When we think of health, we often think of exercise, what we eat and drink, and possibly herbs and supplements. One thing many of us miss is the impact our cleaning products can have on our health.
Many cleaning products have ingredients that can have a very bad effect on our bodies. Currently, there is no laws that say ingredients in cleaners have to be listed. Many cleaners have compounds that can increase breast cancer risk, cause kidney or liver damage, cause nerve damage, and also create general feelings of ill-ease.
Interestingly enough, the industry thinks it is not necessary to list the ingredients of their products. I also find it interesting that whenever any industry (food, cosmetics, etc) is asked to list their ingredients, they usually try to block laws that make it happen. I wonder what they have to hide?
If you do not like the toxic ingredients in most cleansers, you can find alternatives that are much less damaging to our family's bodies. Baking soda and water make for great general cleaners. Citrus oil acts as a disinfecting cleaner, and vinegar works well for windows and other similar surfaces. There are also numerous companies that have fully biodegradable ingredients in products such as laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, and other cleaners.
Remember, our health depends not just on the food we eat, but on what we surround ourselves with.
Many cleaning products have ingredients that can have a very bad effect on our bodies. Currently, there is no laws that say ingredients in cleaners have to be listed. Many cleaners have compounds that can increase breast cancer risk, cause kidney or liver damage, cause nerve damage, and also create general feelings of ill-ease.
Interestingly enough, the industry thinks it is not necessary to list the ingredients of their products. I also find it interesting that whenever any industry (food, cosmetics, etc) is asked to list their ingredients, they usually try to block laws that make it happen. I wonder what they have to hide?
If you do not like the toxic ingredients in most cleansers, you can find alternatives that are much less damaging to our family's bodies. Baking soda and water make for great general cleaners. Citrus oil acts as a disinfecting cleaner, and vinegar works well for windows and other similar surfaces. There are also numerous companies that have fully biodegradable ingredients in products such as laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, and other cleaners.
Remember, our health depends not just on the food we eat, but on what we surround ourselves with.