Does your house smell "clean"?

Mine does. But it doesn't smell like bleach or Mr. Clean. I no longer use toxic household cleaners. And for good reason. Household cleaners are known to contain benzene, toluene, ethylebenzene, xylene, methanol, bleach (sodium hypochlorite),  fragrances, formaldehyde, naphthalene, and phosphoric acid. These chemicals are associated with a variety of health concerns, including cancer, hormone disruption, and immune and organ damage. Some are also suspected neurological toxins. And they're so very unnecessary! 


So here's to #9 on the list of the Top Ten Ways to Detoxify: No Need for Toxic Cleaning Products. 


While I had already long since stopped cleaning with toxic cleaning products, I still hadn't gotten rid of them all. So last week, I decided it was time. I rounded them all up and bagged them to be removed from the house. Here's the proof:

 

Amazing, huh?

So, what can you use instead of Mr. Clean, Vim, Javex, and Pledge? There are now several companies who make non-toxic, environmentally friendly cleaners. I'm partial to Method cleaners, myself.  And many people make their own cleaners with items found in their kitchen, like vinegar, baking soda, vegetable oil, and lemon juice. The Toxic Nation Guide to Spring Cleaning lists recipes for a number of household cleaners including all-purpose cleaner, floor cleaner, carpet cleaner, furniture polish, and window and glass cleaner, and tub and tile cleaner, to name a few. Have a look!