Household Cleaner Swap Challenge!

Household Cleaner Swap Challenge!

It’s pretty ironic when you think about it. We use all these different products to clean our homes, but sometimes we end up exposing ourselves to toxins and doing more harm than good!

In an average household, there are over 60 toxic chemicals in the cleaners we use every day.

Exposure to these chemicals over time have been linked to asthma, cancer, reproductive disorders, hormone disruption and neurotoxicity.

Although we can’t avoid exposure to these chemicals completely, we can significantly reduce it by choosing more natural brands.
The first step is to know what to look out for. Here’s a short list:

1. Phthalates are known endocrine disruptors, which get into our system through inhalation or direct contact. (It’s found in many fragranced household products, such as air fresheners, dish soap, and even toilet paper.) Companies don’t have to disclose what’s in their scents, so you probably won’t even know it’s there! Look for the word “fragrance” on the label when buying household products.

2. Perc (Perchloroethylene) is a neurotoxin and is classified as “possible carcinogen.” Exposure is most often through inhalation. It can be found in spot removers, carpet and upholstery cleaners and dry-cleaning.

3. Triclosan is an aggressive antibacterial agent that can cause the growth of drug-resistant bacteria. It’s found in liquid dishwashing detergents and hand soaps labeled with “antibacterial.

4. Ammonia is a powerful irritant that can cause chronic bronchitis and asthma when being inhaled over an extended period of time. It’s typically found in window cleaners and polishing products.

5. Chlorine is a respiratory irritant and it may seriously disrupt thyroid glands. Chlorine is everywhere - in cleaning products, fumes, even in city water to get rid of bacteria. Tip: use backing soda and vinegar for cleaning instead. Also, add filters to minimize chlorine going through tap water.

The good news is you can use a lot of ingredients you probably already have at home and make your own DIY cleaners.
Check out this list of 67 homemade recipes you can make right at home:www.keeperofthehome.org/…/homemade-all-natural-cleaning-rec…
This will not only save you a lot of money, but is much better for your body.
Your challenge this week it to look through all of your household cleaners and replace one (or all!) with a healthier, more natural one.
Are you ready? Let me know in a comment below!

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