Concerned over the potentially dangerous chemicals present in commercial cleaning products, a growing number of women are turning to a book of DIY recipes based on simple and safe household ingredients.
Baking soda, vinegar and soap are being touted as alternatives to mainstays such as synthetic detergents, which have been in use as household cleaners since the early 1960s.
The simple concoctions can be used to clean a significant portion of a home, including ovens, bathtubs, windows and floors. The cleaners can also be used to shine faucets and clear blocked drains.