Another reason to avoid storing hazardous materials in your garage long-term is that some of them are flammable. A few years ago, my neighbor's garage caught on fire because he had stored flammables there in containers that leaked.  Fumes got to the hot water heater pilot light...

No people died, but the cat did. The fire spread into the attic of the house and did major damage.

Umbra:

Good article. It would have been helpful for you to also list an example of a good all around cleanser (in case there are people reading the article that are thinking about dropping toxic use).

Betsy

Several years ago I bought a gallon of SafeChoice Super Clean (concentrated), and besides baking soda and vinegar, that is all I use. I highly recommend it. It has no odor at all-good for your lungs-yet it cleans really well, especially on grease, and I am still using my original gallon-a little goes a long way. I bought it from the Environmental Home Center in Seattle. They sell it to clean your wood before you paint with their low/no VOC paints.