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Mar 3, 2013 9:30 AM CST
Name: Caroline Scott
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No I can't---that is a small quantity---but if everybody did it???
It is the bacteria in soil which converts ammonia to nitrates and nitrites.
I doubt they are on the surface of the soil.

Ammonia is a gas which dissolves in water---and can pollute the air.
Vinegar is acetic acid dissolved in water-----it stays in the soil for a long time---and some gets washed into the storm drains.

Salt is not a good alternative because it gets washed into the rivers also.
It can stay in the soil also, and is detrimental to plant and animal life.

Just because something is in our kitchen cupboards ---does not make it safe.

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