Why You Should Choose Environmentally Friendly Products

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Why You Should Choose Environmentally Friendly
Products
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We all want our homes to be sparkly clean and
want to do whats best for ourselves, our family,
our pets and the environment. Choosing
environmentally friendly cleaning products can be
a challenging task. Many off-the-shelf household
cleaning products claim to be eco-friendly,
however there are many hidden chemicals in these.
Often many of these are toxic and can do harm to
your health and that of your family.
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Through a number of studies and research we know
that household cleaning products can be linked to
health conditions such as asthma, cancer,
reproductive issues, lung damage, burns and more.
The manufacturers claim that in small amounts
toxic chemicals are not likely to pose any health
problems, but when you are routinely using these
its difficult to measure the risk to your
health.
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You may use an array of products including
scents, soaps, detergents, bleaching agents,
softeners, glass cleaners, bathroom and drain
cleaners just to name a few. Lets take a closer
look at these and what their warning labels
state corrosive, may produce burns, vapour may
be harmful, avoid contact with skin, contents can
be harmful or fatal. So why do consumers continue
to use these products?
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Being aware of whats in your cleaning products
may help you understand why they can be so
harmful used over a long period of time. Here are
four common chemicals that are used in commercial
cleaning products and how it may affect your
health
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PhthalatesOften found in fragranced household
products such as air fresheners, dishwashing
soap, scented soaps and event toilet paper.
Phthalates are known to affect the reproductive
system of men and women.
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2-ButoxyethanolOften found in glass cleaners,
laundry stain removers and carpet cleaners.
Sometimes also known as 2-BE or butyl cellosolve
is known to be associated with blood disorders
and may even cause liver and kidney damage.
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AmmoniaOften found in window cleaners, toilet
cleaners, bathroom cleaners and
all-purposecleaners. Vapours from ammonia can
irritate the skin, eyes, throat and lungs.
Asthmatics are particularly sensitive to the
effects of breathing ammonia.
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Sodium
HydroxideOften found in oven or drain cleaners.
This product is extremely corrosive and can cause
severe burns. When inhaled it can also affect
your throat and respiratory system.Replacing
your cleaning products with a few simple
ingredients such as water, baking soda, vinegar,
lemon juice and clean sponges can be as effective
as the toxic commercial chemical products.
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You may want to visit our Clean Home Pinterest
board for inspiration on natural cleaning tips
https//au.pinterest.com/blisshomecare/clean-home/
Make wise choices and eliminate environmental
toxins that are harmful to your health. Reduce
your exposure to toxic chemicals by choosing
safer, healthier options that also minimise the
impact on our environment and keep you healthier,
for longer.
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