Use baking soda and a scouring pad on older spills. Pool Chemicals Use and ultraviolet light or ozone light system. Rodent Poison Build screening around gardens by digging a trench and sticking fencing 2 inches below the surface. You can prevent rodents by eliminating their food source and sealing entry holes. Scouring Powders Use baking soda or Bon Ami.
Stains Use latex paint or natural pigment finishes.
Thinners, Turpentine No recommended substitute. Use water based paint that can be cleaned up with water. Toilet Cleaners Sprinkle on baking soda then scrub with a toilet brush.