Top Toxins In Your Cleaning Supplies & Their Side Effects
The average home today contains more than 60
environmental toxins that negatively affect your health and the health of your
family. Studies show that due to the
rise in synthetically manufactured products used in the home, the rate of birth
defects, behavioral problems and serious illness is on the rise.
Per the EPA, the air in your home is 2-5 times more
polluted than the air outside. Per Dr. Ted Myatt, senior scientist at the
consulting firm Environmental Health and Engineering, “The air in your house
contains pollen, mold and ozone that leaks in from outdoors, as well as pet
dander and pollutants from household cleaning products.”
Consumer products that contain harmful chemicals are
believed to cause physical illness and behavioral disorders in children such as
ADHD/ADD. The accumulation of toxins in the body is linked to degenerative
diseases, cancer, allergic reactions and autism. Children are more susceptible
as they play on the floor and put everything in their mouths. These toxins are
dangerous because they are small enough to become lodged in the lungs. From
there, they can travel through the blood to any vital organ. Children are more
at risk as their brains and organs are still developing.
Polybrominated
Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs): These are flame retardant chemicals found in
many household items such as foam pillows and the foam stuffing in furniture.
It is also found in sleepwear and flame retardant cribs. I wonder if a baby
lying in a pile of chemicals has anything to do with SIDS? PBDEs also cause
liver damage and thyroid problems.
BLEACH: Bleach has
been shown to cause reproductive problems in men and behavioral problems in
children.
CARPET
CLEANING PRODUCTS: Many types of carpet cleaner are extremely toxic to
children and can cause cancer and liver damage.
TOILET BOWL
CLEANERS: Some toilet cleaners contain chlorine and hydrochloric
acid, which are dangerous when inhaled.
CHLORINE: You can
inhale chlorine gases while taking a hot shower. We have attached a simple
shower filter that takes out most of the chlorine.
FORMALDEHYDE,
PHENOL, BENZENE, TOLUENE: These chemicals which are found in
cosmetics, more commonly nail polish, beverages, fabrics (wallpapers) and
common household cleaners, cause dizziness, insomnia, headaches, rashes, cancer
and damage to the immune system.
RADON: Radon is a
natural radioactive gas. Radon seeps through cracks in the basement, the
surrounding foundation and well water. It is the 2nd leading cause of cancer in
the United States.
LEAD: Lead is
found in older paints, old plumbing and the soil near busy roads. It causes
kidney and neurological damage, high blood pressure, disrupted cell production
and reproductive problems.
CARBON
DIOXIDE: This is found in furnaces that burn propane, butane or
oil. It can cause cancer.
VINYL
CHLORIDE: This is what gives a car the “new car smell”. Found in
the plastic interior of new cars, this chemical can cause liver damage.
HYDROFLUORIC
ACID: Commonly found in household rust removers, it can cause intense pain
if it meets the skin.
FREON: Freon is
what keeps refrigerators and air conditioning units cold. According to Dr.
Hulda Clark, Freon was found in the cancerous internal organs of cancer
patients. She suggests an alternative refrigerant called Forane that is easier
for the body to handle.
PHTHALATES: These
chemicals are used in nail polish, toys, adhesives, paint and PVC plastics.
These are clear liquids used as plasticizers; they make fragrances last longer
and make things bend. They are found in everything from shower curtains to wall
coverings to food storage containers to teething rings. They are toxic to the
reproductive system and can cause cancer.
BENZOPYRENES: These are
found in vehicle exhaust fumes, tobacco, burnt food and wood smoke. They are
also carcinogenic. In 2001, the National Cancer Institute found high levels of
benzopyrenes in steak, hamburgers, burnt toast, and chicken that were grilled
and well-done. I once heard a story of a young woman who was in her 40’s, and
in excellent shape who ran every day. She had 2 small children. She ate all her
food grilled with minimum fat. She was diagnosed with cancer and within 6
months died. Her doctor stated she had high levels of benzopyrenes in her
system due to all the grilling and charring of foods.
TEFLON: The
Environmental Protection Agency has stated that perfluorooctanoic acid–PFOA (a
chemical produced to make Teflon) is carcinogenic and causes hypothyroidism. It
is a chemical used in the manufacture of Teflon coatings in cookware.
Environmental Groups explain that PFOA does not break down and seems to last in
the environment forever. When the blood of several hundred children was studied
in 2001, 96% of the blood samples contained PFOA.
Many of these toxins come from household cleaning
products. In response to this, many companies offer “green” cleaning products,
which advertise themselves as being safe for humans and the environment.
However, even these green cleaners are not necessarily healthier either.
According to Alexandra Gorman Scranton, director of science and research for
Women’s Voices for the Environment, the reason is that there is inadequate
federal regulation when it comes to manufacturing. They can be marketed as
green and still contain toxic chemicals. You need to pay special attention to
the ingredients.
Copy and paste the link below that I found on Pinterest for some amazing DIY cleaning supplies recipes. They are all chemical free and they actually work.
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