Cleaning Products

Chemicals in Cleaning Products
Cleaning products and fabric softeners can contain many toxic ingredients which are not only harmful to the chemically sensitive but are a potential health hazard to anyone who uses them on a regular basis.
 
Formaldehyde is found in many household products from fabric softeners, paints, cleaning products, adhesives, carpets, bedding and even toothpaste and diet drinks - did you know that Aspartame is a by-product of formaldehyde? Formaldehyde has been found to cause cancer in rats. It can cause dizziness, headaches, heart palpitations, depression, insomnia, asthma, irritation to the eyes, nose, throat, lungs and skin.

 

Household Ammonia is found in many cleaning and personal care products. It is dangerous on its own but can be deadly when mixed with other chemicals particularly bleach. Ammonia fumes can cause symptoms from headaches, nausea and vomiting to  fluid buildup in the lungs.

 

Chlorine is found in both cleaning products and detergents. It is an irritant and a corrosive and can cause irritation of the lungs, respiratory passages and skin. Chlorine in washing detergents can leave a residue in the clothes and bedding that can cause skin problems or aggravate conditions such as eczema.

 

Synthetic Fragrances are found in cosmetics, toiletries, cleaning products, detergents and air fresheners. Many are toxic and can cause adverse reactions including headaches, rashes and allergic symptoms.