Are You Poisoning Your Family??!!

I read an areticle on www.mercola.com and it confirmed what I already knew. That alot of us are poisoning our familes with the toxic products that we use to wash our clothes and clean our houses.

Check out these excerpts from his article. (to read the full article go to http://products.mercola.com/laundry-detergent/?source=nl)

"...sometimes it’s the routine things you do… habits you’re so used to doing a certain way…things you never give much thought to the potential dangers you could be exposing yourself and your family to – like when washing your clothes.

Yes, I’m talking about doing your laundry.
To help put this more in perspective, here are a few stats on the staggering amounts of laundry washed and detergent used…

• An average family washes around 80 pounds (30 kg) of laundry every week
• In the US alone, 35 billion loads of laundry are washed every year
• The average amount of detergent used per laundry load = ½ cup… which means 17.5 billion cups of detergent are used each year in the US alone

So, whatever liquid or powder you’re pouring into your washing machine week after week, how do you know how safe any of these detergents are… or are not?
I’m about to let you in on the shocking truth… and it’s not pretty.
Let’s take a closer look at…

Potentially Toxic Ingredients Found in Most Laundry Detergents

For several years now, I’ve been alerting and educating people on the dangers of laundry detergent ingredients.
And I can tell you most laundry detergents contain a potentially toxic stew of chemicals that can leave residues behind on your clothing… and can be absorbed by your skin or released into the air you breathe.
Here are just some of the toxins found in typical detergent …

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) – Chemical foaming agent known as a surfactant. Studies have linked use of this chemical to a variety of health issues from skin irritation to organ toxicity.
• Dioxane (1,4-dioxane) – The majority of top laundry detergent brands contain this synthetic petrochemical known as a carcinogen. This is a by-product contaminant of the manufacturing process and is not required to be listed on product labels.
• Linear Alky Benzene Sulfonates (LAS) – Synthetic petrochemicals that biodegrade slowly making them an environmental hazard. Benzene may cause cancer in humans and animals.
• Nonylphenol Ethoxylate (NPE) – Petrochemical surfactant banned in the EU and Canada. May cause liver and kidney damage. Biodegradable, but biodegrades into more toxic substances.
• Petroleum distillates (aka napthas) – Derived from synthetic crude oil, linked to cancer, lung and mucous membrane damage.
• Phenols – Can cause toxicity throughout the entire body.
• Optical brighteners – Can be toxic to fish and cause allergic reactions in humans.
• Artificial fragrances – Linked to various toxic effects on fish and mammals, and can cause allergies, skin and eye irritation to humans.
• Phosphates – Used to prevent dirt from settling back into clothes after being washed. Can stimulate growth of marine plants that trigger unbalanced ecosystems.
• Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) – Group of compounds used as an alternative to phosphates. Found to cause reproductive and developmental effects in lab animals and does not readily biodegrade.
• Sodium Hypochlorite (household bleach) – Chemical precursor to chlorine, which is extremely toxic. Skin contact can produce caustic irritation or burns. Mixing with other cleaning products can create hazardous fumes.

These are just some of the toxic chemicals found in typical laundry detergents that can not only cause you harm, but raise havoc in the environment as well. These harsh chemicals can build up in your clothes and eventually penetrate your skin.
Detergent makers are not required by law to list these ingredients.
Well, I’m going to focus on four of the most toxic detergent chemicals… so you can keep a closer eye out for them and learn how to best avoid them altogether. I consider the four worst offenders in laundry detergent to be sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), 1,4-dioxane, nonylphenol ethoxylate (NPE), and phosphates."

"Phosphate residues left behind on items cleaned with phosphate-containing detergents have been known to potentially cause…

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Skin irritations"

"What to Look for in a Top Notch Natural Laundry Detergent

Just like there are cheap toxic laundry detergents, there are also cheap imitations of natural laundry detergents.

• 100% Non-Toxic and 100% Biodegradable – Helps protect the environment… particularly, lakes and streams.
• Uses 100% natural and eco-certified ingredients – All natural ingredients plus testing by an independent agency that certain ingredients used are indeed ‘green.’
• Uses only plant-based enzymes – Avoid animal-based enzymes and other animal ingredients (which can lead to unnecessary animal testing). More on the importance of enzymes coming up.
• Phosphates and Sulfates Free – Free from phosphates and SLS/SLES (and other derivatives).
• Petrochemical Free – Free from 1,4-dioxane (and all its derivative names) and NPE. You already know the health risks associated with these.
• Free from bleach, dyes, fragrances, optical brighteners, and masking agents – Only natural oils and food-grade ‘cleaning’ sources used.
• Derived from plants, vegetables, and natural food sources – Contains only natural food-grade ingredients.
• Includes a plant-based fabric softener – No need for a separate softener.
• Performs ideally in cold water and is safe for delicate fabrics and colors –Saves energy over hot water. Performs well regardless of fabric material and colors.

The point is the detergent you are looking for is 100% natural, with safe, non-toxic plant-based and food-based ingredients."

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