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DIY NON-TOXIC HOMEMADE CLEANERS
Wouldn’t you love to have the skills to make any and all of the products you buy from the store yourself? What if we face another supply chain disruption? Do you have what you need in your pantry to get by?
Here is a list of essentials to have on hand just in case:
• White vinegar jugs 5% or cleaning vinegar 6%
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Witch Hazel
• Baking Soda
• Pure Castile Liquid Soap
• Sal Suds
• Castile Soap Bar
• Essential Oils
• Washing Soda
ALL PURPOSE CLEANER (Makes 14 oz)
• White vinegar 1/2 cup
• Unscented liquid Castile soap 1 TBS
• Essential oils 12-24 drops
• Water 1 1/4 cup
GLASS CLEANER (Makes 14 oz)
• Alcohol 2 oz
• Water 12 oz
• A few drops of essential oils
SHOWER SCRUB
In a bowl sprinkle baking soda and a few splashes of vinegar to make a paste. Scrub in a circular motion. Rinse clean with water. If you want to store any left over paste just add more vinegar to reactivate it.
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Here’s a list of toxic chemicals to be on the lookout for:
Fragrance aka Phalates : Now, you won’t see the word “Phalate” on an ingredient list because companies aren’t required to list their fragrance ingredients but Phthalates used in fragrance oils, known as DEP (Diethyl Phthalate), are solvents used to extend the aromatic strength. I
If you have a face/body/cleaning/soap product and it has the word “Fragrance” in it, Don’t buy it! That product is an allergen, hormone disruptor, asthma trigger, neuron toxin and a carcinogen. Fragrances are highly toxic!
Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal agent present in some consumer products, including toothpaste, soaps, detergents, toys, deodorant, shaving cream, trash cans, clothing, cutting boards, credit cards.
Animal studies have linked Tricosolan to lower testosterone and sperm count, it may also effect thyroid function. Allergies and asthma, antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance. Alters gut biome
• Perchloroethylene is a chemical found commonly in fabric cleaners, including those that dry clean clothes and pull food and beverages from carpets. It’s a potential carcinogen and neurotoxin if inhaled consistently over time, which can happen as you continually clean carpets or pick up clothes fresh from the dry cleaner.
• Formaldehyde can be found in some heavy-duty cleansers. It has been connected with the onset of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that slowly eliminates the brain’s ability to control the body. It can also cause damage to the nervous system. In some cases, it can shift the balance of chemicals in the brain, which may lead to depression, mood swings, headaches, insomnia, irritability, and attention deficit. Formaldehyde can be listed on a product label by other names, such as:
Formalin
Formic aldehyde
Methanediol
Methanal
Methyl aldehyde
Methylene glycol
Methylene oxide
• 2-Butoxyethanol is a common ingredient in multi-purpose cleaners and window sprays. You may recognize it by its sweet, slightly floral scent. It is a glycol ether solvent that helps break down dirt and oil. Extended exposure to 2-butoxyethanol can cause high-grade liver and kidney damage, narcosis, and pulmonary edema.
• Chlorine. The same chemical used to clean pool water is concentrated in scouring powder, laundry whiteners, toilet bowl cleaners, and mildew removers. Prolonged exposure can disrupt thyroid function, irritate skin, and cause chronic dryness.
