As a last resource, use a plumber's snake, available at most hardware stores, but be aware it can damage pipes. Tub and Tile Most commercial tile cleaners do more harm than good because many contain chlorine, a serious irritant to eyes, nose and skin, and one of the most dangerous chemicals found in municipal sewers. Dishes Set aside your dish detergent, and dissolve soap flakes in hot water. Add some vinegar to the water for tough grease. Polishes Most store-bought polishes contain solvents that are released into the air.
Aerosol sprays are wasteful, and many contain gases harmful to the environment.
Apply with a rag. Apply with a rag, allow to dry, and polish. Use washable, reusable cheese cloth rather than paper towels or dry with loosely crumpled sheets of newspaper. Air fresheners Commercial air fresheners work by masking smells, coating nasal passages and deadening nerves to chemically alter odors and diminish the sense of smell. Avoid these products.