Never mix chlorine bleach with vinegar. It makes a toxic combination--a poisonous gas that could ruin your whole afternoon.

2torial #0858: Learn2 Cut Down on Toxic Household Cleaners (continued) Replace clothing stain removers Stains are an unavoidable part of life. No matter what kind of stain you have or where that stain is, it's always best to act on it as soon as possible. (The longer a stain is left untreated, the harder it'll be to remove.) Some of the following solutions may surprise you, but the fact remains that they do work. Sometimes a bit more time is required or you need to use a bit more elbow grease. Incidentally, these are by no means the only substitutions--this list barely scratches the surface. See 2torial #0513 Remove a Stain for more information.   Remove water stains on leather by rubbing with a cloth dipped in equal parts of white vinegar and water. A yellow stain left by candle wax on a tablecloth can be removed with denture cleaning tablets in a container with warm water. Immerse the stained portion, add the tablets in the ratio recommended on the package and let them dissolve. Soak the cloth until the spot disappears and wash as usual. Sponge perspiration stains with a weak solution of white vinegar or lemon juice and water. Wash as usual. If you have a stubborn stain that requires a commercial laundry product, avoid bleaches that are chlorine-based. Or, try borax (see Keywords)--it's a less toxic replacement.   Step 8