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Non-Toxic Laundry cleaners

Detergent is specially adapted to clean synthetic fabrics and it has the added advantage of not leaving soil residues even in hard water.  However, detergents are generally derived from petrochemicals and people sensitive to these compounds may find it hard to tolerate detergents or the fragrances they are scented with. 
In addition, most detergents contain phosphates, [...]

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Under the Kitchen Sink

The storage space under the kitchen sink may be the most deadly poison zone in your home.  This area is commonly used to store household cleaning agents, furniture polish, detergents, stain removers, degreasers, and other assorted chemicals that promise to make every home a sparkling, shiny, sanitized museum that will be the envy of the [...]

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Non-toxic Household Products

Here is a list of natural non-toxic ingredients that may be used to clean your home:
 
GENERAL CLEANING
Safe Substitutes in the Kitchen and Bath
One shelf of simple and relatively safe ingredients can be used to perform most home cleaning chores.  All that’s needed is a knowledge of how they work and how different ingredients should be [...]

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Toxic household products

AEROSOL PROPELLANTS: Petroleum-derived gases such as isobutane may create difficulties in breathing.
AIR  FRESHENERS: Key ingredients such as ammonia, formaldehyde (a potential human cancer producer), petroleum distillates, isobutane, phenol, and propane may cause lung irritation (including asthma-like symptoms) and eye irritation.  Isobutane and propane are highly flammable propellants.  Over-exposure may cause cancer, central nervous system damage, [...]

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Non- toxic carpet cleaning

Rosemary-Lavender Carpet Shampoo
This recipe makes enough for a 10′ x 13′ room.  If you can’t find soap flakes you can use 1/4 cup borax instead, but test the outcome of this substitution on a small area first.

2 cups baking soda
1/2 cups soap flakes
20 drops lavender essential oil
8 drops rosemary essential oil
1/2 [...]

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Pet Products

How can I tell which pet products contain dangerous chemicals?
Check the product label for the active ingredients.  If a product contains any of the seven common organophosphates, don’t buy it!  The seven organophosphates are chlorpyrifos, dichlorvos, phosmet, naled, tetrachlorvinphos, diazinon and malathion.  Also avoid products containing carbamates.  Other chemicals to watch out for and avoid [...]

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