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“This eBook is dedicated to bringing awareness and solutions for household ‘upleveling’ – simple improvements and changes we can make to detoxify our own personal environments and reduce the toxins we proliferate over Mother Earth. I believe we’ve been collectively seduced by the ‘consumer spells’ that promise a better life, more time freedom and yet are more costly to our household budget, our personal health and definitely more costly to our environment! Have fun with the enclosed tips, ideas and recipes, and rest well knowing that for each change you implement in your home, you’re doing good for your family, your wallet, your health and the planet!” - Lorene Davies Founder Essential Oils Academy Author Natures Farmacy, and Natures Farmacy Benefits Book
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™HEALTHY HOME CARE
NON-TOXIC LAUNDRY CLEANING GUIDE
clean your home without risking your life!
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NON TOXIC LAUNDRY CLEANING GUIDE
Anti-Fungal Diaper & Underwear Wash
DIAPER WASH• 20-30dropslavender,teatree,eucalyptus,protect/disinfectantblendororangeessentialoil• 1/2cupdistilledwhitevinegar• 2cupswashingsoda
Mixwell.Addtorinsecycleonceortwiceamonthforremovingstubbornodors,bacteriaandgerms.
Bleach Alternatives
• Bluing–addsatouchofbluedyetocreateawhiterappearance.Donotusewithfabricsoftener.
• Grass Bleaching–leavelinensorclothesonapatchofgrassinsunlight,untildesiredwhitenessisachieved.
• Hydrogen peroxideisadisinfectant,saferthanchlorinebleachfordisinfectingandwhitening.
• Useaspraynozzleonthebottle.
• Sprayonbloodstains
• Sprayonclothdiaperstains
• Sprayonotherstubbornstainsbeforelaundering
• Lemon Juice–1/2-1cupinrinsecycle.
• Ifdesired,followrinsebyputclothesoutsidetowhiteninthesun.
• Spotremover–moistenspotwithlemonjuice,setinsun.Addabitmorejuicebeforewashing.
• Mixlemonjuice&creamoftartaronhard-to-cleanstainsonwhitefabrics.Willremoveruststains.
• Oxygen bleach–Nontoxic,100%biodegradable.Won’tdiscolor,noenzymes,phosphates,chlorineorpetroleumingredients.Thereare
threetypesofoxygenbleachesthatI’mawareof:
• hydrogenperoxide
• sodiumpercarbonate
• andsodiumperborate
Usefor:
• Stains
• Laundryboost
• Mold&mildew
• Upholstery,deckchairs,etc
• Sunlight–Hanginglinensandclothesonalineinthesunhasbeenanatural‘bleach’forcenturies,itwillwhitenthem,butwillfadecolors.
• Washing Soda & Hydrogen Peroxide-combineequalpartsofwashingsodawithhydrogenperoxidetoeffectivelybubbleawaystains.It
takeslongerthanchlorinebleachbutiseasyonthebudget,environmentallysafeandeffective.
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Detergents & Tips
Whybotherwithanalternativelaundrydetergent,ormakingyourownlaundrydetergent?
Smellsauthenticallyclean–atrulyfreshscent
Notoxicaromasandnotoxicsoaps.
Noitchyirritationfromlingeringchemicalsforchemicallysensitivefamilymembers.
Minimizehouseholdpollutionfromwater,dryervent,etc.
Savebig$$$
BeforeIgoon,letmeshareoneofmyveryfavoritehomecareandlaundrytools.Checkoutthisamazingprofile,foraproductthatisVERYreasonablypriced,veryeffective,andenvironmentallyfriendly:
BIODEGRADEABLE LIQUID HOUSEHOLD SOAP
MycurrentfavoriteisGreenOrganicsHome&laundryconcentrate.Therearemanybrandsonthemarketplace.Usetheseguidelinesinyourdecisionmakingforagoodbrand.
Highlyconcentrated.Nofillers.Youdiluteandaddessentialoilsifdesired,andtodesiredstrength.(lemon&orangearefavorites).
