When Green Isn't Green

Natural cleaning is an age-old practice which is being rejuvenated by the "green" movement that is sweeping the world. Many are seeking to join this movement but aren't sure where to begin. There are many products on the market which are promoted as "safe" or "green". The sad truth is that many of these products aren't truly safe and/or aren't truly supporting the green movement. But how can a person tell which products are good to buy and which aren't?

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How Can Natural Cleaning Benefit You?

Have you ever wondered about the benefits of natural cleaning? Here are some reasons why you may wish to switch to natural cleaning in your home.


Health Benefits
Look on any the container of any cleaning or personal care product and you'll find a list of seemingly unpronouncable ingredients (if they list the ingredients at all):  Parabens (butyl-, ethyl-, methyl-, propylparaben), sodium laurel sulfate (SLS), sodium fluoride, propylene glycol, padimente-O, octyl-methoxycinnamate, D&C colors, FD&C colors, formaldehyde (embalming fluid) or fragrance, just to name a few. The effects of these toxins are listed here. Also, you can visit http://www.scorecard.org/health-effects/ to see a list of ingredients. In fact, you'll find 19 pages of carcinogens there!

According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency-produced “The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality”: “A growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities.”

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