Many chemicals used in conventional household products pollute our indoor air. Below, some suggestions for a safer, greener spring.
WHERE TOXINS FOUND
Conventional and antibacterial dish detergents and hand soaps, disinfectant and all-purpose cleaners; laundry detergents, fabric softeners, stain removers
HEALTH THREATS
Most are made from petroleum, a nonrenewableresource; fragrances may causeirritation and trigger allergic reactions;some detergents contain alkylphenolethoxylates (APEs), suspected hormonedisruptors. Antibacterial cleanserspromote growth of resistant bacteria
SOLUTIONS
Ecover, Naturally Yours, Seventh Generation laundry and dishwashing detergent; thorough hand-washing with plainsoap and warm water; Earth Power Herbal Disinfectant; AFMSafeChoice Super Clean; Vermont soap works or BioShieldCleaner. To soften fabric, add 1/4 cup of vinegar or bakingsoda to wash cycle; for stain removal, try soaking in watermixed with borax, lemon juice, or white vinegar
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