Novato Sanitary District
500 Davidson Street
Novato, California 94945
(415) 892-1694

We are on the job
24 hours a day,
365 days a year

Safer Alternatives to Household Chemicals

Many hazardous products can be replaced with natural and safe products that you may already have around the house. The chart below shows common hazardous household products on the left side of the chart and safer alternatives for them on the right side. You may be surprised by how easy it is to make substitutions and still get the job done.

Toxic


Instead of

  • Ant Spray
  • Silver Cleaner
  • Furniture Polish
  • Spot Remover
  • Air Fresheners
  • Decal Remover
  • Cleanser
  • Brass Cleaner
  • No-Pest Strips
  • Copper Cleaner

Safe


Try

  • Lemon Juice or Vinegar
  • Toothpaste
  • Mineral Oil
  • Club Soda
  • Potpourri (Dried Flowers)
  • Vinegar
  • Baking Soda
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Fly Swatter
  • Salt With Vinegar or Lemon