I recently had a conversation with somone who was rather insistent that bleach is a natural product, being made of salt water.   This of course made me curious.  Here I am, just as convinced that bleach is toxic and dangerous.   

The Clorox Company provided the bleach making process.   Here it is: 

• "The bleach cycle starts with salt water, which is broken down by electric current into sodium hydroxide, hydrogen and chlorine."  www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/students/rdhighlights.html

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Many heavy duty stain removers, where effective, are not good for our environment.  Lemons are great stain removers!  Yes, those inexpensive yellow pieces of fruit we often use for decoration.  Remember though, they have a bleaching action so when using with clothing be sure to work quickly and then rinse and wash clothing immediately.

Here are 5 ways lemons can help remove stains:

1. Do you love berries but hate the stains on your hands? Rub a little lemon juice and watch them wash away..
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