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The Truth About Laundry
Detergent
How Banned Toxic Chemicals are Still Being Used
Today In Your Laundry Detergent... And What You
Can Do To Never Pay For Laundry Detergent Again,
Have Cleaner Clothes & Amazing Skin...
by Kacper M. Postawski. Natural Activist, New Energy Researcher,
and founder of DetergentTruth.com
Dear friend looking for better health, and a better planet...
Did you know that laundry detergent
companies are not required to list toxic
ingredients on their product labels? These
chemicals, which may not appear on the label, can
interact with your body’s hormones, cause
reproductive harm, induce asthma, and cause
cancer. In addition to the multiple risks they pose
to our health, detergents are polluting our water
with chemicals that impair fish and plant life.
The benefits that you have come to expect from
your store-bought laundry detergent,such as brighter whites, deep cleaning, and a
lingering fresh scent, are actually harming human health and the environment.
While we depend on the government to monitor and control hazardous chemicals, many
consumer products use top-secret patented formulas that contain the very same
chemicals listed as “hazardous” by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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As we become more aware of the dangers posed by commercial products, the
companies are trying to save face by marketing new “natural” products. There is a big
difference between “natural” and “all-natural,” and the people in charge of
advertisement hope that you don’t know the difference. Exploring the individual
ingredients found in laundry detergents will help you make safe, healthy choices for
you, your family, and the environment. And you won’t believe how much money you
can save by using alternatives that are just as effective!
Natural vs. All-Natural
While shopping for cleaning products, you have probably noticed that all of the top
brand products have new labels claiming “natural cleaning power!” So, they must have
switched to safer ingredients, right? Well, they may have added some natural
ingredients to their products, but they did not eliminate all traces of toxicity.
While it is true that the “natural power of baking soda” will cleanse and brighten your
clothing, it will not neutralize the other cancer-causing chemicals that leave a fresh
scent, nor will it need the addition of harmful surfactants (cleaning agents) to clean
your fabrics. Some of the biggest culprits within detergents are chemicals that we often
overlook. The average consumer does not recognize the dangers of a seemingly
harmless ingredient (fragrance), and most of us cannot pronounce the other ingredients
(nonylphenol ethoxylates), let alone know what they do!
Pretty in Petrochemicals
Many of the harmful ingredients found within laundry detergents are petrochemicals,
which are synthetic chemicals made out of petroleum. As political and global conflicts
build1 around our depleted resources, the oil industry has continued producing
petrochemicals for consumer products. But are they really necessary? An in-depth
examination of petrochemicals, such as fragrance, phthalates, artificial colors and NPEs,
offers us every reason to avoid their use.
The Filth within a Clean Scent
When shopping for cleaning products, what is the first thing you look for? After
considering the price, you want to know what it smells like. You may think you are
choosing between spring blossoms and mountain rain, but you might actually be
sniffing formaldehyde and inhaling at least one carcinogen (cancer-causing agent).
If you have ever participated in a science class dissection, you probably remember the
tear-jerking, nostril-flaring scent of formaldehyde (the embalming agent used to
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1 http://www.ecologycenter.org/erc/petroleum/world.html
preserve frogs and pigs for dissection). The scent is unforgettable, but cleaning
products use a cocktail of synthetic fragrances that cover up this noxious gas.
The EPA2 reports that formaldehyde causes cancer in animals and may do so in
humans. In addition to severe allergic reactions, this gas can also irritate your
respiratory system and cause nausea. It is nauseating indeed to think of how often we
are exposed to these fumes while doing laundry and wearing clothes that carry the
scent.
The Science Daily News (July 24, 2008) reported3 astonishing findings from a study
conducted by the University of Washington on the toxicity of leading laundry detergents
and air fresheners. All but one of the tested products released at least one carcinogen
that the EPA deems hazardous and unsafe at any level of exposure. All of the tested
products contained chemicals known as “hazardous” and “toxic” by law, but the product
labels did not list any of the offensive ingredients for consumers.
Not only are the fragrances harmful, but the carriers of fragrance (phthalates) show
adverse effects on reproductive health. The Environmental Working Group4 notes that
phthalates cause deformities in the testicles of exposed male animals, while Women’s
Voices for the Earth5 reports that phthalates may harm male children and reduce sperm
count. This chemical pollutes the air and water while increasing your risk of developing
liver cancer.
In Living Green6, author Greg Horn discusses the reproductive harm caused by
phthalates because many plastics contain them too. He reports that human sperm
counts have dropped by 50% in the U.S. over the past century. Horn suggests that the
estrogen-mimicking compounds may lower male sex drive and result in “feminizing
effects.” He adds that breast development now occurs as early as 24 months in females.
