Eco special: Do natural cleaners work?

The Sunday Times puts soap nuts, tea seed powder and vodka to the test

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Conventional household cleaning products contain chemicals which can be harmful to the body and environment.

But while natural and homemade cleaners are safer and more eco-friendly, are they up to the task of scrubbing out dirt and grime?

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on January 20, 2019, with the headline Eco special: Do natural cleaners work?. Subscribe