Constant sneezing, headaches, burning or itchy eyes, shortness of breath. If you’ve ever felt like you had allergies after a full day of cleaning, it may have been more than the dust. Conventional cleaning products may have been the culprit. Many of these products (all purpose cleaners, bleach, air fresheners, glass cleaners, etc.) are allergens and highly toxic to people and the environment. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside the typical home is on average 2-5 times more polluted than the air just outside (and in extreme cases, 100 times more contaminated) largely because of household cleaners and pesticides. The fumes created from combining bleach and ammonia can be deadly. Clean up your act by using natural cleaning products. |