Notoxicfumestobreatheinwhileyou’recleaning–notoxinstoabsorbwhileyou’recleaning!
Greathouseholdcleanerforpeoplewithchemicalsensitivities.
Gentletotheskin–toughondirtandgrime.
Notoxinsfloatingdownyourdrainsorinthegutterswhenusedoutdoors.
ContainsNO:GlycoletherChlorineAmmonia
SIMPLE & EASY LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT BIODEGRADEABLE LIQUID HOUSEHOLD SOAPLightload1/2-3tsp
Mediumload3-5tsp
Heavyload1-4Tbsp
Addessentialoilsoforange,grapefruit,lemonoreucalyptusglobulustosuperchargelaundryresults.
Canbepouredondampordrygarments
Tips For Specialty Laundry
MUSTY CLOTHINGMustysmellingnaturalfiberclothingcanbefreshenedupbysoakingincoarsesaltforanhourortwo,thenlaunderingasusual.
PetrochemicalsMEAEDTA
AlcoholNonylphenolSodiumlaurylorlaurethsulfate
ArtificialfragrancesArtificialcolorsArtificialpreservatives
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Detergents & Tips
Tips For Specialty Laundry
NEW CLOTHINGNewclothesaretypicallyfullofchemicals.Todetoxyournewclothes,soakthemforafewhoursorovernightinlargecontainerofwaterwith
eitherofthefollowing:
• 1/2cupcoarsenon-iodizedsalt
• (Beaware,elasticintheclothingcanberuinedifleftinthesaltsolutiontoolong)
• 1/2cupbakingsoda.Mayfadecolors.Severalrinseswillbeneededtofullyremovebakingsoda.
• 1cupdistilledwhitevinegar
WOOLENSBiodegradeableliquidhouseholdsoaporanallnaturalshampooworkjustaswellasspecialtysoapsforwoolens.
WASHING POWDERSTIP:Suggestedbarsoapsforthefollowingrecipes:Fels-Naptha,Ivorysoap,Sunlightbarsoap,Kirk’sHardwaterCastile,andZote.
Ifyouhaveparticularlyhardwater,youwillwanttoadjusttheamountsofpowderusedforwashingaccordingly.
WASHING POWDER #1• 20Cbakingsoda(notwashingsoda)
• 16Cborax
• 12cupsgratedcastileorpureglycerinsoap–usekitchengratertogratebarsofDr.Bronner’sorsimilartypesoapbar
• 5Tbspessentialoilofyourpreference
Combinebakingsoda,borax,andgratedsoapflakes.Addessentialoil.Mixwellwithawirewhisk.
Use1/8cupofpowderperloadormoreifclothingisheavilysoiled.
Thisrecipewillmakeenoughsoappowdertocleanafamilyof4for12months(average).
WASHING POWDER #2• 2cupsfinelygratedFelsNapthaSoap(orotherbarsoaplistedaboveonTIPS)
• 1cupwashingsoda
• 1cupBorax
Mixwell.
Storeinairtightstoragecontainer.
Use2tablespoonsperlaundryload
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Detergents & Tips
LAUNDRY SOAP GEL• 2gallonscleanpurewater
• 1barsoap-grated
• Dissolvebarsoapinwateroverlowheat
• 1/2cupwashingsoda(Arm&Hammer)
• 1/2cupBorax(MuleTeam)
• 1Tbspessentialoilofyourchoice
Addsoda,boraxandessentialoiltodissolvedsoapandwater.Stircarefullyandthoroughly.Use1/4-1/2cupperloadoflaundry.
DUST MITE - EXTREME WASHDustmitesandbedbugsfeedoffskincellsthathavebeensloughedoff–andtheycanbeachallengetogetridof.Notonlythat,thetoxiccommercialproductsforeradicatingthesepestscancausetheirownchallenges.
Ifyourealizeyou’reneedingtoeradicatedustmitesorbedbugs,resteasy.Researchshowsthateucalyptusoilkillsdustmites.
