Reusable and Sustainable Cleaning MethodsOpen any cabinet under the sink and you will most likely find a pile of cleaning products there. Many may not realize that the chemicals in cleaning products are harmful to the environment. Fortunately, eco-friendly cleaning methods are becoming increasingly popular. The best sustainable cleaning methods are non-toxic, biodegradable and made from renewable resources. Using cleaning techniques that are good for the environment Most clean our homes with hard work and diligence and believe that our home is a place where there is no pollution. This assumption is totally wrong. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that pollutant levels can be 100 times higher inside our homes than in the air outside. Where does this indoor pollution come from? It comes from unstable organic compounds that come out of household cleaners and decorating projects. Common household cleaners contain chemicals such as phosphates, chlorine, ammonia and triclosan. Phosphates are found in detergents and dishwashing liquids. When this chemistry...