DIY Life

Because we're concerned about indoor air quality, my husband and I have significantly reduced the number of chemicals we use in our home. I have asthma, which has long made it difficult for me to use strong cleaners. We have small children, and we want to protect their health. And we're concerned about the effect of chemical cleaners on the environment long term.

So I've slowly been learning new ways to clean and have assembled my own non-toxic cleaning kit. I was surfing around today, looking for more recipes for homemade cleaners and came across this tip. Clean your toilet bowl with flat Coca-Cola. You simply pour it in, let it sit an hour, then get down to scrubbing.

I'm not convinced this is the solution for me, but if you have some old Coke sitting around, it might be worth a try! If cleaning without strong chemicals interests you, Grist has a guide that can get you started.