• Add25dropsofeucalyptusglobulustoeachwashloadofaffectedbedding.
• Add25dropseucalyptusglobulustocleansoftclothwhenrunningbeddingorclothingthroughthedryer.
Disinfecting
• Adda10-12dropsofprotector/disinfectantblendtowashingmachinetodisinfectclothes.Especiallyhelpfulduringcold/fluseasoninpreventingthespreadofgerms.
• Addafewdropsoflemon,teatree,eucalyptus,protector/disinfectantblendororangetodisinfectlaundrywhileinfusingafresh,cleanaroma.
• Addlemonororangewhenwashingundergarmentsforit’santibacterialqualities.Italsoactsasadegreaserforgreasylaundry.
• Addafewdropsofscotchpinetolaundrytodisinfectyourclotheswhileinfusingafresh,cleanaroma.
“Most people are not even aware of the toxicity of so many commercial laundry products . . . They’re not aware that dryer sheets coat their clothes in a thin layer of chemicals that promote liver cancer. So they keep buying and using all these products, day after day, oblivious to the reality. Product manufacturers, meanwhile, absolutely deny the health consequences of their products. They acknowledge that the chemicals are present, but they claim the skin doesn’t absorb them. That’s nonsense, of course: the skin absorbs practically all chemicals. That’s why the “patch” medicines work in the first place: the medicine is absorbed through the skin . . .”- Mike Adams, The Health Ranger
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Dryer Sheets
ALL NATURAL, NON-TOXIC DRYER SHEETS #1• 8ozspraybottleofdistilledwater
• 40dropsbalsamfir,eucalyptus,grapefruit,lemon,orange,palmarosa,oressentialoilofyourchoice
Shakewell,sprayacleanwashclothtilldamp.Runthroughthedryerwithclothes.Keep3-4labeledbottlesinyourlaundryareawithyourfavoritelaundryaromas.
ALL NATURAL, NON-TOXIC DRYER SHEETS #2• Cut10–155”squaresofsoftfabricoroldT-Shirt
• eucalyptus,grapefruit,lemon,orange,balsamfiroressentialoilofyourchoice
Drop4-5dropsofessentialoilontoeachcloth.Stackclothsintoanairtightglasscontainer.Pyrexfoodstoragecontainersaregood,orawidemouthquartjarorspecialtyjar.Asneeded,takeoutaclothanduseasyouwouldanormaldryersheet.Refresheachtimeyouuse,bydroppingseveralmoredropsofoil,thenstoreinjar.
QUICK DRYER SHEETSTakeawashcloth,dampenit.
Drop3-7dropsofyourfavoriteessentialoilonit.
Tossintothedryerwithyourlaundry.Refreshaftereachuse.
Dry Cleaning
Ifpossible,avoidpurchasingclothesthatrequiretheinvestmentofdrycleaning.Manyoftheitemstagged‘drycleanonly’don’tactuallyrequiredrycleaning.Somemanufacturersjustwanttoavoiddisgruntledcustomerswhodon’tcarefortheirclothesproperly.
• Mostclothingcanbewashedifyouknowhowtodoitproperly.(Howdidpeoplelaundertheirwoolensandsilksbeforetheageofpetrochemicaldrycleaners?)
• Handwashyourdelicateclothes,takethemtoyourlocalcleanerforpressingonlyto‘crisp’upyourclothes.
• PerspirationStains&Odor:Spritzshirt,blouse,jacketorsweaterwithVodka.Really!Driesquickly,removesstainsandodors.
• Ifyou’drathernotdo-it-yourself,consider:
• professionalwetcleaning
• liquidcarbondioxide(CO2)cleaning
Ifyoucan’tavoidconventionaldrycleaning,onceyoubringyouritemshome,removetheplasticbagandhangclothesoutsideorinanareawheretheycan‘airout’andevaporatethesolvents.Leaveoutfor‘airing’forseveraldays,3-4atleast.
