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Saturday 3 March 2018

Top Tips For Eliminating Harmful Household Cleaning Products

By Laura Phillips


If you are concerned about the negative effects that chemicals can have on your health you may be surprised to find out that the air inside your home can be just as polluted, if not more so, than the environment that surrounds you when you step out the door. One of the ongoing reasons for the presence of toxins in your home is harmful household cleaning products. Here are some tips to minimize their use and information that will help you separate safe products from those that can have an adverse effect on your health.

You may not think that the product you are using to keep your floors clean or to shine up your bathroom tiles is hurting you but it can. For example, if we are using products and allowing our bare skin to come into contact with them it may mean that we are absorbing toxins through our skin. Others may leave toxic residue on the surfaces in our home that may cause health issues if they are not wiped off completely.

While many people are quite happy to wear gloves while cleaning they may not think about wearing a mask. It is important to make sure that as little of you comes in contact with the products you are using as possible. Some harmful ingredients can actually build up in our systems and make us sick even after we have stopped using them.

Ventilation is important and can help reduce your chances of getting sick. Many people find that their eyes may water or they may cough a lot when using certain products. This can be an indication that the products you are using are putting off strong fumes that may harm your lungs if nothing else. Breathing in any cleaner is not a good idea and it is no wonder that many people choose to wear masks while doing housework.

Some cleaning products may create toxic fumes if they are mixed together. Some individuals have gotten sick when they mixed toilet cleaner that contained sodium bisulphate with bleach or bleach-based cleaners. This can create chlorine gas which can be deadly if it is inhaled. It is important for you to know what you are cleaning with and to label your products clearly to prevent things like this from happening.

While some individuals feel comfortable using masks or gloves when they clean, others may be more concerned or may be dealing with chemical sensitivities. In this case, you will need to make sure that you look for natural products that use ingredients such as vinegar or baking soda in order to be able to cut through grime and eliminate odors.

Many individuals are using products that they make themselves in order to clean their homes naturally. In the past, vinegar, baking soda and other natural ingredients were used to clean and sanitize homes without harmful chemicals. If you are interested in going this route, there are many websites that feature recipes you can make yourself.

Of course, changing everything at once can be overwhelming and expensive. You may want to replace one or two at a time and try several different options before you find one that is right for your needs. It may also mean that you will need to work harder or let products sit a little bit longer in order to get the beautiful, gleaming, healthy home you have always wanted.




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