Because of something called the Toxic Substance Control Act, companies did not have to clear even a basic safety review before using a chemical in a consumer product. The law has been slightly updated for newly created chemicals, but the 80,000+ chemicals created in the last century are still being sold in our stores... Manh of these chemicals are banned in Europe, but still allowed here in the US.
Are you thinking, (like I used to)... “I’ve been using them for years & I’m fine.”
But are we fine?
How often do you get sick in a normal year?
Do you have a chronic illness?
Do you get headaches?
Brain fog? Skin issue?
Hormonal upset?
Are you on daily medication?
•Some chemicals accumulate in our bodies over time
•Impacts may show up long after exposure
•Some chemicals can become harmful or more toxic in combination with other chemicals
•Chemicals can have more impact during certain periods of development (womb, infancy, puberty)
•Even tiny doses can be very potent Conventional cleaning products contain many endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can wreak havoc on your respiratory system, cellular health, thyroid, adrenal glands, and even mental clarity.
Here are a few Red Flag ingredients to watch for in your cleaners
- Phosphates
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate / Sodium
- Lauryl Sulfate (SLS/SLES)
- Polyethylene Glycol
- Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
- c9-11 Pareth-8
- Laureth-7
- 2-Butoxyethanol
- Ammonia
- Chlorine
- FRAGRANCE
- Dye
- Sodium hydroxide petroleum based ingredients.
But no worries! There are lots of natural cleaning options that work great!
- Baking soda
- Castille soap
- Borax
- Peroxide
- Vinegar ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- And my favorite and easy button is Thieves Household Cleaner concentrate! We have been using it for the past 9 years, and We LOVE it!
I wanted a cleaner that was SAFE & EFFECTIVE. And it gives me so much reassurance knowing that our home and environment are safe for us and our kids.
And Thieves Household Cleaner is way more cost effective than the conventional cleaners out there! One bottle of Thieves Household Cleaner concentrate makes up to 48, 16 oz bottles of all purpose cleaner! Yes, you read that right!
I made a free Cleaning Guide for you with some of my fav
non toxic, money saving, cleaning recipes, tips, & tricks
Click HERE to open your cleaning guide
- Bailey Lowe
Functional Nutrition Coach
(989) 245-5358
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