A Handful of Ingredients, Hundreds of Uses, Common pantry items pack a powerful, nontoxic punch-and they are far more affordable than commercial cleaning and self-care products. Using basic ingredients like salt, lemons, vinegar, baking soda, and olive oil, discover hundreds of safe and inexpensive applications for areas inside and outside the house, including: Dishwasher Soap, Rug and Carpet Shampoo, Burnt Pot and Pan Cleanse, Leather Scratch Eraser, Sticker Goop Remover, Muscle Ache Soother, Cat-Scratch Deterrent, Barbeque Grill Cleanser, Mosquito Repellent, This is an essential reference for anyone interested in natural and affordable living. Just like these mighty ingredients, this book is good for the planet and your wallet. Clean is the new green! Book jacket.