Salt Lake Valley Health Department

Household Hazardous Waste

Bureau of Water Quality and Hazardous Waste

788 East Woodoak Lane (5380 South)

Murray, Utah 84107

(385) 468-3862

Air Freshener

Find the source of the odor and eliminate it. Open windows to ventilate. To scent air, use herbal bouquets, pour vanilla on a cotton ball, or simmer cinnamon and cloves.

Brass Polish

Make a paste of equal parts vinegar, salt and flour. Rub well. Rinse completely to prevent corrosion.

Drain Cleaner

Try a plunger first. Pour ½ cup baking soda down the drain, then ½ cup vinegar. Wait a few minutes, and then follow with two quarts boiling water. Repeat if needed. If this fails, rent or buy a drain snake.

Fertilizer

Furniture Polish

Garbage Disposal Deodorizer

Mothballs for Clothes

Thoroughly clean any used clothing or furniture before introducing it into your home. Wash woolens before storing and store in tight containers. Thoroughly vacuum rugs and under furniture. Shake out woolens periodically and use cedar chips and lavender flowers instead of mothballs.

Oven Cleaner

As a preventative measure, cover the oven bottom with a sheet of aluminum foil. Clean up spills promptly. To clean, use baking soda, soap, and water with a copper scrubber and a lot of elbow grease.

Scouring Powder

Silver Cleaner

For large objects, rub gently with baking soda and a damp sponge. Toothpaste also works well. Place smaller objects in a pot of boiling water with a loose, small piece of aluminum foil; add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil 2-3 minutes then cool and dry.

Slugs and Snails

Remove all tall grass and debris from garden. Apply copper tape as a barrier and use beer traps (replenish frequently).

Window Cleaner