‘ORGANIC’ DRY CLEANERS OR EARTH-FRIENDLY DRY CLEANERS: BEWAREIfyou’vefoundadrycleanerthatclaimstobenon-toxicandEarth-friendly,besuretoaskaboutthespecificmethodsandchemicalsthatareused.Drycleanersmaypromotethemselvesas“green,”“organic,”or“environmentallyfriendly”whentheyaren’t.
Hydrocarboncleaningmethodsarepetroleum-based.Thesolventhasalltheenvironmentalconcernsofpetroleumandisamajorsourceofgreenhousegases.Somehydrocarboncleanersclaimtheirmethodsare“organic,”wheninfactthey’restillpetroleumbased–thoughnotastoxic.
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Fabric Softeners That Don’t Pollute
Eventhoseunscentedcommercialfabricsoftenersaresofilledwithchemicals,they’restilltoxic!Evidencefromjustonestudy-astudyfromUniversityofWashington,uncoveredthefactthatdetergentsanddryersheetsarecommonlylacedwithtwocarcinogens–acetaldehydeandbenzene,whichcarryawarningnottoinhalebyEPA.Usingessentialoils,andvinegarissomuchhealthier,andbudgetfriendly.
STATIC ELIMINATORSNotoxins,nochemicalresidue,noscents.
• Add1/2cupofwhitevinegarorbakingsodatotherinsecycletosoftenwaterandreducestaticcling.
• Wadupaballofaluminumfoil,putitindryerwhilerunningaloadofclothes.Itcannaturallyreducestaticclingwithoutaddingchemicals.
• Reducestaticinsynthetics,rundryeron“airdry”or“noheat”settingwhenlaundryisalmostdry,thenhangclothesupuntilcompletelydry.
Thiswillalsoreducetheneedforironing.
• Dryer-balls,eitherhomemadeorthosefromBedBath&Beyondwilleliminatestaticcling,softenclothes,andreducedryingtime.
• Turndownthetemponyourdryerand/orshortenthelengthoftimeforyourdryingcycle.Eliminates‘overdrying’.
FABRIC & CLOTHING SOFTENER #1• ¾cupwhitedistilledvinegar
• 5-10dropsessentialoil
Addtowashingmachineduringfinalrinse.Clotheswillcomeoutsoftandclean!Vinegarremovesanydetergentresidue,relaxesfabricfibers,andoncedry,novinegarsmell!Clotheswillalsodrymorequickly!BONUS:thetoxicresiduesfromdryersheets/fabricsoftenerswon’tbeagingyourclothes.
FABRIC SOFTENER #2• 1gallondistilledwhitevinegar
• 40dropspalmarosa,orangeordesiredessentialoil(ormoreifdesired)
Addessentialoiltovinegar.Storeinglassjarorjug.Shakebeforeeachuse.Add1cuptorinsecycleforlargeloadsAdd1/2cuptorinsecycleforsmallerloads.
FABRIC SOFTENER #3• 1cupBakingsoda
• 1cupwhitevinegar
• 2cupsdistilledwater
• 20dropsgrapefruit,lemon,palmarosa,orangeorscotchpine
Mixingredientswellinaglassjar.Add1cuptotherinsecycle.Softens,deodorizesandsanitizeslaundry.
FABRIC SOFTENER #4• 6cupsdistilledwhitevinegar
• 1cupdistilledwater
• 1cupBakingSoda
• 20-30dropseucalyptus,lemon,orange,palmarosa,ordesiredessentialoil
Mixwell.Add½-1cuptotherinsecycle.Bestifstoredinglasscontainer/jugsuchasanapplejuicejar.
