Most people don’t think twice about the products they use to clean their countertops or scrub the bathtub, but the harsh reality is that they are exposing themselves and their family to hazardous and toxic chemicals. Over the last sixty years, the use of cleaners in our homes, schools and workplaces has increased, while at the same time the frequency of diseases such as cancer and asthma has also grown considerably. Coincidence? Hardly. Many experts see a clear link between the two.
What you need to know:
~There are over 70,000 synthetic chemicals in commercial production
~On average, three new synthetics enter the market each day
~Due to trade-secret labeling laws, manufacturers are not required to list all their ingredients on product labels
~Chemical information is required by law only on products used in the workplace; it is not mandatory on the products we use in our homes
~According to the National Research Council no toxic information is available for over 80% of the chemicals in everyday-use products
~Traces of chemicals can be found in every organ of the body within 26 seconds of exposure
The statistics are scary, especially for parents and parents-to-be. Happily the BabyGanics team has worked hard to create products specifically designed to address your concerns.
You can find all of their products on-line at Amazon as well as at major retailers like Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
Courtesy of Sara Snow's blog.
Also, right now Method is offering $9 off of their non-toxic, biodegrable Spring Cleaning Kit. For $24 you get:
— method laundry detergent, 25 loads - fresh air
— all surface wipes - cucumber
— multi-surface spray - cucumber
— dish soap - cucumber
— best in glass cleaner
— window + glass microfiber cloth
— daily shower spray
