There is a very real need today to avoid dangerous household toxins. Most people are unaware that nearly every home has between 3 to 25 gallons of toxic household chemicals. Although most of the products that are bought contain chemical toxins, most are masked under products that a consumer will assume is perfectly harmless.
In reality, they are actually very dangerous. Often, when a homeowner can not directly see, smell, taste, or feel a toxin, complacency replaces precaution. Consumers assume that the manufacturers would never market a product that could cause long term health problems. This can make it hard to avoid dangerous household toxins.
Bleach, air freshener, laundry detergent, and many, many more products all contain chemicals that can pose a danger to the home, family, and pets. The problem is that the federal government does not require that these ingredients are listed on the product label. The FDA does not require manufacturers to list potentially hazardous ingredients used in the composition of household products nor does the FDA require any product to list fragrance ingredients either.
Because of the fact that product labels aren't completely forthcomming with regards the true chemical composition of their products, it becomes difficult for the average consumer to avoid dangerous household toxins. There are an astounding number of listed and unlisted toxic chemicals that are used in our everyday consumer products.
If there ever was a golden example as to why consumers need to avoid dangerous household toxins, just take a look at air fresheners. Although they are marketed as a refreshing and needed addition to the home, air fresheners contain a number of toxic chemicals.
Plug in and aerosol air fresheners are particularly dangerous. The chemicals are broken into tiny particles when released; allowing for deep inhalation into the lungs. Most air fresheners will contain: naphthalene, formaldehyde, xylene, crestol, ethanol, phenol, and fragrances.
Formaldehyde and naphthalene are both suspected cancer causing agents. Xylene, is a neurotoxin and reproductive toxin and are also present in a wide array of products.
Laundry products (soap, fabric softener, dryer sheets) also allow volatile organic compounds to evaporate into the air. Soaps may contain Ethoxylated nonyl phenol, which can disrupt hormone balances. Fabric softeners may contain quarternary ammonium compounds and imidazolidinyl, which release formaldehyde as they are heated. The long term health hazards of these compounds are well documented.
Bleach is a strong corrosive. Fumes or direct contact can burn the skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract. It can be lethal, or do permanent liver damage if ingested. Like all powerful chemicals, bleach is potentially very dangerous. Chlorine bleach, in particular, is very reactive. Chlorine gas is also a respiratory irritant - it reacts with the moisture on the mucous membranes in the nose and throat and forms acids which burn the membranes. It can also burn the skin.
Of course, the best way to avoid dangerous household toxins, is not just to avoid buying products containing dangerous chemicals, but to remove all hazardous chemical products out of the home as soon as possible! Make no mistake about it: There are long term health risks that are scientifically documented to occur by exposure to dangerous household chemicals. Are you willing to take a chance with your health? Do you really believe that the chemical companies have your best interest at heart? If you are serious about your health and the health of your family, you have to educate yourself and on these insidious health hazards and once identified, immediately remove the toxins from the home! - 16650
In reality, they are actually very dangerous. Often, when a homeowner can not directly see, smell, taste, or feel a toxin, complacency replaces precaution. Consumers assume that the manufacturers would never market a product that could cause long term health problems. This can make it hard to avoid dangerous household toxins.
Bleach, air freshener, laundry detergent, and many, many more products all contain chemicals that can pose a danger to the home, family, and pets. The problem is that the federal government does not require that these ingredients are listed on the product label. The FDA does not require manufacturers to list potentially hazardous ingredients used in the composition of household products nor does the FDA require any product to list fragrance ingredients either.
Because of the fact that product labels aren't completely forthcomming with regards the true chemical composition of their products, it becomes difficult for the average consumer to avoid dangerous household toxins. There are an astounding number of listed and unlisted toxic chemicals that are used in our everyday consumer products.
If there ever was a golden example as to why consumers need to avoid dangerous household toxins, just take a look at air fresheners. Although they are marketed as a refreshing and needed addition to the home, air fresheners contain a number of toxic chemicals.
Plug in and aerosol air fresheners are particularly dangerous. The chemicals are broken into tiny particles when released; allowing for deep inhalation into the lungs. Most air fresheners will contain: naphthalene, formaldehyde, xylene, crestol, ethanol, phenol, and fragrances.
Formaldehyde and naphthalene are both suspected cancer causing agents. Xylene, is a neurotoxin and reproductive toxin and are also present in a wide array of products.
Laundry products (soap, fabric softener, dryer sheets) also allow volatile organic compounds to evaporate into the air. Soaps may contain Ethoxylated nonyl phenol, which can disrupt hormone balances. Fabric softeners may contain quarternary ammonium compounds and imidazolidinyl, which release formaldehyde as they are heated. The long term health hazards of these compounds are well documented.
Bleach is a strong corrosive. Fumes or direct contact can burn the skin, eyes, and upper respiratory tract. It can be lethal, or do permanent liver damage if ingested. Like all powerful chemicals, bleach is potentially very dangerous. Chlorine bleach, in particular, is very reactive. Chlorine gas is also a respiratory irritant - it reacts with the moisture on the mucous membranes in the nose and throat and forms acids which burn the membranes. It can also burn the skin.
Of course, the best way to avoid dangerous household toxins, is not just to avoid buying products containing dangerous chemicals, but to remove all hazardous chemical products out of the home as soon as possible! Make no mistake about it: There are long term health risks that are scientifically documented to occur by exposure to dangerous household chemicals. Are you willing to take a chance with your health? Do you really believe that the chemical companies have your best interest at heart? If you are serious about your health and the health of your family, you have to educate yourself and on these insidious health hazards and once identified, immediately remove the toxins from the home! - 16650
About the Author:
Angella Spinney, who has been a cancer survivor and natural living advocate for two decades, has made available a very detailed Toxin Checklist so that consumers can find outwhich products in their home present a health hazard. For a limited period you can have access to this Toxin Checklist by visiting her online site for safe and healthy homes.