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Laundry Starch
Inoureffortstodetoxourbodiesandourhomes,itmakessensetoavoidaerosolproducts.Didyouknowthatfinemistsofspraycanbeinhaleddeeplyintoourlungs,thenenterthebloodstream?That’swhymistingsprayswithessentialoilsratherthantoxicchemicalscanmakesuchadifference.Butthat’sallinadifferenteBook.(SEE Healthy Home Care™ Misting Spray eBook).Inthemeantime,avoidingcommercialspraystarchesthatcancontainformaldehyde,phenol,andpentachlorophenol,justmakessense.Makeyourownspraystarchwiththeserecipes:
STARCH FOR LIGHTLY-COLORED CLOTHES• 2-3tspcornstarchdissolvedin1pintofwater.
Pourintorefillablespraybottle.Useasneeded.
STARCH FOR DARK-COLORED CLOTHES• 2-3tspcornstarchdissolvedin1pintofwater.
• 1/2cupblacktea
Mixintorefillablespraybottle.Useasneeded.
Pest Solutions for Laundry
Dust Mites, Fleas, Ticks, etc.FACTS ABOUT DUST MITES
Dustmitesaresmallmicroscopicarachnids,membersofthespiderandtickfamily.
Studiesestimatethatthereareapproximately40,000dustmitesinanounceofhouseholddust.
Thesespiderycreaturesliveoffthedeadskincellsthataresloughedoffofourbodiesatarateofabout50millioncellsorsoperday,givingthemiteplentytostayalive.Adding‘insulttoinjury’eachdustmiteproducesabouttwentyfecalpelletsperday,addingtothepotentialtoxicityinourhomes,bedding,upholsteryetc.Dustmitesaresotiny,theycanactuallylingerintheairforabouteighthours.Whenanallergysuffererbreathesinthesepollutants,theycanexperienceasthma,wateryeyes,eczema,runnynosesandahostofotherallallergicconditions.Onemattressfromadoublebedcaneasilybehometo2MILLIONmites!
A6year-oldpillowcangetone-tenthofitsweightfrommites,deadmitesandmitedroppings.UGH!
Dustmiteshavestickyfeetthatclingtosurfacesandcannotbeeasilyvacuumedup.Simplywashingbeddingwillnotgetridofmanyofthemeither.AstudyconductedattheUniversityofSydneyinAustraliabyDr.ToveyusedEucalyptusGlobulusessentialoilwhenwashingwool,sheetsorlinens.Thestudyindicatedthatwoolwashedwithamixtureofdetergentandeucalyptusoilactuallyeliminatedupto95%ofthedustmitesinthewool.Thestudy,publishedintheJournalofAllergyandClinicalImmunology,concludesthatthemethodiseffective,simple,andinexpensive–eliminatingtheneedforuseofveryhotwater.
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Pest Solutions
DUST MITE CONTROL PROTOCOL FOR LINENS
Essentialoilssuchaseucalyptusglobulus,scotchpine,balsamfir,andothershavebeenproventobeeffectiveinrepellingmanytypesofinsects,includingmites,liceandfleas.We’veseenthatpeppermintplacedonentrywayswillpreventantsandotherlittlecrittersfromentering.Bemindfulthatessentialoilsmaydissolvematerialmadefrompetrochemicals.It’sagoodideatotestanareafirstbeforeapplyingtheoils.UsingtheoilsinMistingSprayscanalsobeveryeffective.Agoodratioofoilstowateris15-20dropsperpintofwater.Alwaysusedistilledwaterwhencreatingmistingsprays.Regularlyremoveallbedding/coverings/washabletoysetc.forwashing.Dr.Tovey,InstituteofRespiratoryMedicineUniversityofSydneyAustralia,recommendsthatfourpartsEucalyptusGlobulusoilshouldbeaddedtoonepartofcommercialliquiddishwashingdetergent--notlaundrydetergent.
Herecommendsthissolutionbeaddedtoabout3oz.ofwater(itwillturnmilky)topreventitfromdamagingtheplasticliningofsomewashingmachines.Agitatebrieflytosoakthelinensbeingtreated,thenstopthemachine,letsoakfor30minutesbeforecontinuingthelaundrycycle.
