Home Sweet Toxic Home Part 3 in series

Part 3 following "22 Ways to Cancer-Proof Your Life Today"
By Ty Bollinger of The Truth About Cancer
Italic by Debbie Dennison 

The chemical industry has successfully brainwashed the general public into associating its various chemical-based houshold formulas with sanitation and cleanliness.  As it turns out, common products found in the homes of tens of millions of people are anything but safe.

A report by Women's Voices for the Earth found that many conventional cleaning products including those ostensibly branded as "green", contained hidden carcinogens.  These include 1,4-dioxane (which is also present in many laundry soap products, even those branded as "natural") and chloroform, as well as reproductive toxins such as phthalates and toluene.

You should know that these and other toxic subtances aren't always listed on ingredient labels, which can make it difficult to know wht's safe to buy.  As in other sections above, I'll (Ty Bollinger) go through each product category and give you a list for each with safer, non-toxic solutions.

Organic Consumers Association.  Natural Consumer Products Found  Contaminated with Cancer=Causing 1,4-Dioxane in Groundbreaking Analysis Released by OCA.  http://www.organicconsumers.org/news/natural-consumer-products-found-contaminated-cancer-causing-14-dioxane-groundbreaking-analysis
Women's Voices for the Earth.  What's Hiding in Your Cleaning Products?  http://www.womensvoices.org/avoid-toxic-chemicals/cleaning-products/dirty-secrets/

12. Household Cleaning Supplies:

Many of the household names you've come to recognize as germ-killers for tackling that filthy

kitchen, that streaky mirror, or that just-close-the-lid toilet are some of the most dangerous chemical solutions you have in your home.

Practically every chemical already mentioned in the personal care section (blog #2) of this report is also found in household cleaning supplies.  Added to that list are even worse substances such as lye (a corrosive acid), ammonia, chloramine gases, 1,4-dioxane, and a laundry list of hormone-disrupting chemicals that are a major contributor to cancer.

None of these chemicals are necessary when basic ingredients such as water, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and vinegar are mostly just as effective at performing the same jobs without the toxicity.  Even for more serious jobs that involve scrubbing and degreasing, there are safer alternatives than the majority of products found on your grocery store shelf.

I won't list every single household cleaning product to avoid because the vast majority of what's out

there would end up on this list.  I'll instead tell you some of the best options for both homemade and commercial cleaning formulas.  It's easier than you think to make your own cleaning supplies at home to avoid the pitfalls of conventional chemical-based products.  Here is a simple, non-toxic, inexpensive, all-purpose cleaning solution you can make.  

DIY All Purpose Cleaner recipe:  Mix 1/2 Cup vinegar and 1/4 Cup baking soda into 2 quarts of water.  Adding a little lemon juice, vinegar, and Borax will make this solution even more potent.  

You can also use a pre-mixed, natural, multi-purpose cleaning product such as CitraSolv, which contains no harsh solvents or synthetic detergents.

CitraSolv.  http://citrasolv.com  

Bon Ami is a safe, all natural alternative to powder cleansers for scrubbing sinks and showers.

Bon Ami.  http://bonami.com/index.php/products/powder_cleanser/ 

To clean your windows, try mixing 3 parts vinegar to 1 part warm water and spraying as needed.

Or if you'd prefer other pre-made options, check out what the following brands have to offer as safe, non-toxic cleaning options for the home:

• BioShield BioShiled. http://bioshieldpaint.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=108&zenid=4da30ba604ca9e151b4b892a364c53fe
• Ecover Ecover.  http://www.ecover.com/
• Seventh Generation Seventh Generation.  http://www.seventhgeneration.com/green-cleaning
• Shaklee  Shaklee. http://www..shaklee.com/us/en/shop/healthyhome

13. Laundry Detergent

Earlier, I (Ty Bullinger) talked a little bit about 1,4-dioxane, a chemical byproduct that results from a

cheap chemical processing method often used in personal care product industry.  It turns out the laundry cleaning industry is also purveyor of this poison, with some of the worst offending brands being the most popular ones.

Even some of the so-called "green" brands were found on an Organic Consumers Association research study to contain high levels of 1,4-dioxane.

These 5 brands, however, showed undetectable levels of 1,4-dioxane:

• Clorox Green Works Natural
• Ecos
• Life Tree Laundry Liquid
• Method Squeaky Green
• Seventh Generation Free & Clear

  Organic Consumers Association.  "Carcinogenic 1,4-Dioxane Found in Leading "Organic" Brand Personal Care Products."  http://www.organicconsumers.org/old_articles/bodycare/DioxaneRelease08.php

The Environmental Working Group (ESG) also lists on its "A" list of the safest most toxin-free laundry detergents the following brands which I (Ty Bullinger) also recommend:

• Ecover ZERO Laundry Liquid Concentrate
• biokleen Laundry Liquid, Citrus Essence
• Planet 2x Ultra Laundry Detergent
• GrabGreen Delicate Laundry Detergent Pods
• Sun & Earth Laundry Detergent
• Green Shiled Organic Laundry Detergent 

 Environmental Working Group. Laundry Detergent.  http://www.ewg.org/guides/subcategories/49-LaundryDetergentHE

14. Dish washing Detergents and Dish Soaps 

  

What's there really tos ay that hasn't been covered in the previous sections?  As with laundry soap,

hand soap, and household cleaning supplies, dishwashing detergents and dish soaps are cesspools of endocrine disrupting chemmicals, carcinogenic substances and unknown by products of questionable origin.

