Do you believe you live in a toxic world? The answer is yes! Most people will spend 90% of their day in doors. What does this mean to our health?
FACT: The average U.S. household generates more than 20 pounds of hazardous waste each year.
FACT: The following household cleaning products are designated as household hazardous waste by the EPA, and “improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health.”
FACT: 90% of all poison exposures occur at home.
“We are conducting a vast toxicologic experiment in our society, in which our children and our children’s children are the experimental subject.” Dr. Herbert NeedlemanPediatrician and Professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
What cleaners we choose to use in our home will have a significant impact on our health. Did you know the link between fabric softeners and ear infections?! How about Asthma and cleaners?
FACT: Common household cleaners and appliances give off fumes that can potentially increase the risk of children developing asthma.
Are your Cleaners Toxin FREE? Do they have sustainable ingredients from natural sources that do not contain any of the following:
Biodegradable surfactants
Recyclable packaging
Recyclable wipes
Recyclable dryer sheets
No chlorine bleach
No phosphates
No nitrates
No borates
No volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
From Article “Are Baking Soda, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Vinegar Truly Green Cleaning Products?”
1. Baking soda-derived from processing of a mined Earth resource – NOT GREEN!
2. Hydrogen Peroxide – derived from industrial chemical synthesis – NOT GREEN!
3. Vinegar – if derived from a clearly labeled plant source – LIKELY GREEN!
~ Dr. Chaney, PhD BS in Chemistry from Duke University and a PhD in Biochemistry from UCLA
There are options out there so if you are looking for GREEN, Safe, Proven, Organic, and Powerful Cleaners.
Theresa Carlstedt
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