*Window cleaner; add 2 ounces of vinegar to a quart of water in a spray bottle.

*Streak-free glass cleaner; Blend 2 ounces of vinegar, a spoonful of corn-starch and a quart of warm water. Apply with a sponge and wipe dry.

*Rust remover; Use vinegar to remove rust and other mineral deposites on nuts and bolts.

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C.A.R. Green Tip of the Week: Confused about plastics?
Experts have reached a consensus and recommend consumers avoid these varieties of plastics–identified by a triangle and number on the bottom of most containers–for the following reasons:
#3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) commonly contains di-2-ehtylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), an endocrine disruptor and probable human carcinogen, as a softener.
#6 Polystyrene (PS) may leach styrene, a possible endocrine disruptor and human carcinogen, into water and food.
#7 Polycarbonate contains the hormone disruptor bisphenol-A, which can leach out as bottles age, are heated, or exposed to acidic solutions. Unfortunately, #7 is used in most baby bottles and five-gallon water jugs and in many reusable sports bottles.