Dr Tovey’s info & research project at www.woolcock.org.au. Tovey ER, McDonald LG. Clinical aspects of allergic disease: A simple washing procedure with eucalyptus oil for controlling house dust mites and their allergens in clothing and bedding. J Allergy Clin Immunol . 1997;100:464–467. www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/eucalyptus-000241.htm
DUST MITE SPRAY FOR MATTRESSES, SOFAS, ETC:
• 1pintdistilledwater• 15-20dropseucalyptusglobulus,scotchpine
orbalsamfir
Addtocobaltbluespraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.Spraymattresses,pillows,curtains,upholsteredfurniture,softfurnishingsandtoys.Letsitfor2hours.
Forsafety,itsrecommendedthatyoutestasmallunseenpatchondelicatefabricsbeforeproceeding.
MOTH REPELLENTS
Mothrepellentsforyourlinens,woolensandclosetsaretypicallytoxicmothballsmadeofnaphthalene.Nontoxic,allnaturalessentialoilssuchasscotchpine,eucalyptusglobulus,balsamfirandotherscanrepelmothsandotherinsects,naturally,nontoxically,andinfuseapleasantscentthroughoutyourhomeaswell.Createasachetbyplacingseveraldropsofessentialoilonacottonball.
Wrapandtiethisinasmallpieceofcottoncloth.
Hanginyourclosetoraddittoyourlinendrawersthroughoutthehouse.
Refreshasneeded.
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Spot & Stain Removers
Someconventionalstainandspotremovingproductscontainbenzene,tolueneandxylene,allofwhichareneurotoxins.Othertoxicchemicalsthatarecommonlyusedareformaldehyde,acarcinogen,andchlorine,asensitizer.Makeyourownsafespotandstainremover!
GENERAL SPOT REMOVER #1• 1/4Cbiodegradeableliquidhouseholdsoap• 3/4Cwater• 10-20dropsessentialoil-orange,grapefruitoryourpersonalfavorite
Mixwellinspraybottle.Sprayasneededonspots/stainsbeforelaundering.Ifdesired,useanoldtoothbrushtogivethestainaextrascrubbing.
GENERAL SPOT REMOVER #2• 1/2cupwhitevinegar• 1/4cupbakingsoda• 2Tbspbiodegradeableliquidhouseholdsoap• 2Quartswater
Mixallingredientsinaspraybottle.Shakewellbeforeeachuse.Sprayontostain.Letstandforabit.Launderasusual.
GENERAL SPOT REMOVER #3• 1Cbakingsoda• 1Chydrogenperoxide• 2Cveryhotwater-todissolvethebakingsoda• 50-60dropsorangeoil,grapefruitoiloryourpersonalfavorite
Combinealltheingredientsinapotandstiruntilcompletelymixed.Storetheliquidinaspraybottleforeasyapplication.Sprayaffectedarea.Letsitforafewminutes.Launderasusual.
STAIN, ODOR, MOLD & GREASE REMOVER • 1/4cupborax• 2cupscoldwater
Bakingsodaorwashingsodacanbeaddedtothismixforadditionalpower.Soakclothinginmixtureor‘spottreat’withsponge.
SPOT REMOVING TIPS• Dropseveraldropsorangeoil.Addbiodegradeableliquidhouseholdsoapdirectlyonspots,letsit.Launderasusual.• Useadroportwooflemonoilororangeoilonastain.Letsit.Launderasusual.• Clubsodaisoftenusedtoremovestains.Rubintospotandcleanoffwithasponge.• Fortougherstains,mixbakingsodawithclubsoda.• Soakstainedclothinginabucketofboraxandwater.Launderasusual.• Soakstainedclothingorlinensinoxygenbleachandwater.• Shampooisapowerfulspotremoverduetoitsformulationtocutoils.Pourorganicshampoodirectlyonstain,letsit.Launderasusual.• Wetabaroflaundrysoap–FelsNapthaorZote–rubdirectlyonstainedarea,letsit.Launderasusual.• AddonecanofCoketowasherforseveregreasestains.It’stheonlyreasonIknowtohavecokeinyourhome!• Perspirationodor:Addonecupvinegarorbakingsodaperwashload.
