01/06/2019
A little behind!
Day 4: Thieves Laundry Detergent
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There are so many different laundry products...
Detergent
Fabric softener
Wrinkle releaser
Dryer sheets
Laundry boosters
Stain removers
🌱These products are heavily laden with toxic chemicals. Just a walk down the laundry aisle and that is quite obvious. We wear clothes everyday (although Claire has other things to say about this) so it’s so important that we aren’t putting such harmful ingredients right against our skin!🌱
Here’s some of the most used chemicals in your everyday stain removers:
☠️ Dipropylene glycol methyl ether — severe irritant of the eyes, and throat and is a neurotoxic. Can affect reproductive and developmental effects as well as damaging the central nervous system and hazardous to the environment.
☠️Ethoxylated alcohol — Irritant to the eyes, skin, and lungs. Repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin. It may be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen.
☠️Sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate — Severe irritant of the skin, eyes, and lungs. Prolonged contact many damage tissues, is corrosive and can burn the lungs. Had long-term adverse ecological effects.
☠️Glycol ether — This highly toxic compound is an irritant of the skin and lungs and severe irritant to the eyes. Can be very harmful if inhaled and a health hazard. Is a reproductive hazard and an environmental hazard.
☠️Nonoxyno-4 and -9 — Severe irritant to the eyes and lungs and highly absorbed through the skin and can be cause of genetic changes, birth defects and genetic changes. It is toxic to aquatic life.
☠️Petroleum solvents — These toxic chemicals are irritants to the eyes, skin and lungs. They may damage the central, peripheral nervous systems, and the respiratory system. Can be very harmful if inhaled, can cause dizziness and loss of coördination and act as a narcotic. Repeating skin exposure may cause defatting of the skin, or removal of the skin’s natural oils. Are not only a health hazard but an environmental hazard that biodegrades very slowly or not at all.
☠️Sodium hydroxide — This toxic chemical is severely caustic and corrosive, will burn the eyes, skin, and lungs. Can be very dangerous if inhaled and can cause chronic damage to tissues. High levels of exposure can cause damage to digestive system and lungs, leading to blindness or death.
https://organic4greenlivings.com/removing-stains-the-green-way-without-toxic-chemicals/
So bad! 😳
The Wellness Mama has a great printable on her website of what to use on different stains
Keep these things in your laundry room so you are ready to combat whatever stains come your way, and you can do it without any harsh chemicals! 👇🏼
💪🏽vinegar
💪🏽baking soda
💪🏽hydrogen peroxide
💪🏽rubbing alcohol
💪🏽ammonia
https://wellnessmama.com/3615/stain-treatment-reference/
Throw out your dryer sheets!! And fast (do some research on those.....😳😷) and grab some organic wool dryer balls (you can order on Amazon) and use your oils on them! So fresh!! No chemicals!! 🤟🏼
With a formula that effectively and gently cleans clothing, Thieves Laundry Soap is made up of plant-based ingredients and leaves no chemical or synthetic residue. Natural enzymes and powerful essential oils leave your clothes fresh and clean with a light citrus scent—something that everyone in the family will love. Not only does it clean well, but a little also goes a long way! Thieves Laundry Soap works in all types of washers, and a 32-ounce bottle can be used for up to 64 loads of laundry.
