Green cleaning is the use of environmentally friendly ingredients that are also less harmful to humans and pets. Many essential oils and household products make useful green cleaning agents. These include vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and essential oils.
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The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use of any herb listed.
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