Household
Cleaning:
Use of toxic
cleaning products represents a major source of chemical pollution in the
home. Toxic chemicals have long-term harmful effects on the body and may
cause cancer and other diseases, especially chronic illness.
Everyone who
is chemically sensitive or wants to avoid becoming chemically sensitive
should keep contact with synthetic chemicals to a minimum. The more
exposure to chemicals, the greater danger of adverse results. Limiting
chemical exposure in the home can increase the chances of the human body
handling the onslaught of chemicals outside of the home. Whether a
chemical is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, it enters the
bloodstream with the same adverse results.
The following
are some safer alternatives for household cleaning and they really work;
however, when choosing any cleaning agent, test it to determine whether
it is safe for you.
Laundry
detergent 1. SHAKLEE BASIC L
(avoid
complex chemicals, perfumes) 2. AMWAY SA8 contain no scent, leaves no
chemical residue on clothes.
3.
NEO-LIFE
4.
Unscented TIDE or other unscented detergents
5.
IVORY DETERGENT
Laundry
Bleach 1. Oxygen (nonchlorine)
bleaches: CLOROX II or SNOWY BLEACH. They contain hydrogen peroxide.
Laundry
Whitener 1. 20 MULE TEAM BORAX
2.
MIRACLE WHITE
Fabric
Softeners 1. CALGON
2.
1/2 cup vinegar to rinse water
3.
Unsented store brands
Chemical
Neutralizers 1.
1/2 cup
baking soda to rinse water
products will
remove scents, 2.
1/2 cup
vinegar to rinse water
help bread
down chemical
build-up in
fabrics
Stain
Remover 1. Hydrogen peroxide
2.
Sea Salt
3.
Lemon Juice
Scouring
Powder 1. BON AMI
2.
Baking soda on sponge
Dishwasher
Compounds 1. SHAKLEE BASIC D
2.
AMWAY DISHDROPS
3.
NEO-LIFE
Chrome
Cleaner 1.
Apply pure
cider vinegar with a soft cloth, then buff with a paper towel.
2.
Whiting (calcium carbonate) available at paint stores.