The easiest to find and safest alternatives to big brand names include:

• Severnth Generation
• Earth Friendly, Better Life
• Honest
• DIY homemade

Ameo is a Clinical (not therapeutic, which is a marketing term) but proven clinical grade by world standards.  Safe for your foods, personal care, cleaning, all uses.                                        

Recipe: 2 parts Borax, 2 parts washing soda (a derivative of baking soda), 16 parts water, 12 parts Dr

Bonner's Sal Suds, and 15-20 drops of your favorite scent in essential oil.  (I like Lemon, or ProShield which is stronger than the popular Thieves, or any citrus)

Another tips for scrubby sponges used in the kitchen.  Every day, place in microwave for 30 seconds on high.  They must be squished out, wet.  And caution they will be hot.

 

 

 

20 Mule Team Borax.  http://www.20muleteamlaundry.com

Nature's Nurture.  How to turn Baking Soda into  Washing Soda.  http://naturesnurtureblog.com/ttt-turn-baking-soda-into-washing-soda/

Dr Bonner's Sal Suds. http://www.drbonner.com/DBMS/category/SALSUDSCLEANER.html

Live Simply.  Easy DIY Dish Soap.  http://livesimply.me/2015/04/04/easy-diy-dish-soap/

 

Another Environmental safe, product comes from NeoLife, GNLD, which has been used to clean wildlife from oil spills.  They have laundry, basic, and stronger cleaners, natural and safe.

http://neolife.com/en-us/home/
Sponsor #32-260985  

15. Air Fresheners

Avoid the commercial ones at all costs!  Air fresheners are not only unregulated, but they're among the most toxic products you can bring into your home and work place.

The only thing you really need to keep your living space fresh and well-scented are all natural

essential oils and a diffuser.  There are many types of diffusers, simply do a search online.  Noting that not all essential oils are created equal.  The big name brands as YL, doTerra, Mountain Rose Herbs, Hopewell, NOW, Bulk Apothecary among the dozens out there.  However, 3rd party tests are showing they are not what they claim, they have some synthetic additives, causing them to be adulterated.  Or they use the wrong species of plant, the wrong parts of plant, the wrong processing, or very poor quality to cut corners for profits.  If you're interested in absolute pure, because you've been reading these blogs about toxins in your home, skincare products, etc.  You'll want to take a look at Ameo, this brand is only 2 yrs old.  They follow the strictest GCMS standards set by world research institutions for clinical studies.  They do more testing to prove their standard.  They even do a test to prove cell active cell permeability on live human cells, so you're not getting "dead" oils.  They are endorsed by world leading authorities in science research with essential oils, as well as medical and science Doctors, as being the first and only at this time, clinical grade essential oils available to the general public.  And their prices, surprisingly, are the same or even a little lower than the big name brands.  http://ClinicalGradeEssentialOils.myameo.com  

Go to these Facebook pages, for many diffuser recipes for all seasons.  As well as cleaning recipes, and personal care product recipes.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BasicsOfEssentialOils101/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealthyHomeWithEssentialOils/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealthyPersonalCareProducts/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/OilsForTheOutdoorManandWoman/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CookingWithEssentialOilsRecipes/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HealthyWeightWithEssentialOilsNutrition/ 

https://www.facebook.com/clinicalgradeessentialoils3000770/

http://WorldWatch Institute.  Air Fresheners Unregulated, Potentially Dangerous, Group Says.  http://www.worldwatch.org/node/5

16. Bathroom Shower Curtains  

This might not be one you've thought much about, but PVC (polyvinyl chloride) shower curtain liners

(the kind most people have in their bathrooms) are incredibly toxic.  They are often out gassing

dangerous VOCs (volatile organic compounds) such as xylene and toluene, as well as dioxins, endocrine (hormone) disruptors, and even cadmium and lead.  

There are the safer fabric shower curtains, you can remove and wash with your towels.  And when possible, having a class shower door instead of a curtain.  When you're in a motel, and your only choice is the plastic curtain, leave the bathroom door open some for fresh air circulation, and turn on a fan if one is available.

17. Cookware

If it's labeled as "non-stick" or "teflon", it's more than likely made from carcinogenic substances such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and other perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs).  The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is currently investigating these substances as a likely cause of cancer.  Even the increasingly popular anodized (protected) aluminum cookware is questionable.  The various polymer-based coatings used in their manufacturing may pose serious health risks due to chemical leaching and outgassing.

Your best and safest options for cookware are stainless steel, cast iron, and copper.  We have stainless steel, with copper bottom for even heating.  It cleans very easily, even stuck foods clean easy.  Nothing to flake off coating, into your food.

We've covered so much already and I (Ty Bullinger) hope yo've learned a lot so far.  

NOTE: This blog had 3 parts, follow to understand all that is being shared here.