After a long winter, nothing feels better than Spring fever. For those in colder climates, we see temperatures rise, snow and ice melt, birds return and signs of new life emerging. It is a time of renewal and rebirth. We feel enthused about the prospect of tackling those household projects that have been neglected over the winter. We are anxious to begin our spring cleaning rituals both in our homes and in our outdoor environment as well.
Before you go any farther with your spring cleaning rituals, I urge you to evaluate the products you use.
The very things you are using to clean your home are the primary source of toxins and possibly the biggest contributor to indoor air pollution in your home. A single application of any cleaning product can cause the harmful ingredients to linger in your home for many hours.
Here is a list of the 10 toxic household cleaners and a few examples where you may find them:
- Chlorine Bleach – laundry and mildew removers
- Formaldehyde – laundry products
- Ammonia – glass cleaners and jewelry cleaners
- Aerosol Sprays – all aerosol cleaners, air fresheners, disinfectants
- Percholoroethylene – jewelry cleaners, dry cleaning chemicals, spot cleaners
- Fragrances – air fresheners, dish soaps, disinfectants
- Triclosan – antibacterial soaps
- Coal Tar Dyes – cleaning products, laundry products, window cleaners
- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds – fabric softeners, bathroom cleaners, degreasers
- Butyl cellosolve – all-purpose cleaners, window cleaners
As you get ready to dust off the cobwebs and tidy things up for the new season, take inventory of your cleaning products. In an upcoming post, I’ll give you some safe, eco-friendly alternatives to harsh chemical cleaners to help keep you and your family safe and healthy.
Until then, I’d love to hear from you. What’s on your spring cleaning to-do list? Please comment and share below.
And if you have any questions about sensitivity screening or bioenergetic testing to determine what may be causing your health issues, I’d love to connect.
