01/07/2018
However, according to the EPA, indoor air in the average American household is more that 100 times higher in pollutants than outdoor air, largely due to home cleaning products. Many of these cleaning products can cause immediate hazards such as skin chemical burns, respiratory irritation, watery or burning eyes, and poisoning, if accidentally ingested. Some potent cleaners can even cause chronic or long-term health concerns such as cancer, hormone disruption, and even brain damage.
In addition, once these household cleaners are washed down drains and into sewers many of the toxic chemicals do not break down immediately. Instead, these toxins are washed into rivers, lakes and waterways where they can pose harmful risks to fish, birds, and other wildlife.
In May of 2002, the U.S. Geological Survey conducted a research study of contaminants in stream water samples across the country. Researchers found “persistent detergent metabolites in 69% of all streams tested. Sixty-six percent contained disinfectants.”
Cleaning green is, with out a doubt, the best choice for our bodies, our families, and our environment. The first step toward green cleaning is making the commitment to research products, carefully read labels, and only purchase cleaning agents that contain all natural ingredients.
