Non-toxic Disinfectant Cleaners
Vinegar
Advantages: Inexpensive, readily and locally available
Disadvantages: Strong and lasting odor
Lemon Juice
Advantages: Inexpensive
Disadvantages: Not locally available in northern climates.
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
Advantages: Inexpensive, readily available
Disadvantages: Requires large amounts of electricity to produce, harsh on skin, dangerous for the lungs when used as an aresol
Alcohol
Advantages: A natural and effective biodegradable disinfectant.
Disadvantages: Most alcohol that is sold for drinking is heavily taxed and therefor expensive and alcohol that is sold for cleaning has toxic additives to make it undrinkable.
Thyme Extract Advantages: Natural and available Disadvantages: A common allergen
Banana Bark Extract