There are many inexpensive, easy-to-use alternatives to common household cleaning products, disinfectants, and pesticides that are non-toxic to human health and the environment. The best cleaning products are those that you can make at home. They are simple, inexpensive, effective, and non-toxic. Natural substances that can be used for many cleaning purposes that you may want to keep at hand include: Baking soda Salt Distilled white vinegar Rubbing alcohol WE4 Lemon juice Liquid soap save the ends of bar soap in a jar with water. When you collect enough, they will dissolve in to a good cleaning soap. Borax a naturally-occurring mineral that has no toxic fumes and is safe for the environment, but can be harmful if swallowed and irritates eyes. Non-chlorine scouring powder Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) and Sodium Hexa - metaphosphate naturally-occurring minerals that are non-toxic to humans, can be purchased from hardware or paint stores