Did you know that from the moment you finish a beverage in an aluminum can and toss it into a recycling bin, it takes just three months for it to be shredded, melted and molded back into a brand-new can? Aluminum is a recyclable that is both valuable and infinitely recyclable, which means recyclers have a financial incentive to make sure cans get recycled. When choosing beverages, look for those packaged in aluminum for the greenest impact.

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If you read Do Just One Thing on a regular basis, you know my love for all-natural white vinegar. But there are some things you should never clean with white vinegar. Natural stone countertops like granite and marble should never be cleaned with vinegar; it’s too harsh and can cause etching on the surface. And the same goes for hardwood floors; the seal that keeps floors protected with a sheen can be damaged by the mild acid in white vinegar.

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We all know that dish soap is great at cutting the grease on frying pans and tableware, but did you know you can also use it in other places in the house? If you have stubborn grease stains on concrete floors in the garage or basement, they can be removed with dish soap! All you have to do is cover the grease stain with a combination of baking soda and dish soap. The soap will degrease and the baking soda will absorb. Let the mixture sit on top of the stain for a few hours, scrub, rinse and voila! Gone.

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