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Squeaky clean and green: Use non-toxic alternatives to avoid toxic chemicals in commercial cleaning products

By zoeysky // 2024-03-04

It's important to keep your home clean even after a disaster to maintain a healthy lifestyle. After all, maintaining cleanliness at home doesn't just help protect against external threats like infections and diseases, it also helps support your overall well-being. (h/t to Lung.org)

Commercial cleaning products often contain harmful chemicals

While cleaning products and disinfectants are useful and effective, it is best to avoid commercial products because many commercial cleaning supplies sold in stores can cause adverse effects, such as eye and throat irritation. They can even burn your skin. Some products contain chemicals that also release volatile organic compounds, which can trigger allergic reactions, headaches and chronic respiratory problems. Studies have also found that many cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals that have been found to cause serious health problems, such as liver damage and cancer. If you want to protect your family from the harmful chemicals in commercial cleaning products, consider switching to an all-purpose non-toxic cleaner.

How do commercial cleaning products affect your overall health?

A lot of commercial cleaning supplies and household products can irritate the eyes or throat, or cause headaches and other negative side effects. Other common products may also release dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). VOCs are chemicals that vaporize at room temperature. Even natural fragrances like citrus can react to produce dangerous pollutants inside your home. VOCs and other chemicals released when using cleaning supplies are linked to chronic respiratory problems, allergic reactions and headaches. Studies are being conducted to determine how these chemicals affect people with asthma and other respiratory illnesses. Studies have also found links between exposure to chemicals from cleaning supplies to occupational asthma and other respiratory illnesses. These are some of the cleaning supplies and household products that contain VOCs and other toxic substances:

• Aerosol spray products (e.g., beauty, health and cleaning products)
• Air fresheners
• Chlorine bleach
• Detergent and dishwashing liquid
• Dry cleaning chemicals
• Furniture and floor polish
• Oven cleaners
• Rug and upholstery cleaners

Do not combine bleach or any bleach-containing product with cleaners containing ammonia. The gases created from this combination can cause chronic breathing problems and even death.

Avoiding harmful cleaning and household products

When buying products, always check labels before you buy them. Buy non-toxic products that do not contain VOCs, fragrances, irritants and flammable ingredients. Avoid using air fresheners at home. Keep in mind that manufacturers are not obligated by U.S. law to list all ingredients in their consumer products. Additionally, products that are labeled "green" do not necessarily mean they are safer. Research products from a reliable source. For a safer cleaning alternative, you can clean your home with warm water and soap. Use baking soda as a natural ingredient for surfaces that need a good scrubbing. Combine a bit of vinegar and water to clean glass. When using cleaning or household products at home, keep the area well-ventilated. Always open windows and doors when cleaning. Avoid using cleaning products in a small, enclosed space. (Related: Prepper sanitation: How to make DIY disinfecting wipes.)

Use an all-purpose non-toxic cleaner to keep your home clean without harmful chemicals

Protect your family from toxic ingredients in commercial cleaning products by using Health Ranger Select's All Purpose Non-Toxic Cleaner Concentrate Soap, the ultimate natural cleaning partner. This gentle but powerful formula helps eliminate stains, grime and dirt without compromising your health or the environment. Unlike other commercial cleaning products, All Purpose Non-Toxic Cleaner Concentrate Soap is an all-purpose cleaner that does not contain hidden toxins or strong chemical fragrances. All Purpose Non-Toxic Cleaner Concentrate Soap is made with wholesome, eco-friendly ingredients, such as organic coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil and different powerful essential oils that make it safe for you, your family and the environment. All Purpose, Non-Toxic Cleaner Concentrate Soap is a versatile cleaner and you can use it for your laundry or cleaning carpets. Apply it on any water-safe surface in your home, such as bathroom tiles, fixtures, floors, kitchen counters, sinks and woodwork. Health Ranger Select's All Purpose Non-Toxic Cleaner Concentrate Soap is your ultimate cleaning partner. It is non-toxic, non-GMO, non-China and certified organic. It is also thoroughly lab-tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology. Visit Health Ranger Store to find more prepping products and Homesteading.news for more tips on how to keep your home clean using non-toxic ingredients and products. Watch the video below to learn more about All Purpose Non-Toxic Cleaner Concentrate from the Health Ranger Store. This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.

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