Fruit Stain:Immediatelyblotwithatowel.Dilutewithcoldwater.Continueblotting.
Grease:Saturatewithorangeessentialoil.Letsit.Pourboilingwateronstains;sprinkledrybakingsoda,letsit.Launderasusual.
Blood:Soakincoldwater.Sprayhydrogenperoxideonstain.
Rust:Soakstainedareawithlemonjuiceandlemonessentialoil.Rubwithsalt.Placeindirectsunlightuntildry,thenwash.
Mildew:Saturatewithteatreeessentialoil.Letsit.Poursoapandsaltonspots,placeinsunlight.Keepmoistandrepeatasoftenasnecessary.
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Laundry Chemicals to Avoid Learn which laundry chemicals could put your health at risk.
By Sarah Lozanova
The chart below will help you identify and avoid harmful ingredients found in many laundry products. Learn more about keeping your laundry room healthy in "Toxic Laundry Detergent Ingredients to Avoid."
Ingredient to Avoid Found In Potential Health Risks
Benzaldehyde Laundry bleach, perfumes Irritation to mouth, throat, eyes and skin
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid Fabric softener Reproductive and developmental effects in animal studies
Artificial fragrances Laundry detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener
Irritation to skin and eyes; many are toxic and are suspected carcinogens
Diethanolamine Detergent
Irritation to skin and eyes; linked to liver and kidney tumors and developmental and reproductive toxicity in animal studies
Quaternium-15 Detergent Releases formaldehyde, a known carcinogen that causes rashes and skin inflammation
2-Butoxyethanol Dry cleaning chemical, stain removers Birth defects and reproductive and developmental effects in animal studies; carcinogen
Chlorine Laundry bleach Potent irritant to eyes, upper respiratory tract and lungs
Perchlorethylene (Perc) Dry cleaning chemical Liver and kidney damage; irritant; possible carcinogen
Ethyl acetate Fabric softener Neurotoxin; irritant
Nonylphenol ethoxylate Laundry detergent, dry cleaning aids Hormone disruptor
ER, KSN, OB, OB-1 Common trade names for optical brighteners Possible developmental and reproductive effects
Linear alkyl sodium sulfonates (LAS) Detergent Skin and eye irritant; can be toxic to aquatic life; can
produce toxic fumes during production
Petroleum distillates (also called naphthas) Detergent Chemicals linked to cancer and lung damage
Read more: http://www.naturalhomeandgarden.com/laundry-chemicals-to-avoid-zmez12mazsie.aspx#ixzz1sofeNz2X
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NOT ALL ESSENTIAL OILS ARE CREATED EQUAL
As you detox and make-over your home care, you’ll want to verify the sourcing and quality of the essential oils you’re using. There is a distinct difference in quality of essential oils in the marketplace.
LOOK FOR THESE QUALITIES IN YOUR ESSENTIAL OILS:
• Oils from organically grown and wild crafted plants. No pesticides or chemicals have been used in the cultivation of ANY crops.
• Premium –grade, 100% pure essential oils. No additives, extenders or compromises.
• All extraction is done in a manner as to preserve the pristine nature of the organic/wildcrafted plant material.
• NO GMO plants used for distillation or extraction.
• NO irradiation.
• NO sewage sludge used in any plants or plant materials from which oils have been sourced.
• NO animal testing, NO animal derivatives.
• NO cross-contamination from allergens; peanuts, milk, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, egg or shellfish.
• Authentic, therapeutic-grade oils. Independently tested and documented for purity and authenticity.
• Lot numbers and batch numbers on each bottle document and assure authenticity.
• Cruelty-free oils. No animal testing or animal products used.
With the right essential oils, you have the benefit of pure, unadulterated essential oils.
Pristine quality in every drop!