If it not green cleaning products,what is hiding under your sink?

Not using green cleaning products you may not be as safe as you feel in your home.Many are unaware that many popular products we have in our homes do more harm than good.

Which products in our homes are unsafe?

Degreasers can damage lung tissues and dissolve fatty tissue surrounding nerve cells. Drain and toilet bowl cleaners can be harmful simply by breathing during use and fatal if swallowed. Oven cleaners can cause severe damage to the eyes, skin, mouth and throat.

Chlorine Bleach is highly corrosive and extremely reactive. It was listed as a hazardous pollutant in the 1990 Clean Air Act and is the chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings in the United States. Additional examples include window cleaners, carpet cleaners, mold and mildew cleaners, germ killers and fragrances.

Did you know? 9 of 10 suspected poison exposures occur at home with household cleaning products. A 15-year study released at the Toronto Indoor Air Conference found that women who work at home had a 54% higher death rate from cancer than those who worked outside the home. This study concluded the deaths were a direct result of increased exposure to toxic chemicals with many found in common household cleaning products.

Green cleaning products are more then just an option.

What other choices do you have?

Here are three simple steps to create a healthier home:

1. Get Educated and Read Labels. Several popular cleaning products contain warnings that the products are dangerous, poisonous or flammable. You probably need a magnifying glass to read the labels on personal care products, but check them as well

Visit the National Institute of Health's Household Products Database ,to find out what is in your home. You can search by product name, ingredient, manufacturer, and health effect.

2. Take action. Apply a safer, more natural standard for the things you choose for your home and personal care. There are now green products that are safe, powerful, and smart so you can make greener choices without sacrificing convenience or budget

3. Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Contact your local sanitation department and ask them how to dispose of hazardous waste safely.

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submitted by Delia Dorn- As the principal and owner of Healthy Habits, she have educated men and women in both the private sphere and the corporate sector on how to implement eco-friendly initiatives in every area of life. It is her joy and privilege to help others improve their health, create a toxin-free home or business, and protect our environment for future generations.

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