Ditch the chemical concoctions in favor of natural solutions that work (really!) to make your floors sparkle, your wood furniture shine and your dishes look spotless. Replace your paper towels with a roll of Bambooee, made from sustainable bamboo trees and washable up to 25 times. $10 at www.bambooee.com.


Cut down on dish detergent using the Original Spaghetti Scrub. Strips of natural abrasives lift and release dirt gently, rinse completely and require only a dab of dish soap. $9 for a set of two. See retailers at www.goodbyedetergent.com.

Apply a wax like Daddy Van’s Beeswax & Lavender Furniture Polish, enriched with essential oils. $11.95 at www.daddyvans.com.


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