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Non-Toxic Cleaners
You have probably heard a lot about non-toxic cleaners lately, and maybe you
have seen some on the store shelves. More than likely, you have been approached
by someone who wants you to buy “non-toxic” cleaners from them and even make
money when you buy them from yourself and get your friends to sign up. If you
are like me, you question everything on the ingredient list, and when you can’t
make heads or tails of it, you put it back on the shelf.
You may have realized that our government ("FDA") does not really protect us
from harmful foods, and it certainly does not protect us from chemicals
that should never have been approved for use. It also does not make a clear
distinction between what is “safe” and what is “not safe.” So how do you believe
the claims? You can trust the marketing, or you can scrutinize each product that
you use and find one that you feel most comfortable using. But why does it
matter? If you don't choke on your cleaning products, and you're wondering
why in the world you should stop using them, or even give it another
thought, consider this:
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150 chemicals found in the home are
connected to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological
disorders. (Source: Consumer Protection Agency)
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The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL
CODE OF REGULATIONS exempts manufacturers from full labeling of
products if used for personal, family, or household care. (USA FCR:
Section 1910, 1200C. Title 29, Section 1500.82 2Q1A)
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Out of 2,435 pesticide poisonings in a
one year period, over 40% were due to exposure to disinfectants and
similar cleaning products in the home. (State of California Study)
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Most laundry detergents contain a form
of NTA. NTA is a substance we may reasonably anticipate to be a
carcinogen. (The Merck Index)
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Household bleaches which claim to
disinfect are classified as pesticides under the Federal Hazardous
Substances Act. (Guide to Hazardous Products Around the Home,
Household Hazardous Waste Project, 1989)
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In one decade, there has been a 42%
increase in asthma (29% for men, 82% for women). The higher rate for
women is believed to be due to women's longer exposure times to
household chemicals. (Center for Disease Control)
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Diseases that used to occur later in
life are now appearing at younger ages. Diseases that used to be
rare are more frequent, for example: There has been a 28% increase
in childhood cancer since the addition of pesticides into household
products. Cancer is now the #2 killer of children - second only to
accidental poisonings. Since 1977 the rate of cancer among American
children has been steadily rising at a rate of nearly 1% each year.
(National Cancer Institute)
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Warning labels on containers refer only
to toxic hazards from ingestion, however, only 10% of health problems
from chemicals are caused by ingestion. 90% are caused by the
inhalation of vapors and absorption of particles.
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Growing up on Chemicals: Our Children's Toxic Environment
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http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/media/cleaners_rm_030311.ram
How to Make Your
Own Non-Toxic Cleaners
The best way to avoid toxic cleaning products is to
make your own non-toxic cleaners, and
here is a great product to help you out! You will receive 3 sheets, front and
back, with instructions on cleaning your kitchen, bathroom, living room, floors
and carpets. Our homemade cleaning instructions also include natural air fresheners, metal polish, mold &
mildew removal, as well as natural laundry methods. As a bonus, you will also
receive a list of ingredients to watch out for in your current cleaning
supplies. These sheets are laminated so that you can use them while mixing and
using the ingredients during your cleaning session. Supplies are in bold print,
so that you can see what you will need for each task, or to make your shopping
list. Also, the font is pretty large for easier reading.
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