The document discusses green and non-toxic home maintenance. It begins by asking how readers can improve indoor air quality, minimize risks from existing building products and systems, reduce use of toxic chemicals, and address naturally occurring hazards in the home. It then discusses the "triple bottom line" of people, planet and prosperity. Several sobering facts about environmental hazards and health risks are presented. Sources of danger in the home from various products, materials and infiltration are outlined. Associated health risks are described. The document provides information on assessing risks from commercial products and finding safer alternatives. It discusses general strategies for addressing risks and rules of thumb for safer product use. Finally, it presents green cleaning recipes using common household ingredients.