Eco-friendly measures that save you money

Going green doesn’t just help the environment it can actually help your household budget. Adapted from Ryan Ong, MoneySmart

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1. Make your own cleaning products. Before stocking up on Megableach X, or any cleaning product that claims to be the Bruce Willis of the anti-bacterial world, look at the composition. Their “proven” formula could be one of two things: so toxic your eyes bleed just reading the label; and something you can concoct in the kitchen in 15 minutes.
Patented cleaning products (the ones with labels that look like chemistry exams) tend to be high in ... more
1. Make your own cleaning products. Before stocking up on Megableach X, or any cleaning product that claims to be the Bruce Willis of the anti-bacterial world, look at the composition. Their “proven” formula could be one of two things: so toxic your eyes bleed just reading the label; and something you can concoct in the kitchen in 15 minutes.
Patented cleaning products (the ones with labels that look like chemistry exams) tend to be high in volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Those are airborne toxins that cause nausea, cancer, and skin problems. Simpler cleaning solutions, if you look closely, are just overpriced concoctions of baking soda, vinegar, or lemon juice. Some can be made with 10-15 minutes of effort. less

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