with  cleaners. Not only because they are

          the baking soda and water solution,                 safe to use and safe for the

          then use a scrub brush to remove all                environment, but all of these products
          the mould from the surface. Next,                   are inexpensive and easy to find in

                                                              your local store.







































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