The Body Burden7 Report proves that exposure to these chemicals produces long-term
effects, as urine and blood samples from all tested humans contained traces of
hundreds of chemicals, including phthalates.
The flowery perfumes escaping your wash cycle may smell pleasant, but they may
trigger asthma in your children and cause the development of new allergies. If cleaning
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2 www.epa.gov/iaq/formalde.html
3 www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080723134438.htm
4 http://www.ewg.org/chemindex/term/480
5 http://www.womenandenvironment.org/campaignsandprograms/SafeCleaning/HazardsReport.pdf
6 Horn, G. (2006). Living green. (pp. 40-41) Topanga, CA: Freedom Press, Inc.
7 http://archive.ewg.org/reports/bodyburden1/es.php
leaves you with a headache or cranky mood, don’t assume that it’s caused by the act of
cleaning. Your body is responding to the fragranced chemical cloud of neurotoxins.
If you are wondering why companies use such harmful ingredients for fragrance, the
answer is this: the bottom line. Natural fragrances, such as essential oils, are costly in
comparison to synthetic fragrances.
Cleaning Your Whites: The Illusion of Whiter
Are your white clothes really whiter after you wash them? Most laundry detergents
contain optical brighteners, which are chemicals that trick your sensory perception. Your
clothes are not really whiter and brighter, you only think they are.
Optical brighteners leave a residue of molecules that reflect ultraviolet light from your
clothing. The detergents are not providing a deeper clean to brighten fabrics; they are
leaving yet another layer of chemicals to give the appearance of vivid color.
The brighteners stick to more than just your clothes. While you are working, relaxing,
eating and sleeping, the chemical coating on your clothes and bedding is rubbing
against your skin. Due to the ultraviolet reactive molecules, your skin can become
photosensitive and easily burn from exposure to sunlight. Increased exposure to
ultraviolet rays increases your risk for skin cancer, which is only one of the many
reasons to avoid optical brighteners.
People with sensitive skin often experience irritation and develop skin rashes from
optical brighteners. Because many people assume this is some sort of allergy, they opt
for detergents that market “hypo-allergenic” formulas. The problem with such
detergents is that many of them actually contain ingredients to mask undesirable
chemical odors.
In addition to the irritation that optical brighteners may cause your skin, they harm the
life within our waterways. Such toxic chemicals can change the physical properties of
small organisms and poison fish. As they do not readily biodegrade, their effects are
long lasting within our environment.
Is Bleach a Safer Alternative?
Bleach within laundry detergents, whether regular or color-safe, seems like a great idea
because we know that bleach disinfects and brightens clothing; however, the negative
health risks outweigh any possible benefits.
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While you’ve probably heard the warning not to mix bleach with ammonia, you may not
have heard about the dangers of bleach itself. A bleach and ammonia mixture will steal
all oxygen from the air, but bleach alone is a harmful irritant that hurts your lungs.
In Green Living, the editors of E/The Environmental Magazine8 note that chlorine
bleach, as it flows down the drain, can produce organochlorines (OC), which create
problems for your reproductive and neurological system while increasing your risk of
developing cancer. Vinegar and baking soda provide the same benefits of chlorine
bleach without harming your health and the environment.
Harsh chemicals are just as bad for your fabrics as they are for your health. According
to the EPA, you are increasing the potential for fires by using chlorine bleach in your
laundry. As the chemicals break down fabric fibers, the amount of lint increases and
may catch fire in your dryer.
To stabilize bleaching agents, manufacturers add ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid
(EDTA). EDTA slowly biodegrades and can release settled heavy metals into the water
supply.
Our “Clean” Clothes are polluting our Bodies and
the Environment
What’s used to actually clean our clothes is yet another petrochemical: nonylphenol
ethoxylate (NPE). Extensive research and reports from the Sierra Club show us, yet
again, that the bottom line is more important than our health. While Canada and the
European Union have banned NPEs, the United States continues their use.
According to the Sierra Club, the possible reason behind the continued use is that the
Alkyphenol Ethoxylates Research Council (APERC) represents the manufacturers of this
harmful petrochemical.9
One of the many problems with the use of NPEs is that they imitate the hormone
estrogen, which then classifies them as an endocrine disruptor (as seen in phthalates).
Our hormones regulate many of our bodily functions, such as reproduction, and
anything that disturbs our hormonal balance can severely affect physical function and
fetal development.
Our current water treatment facilities are unable to completely break down and
neutralize NPEs, which is unfortunate because NPEs actually become more toxic as they
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8 Green Living, 2005
9 Sierra Club. (2005, November). The truth about toxic cleaning agents.
linger in our environment. The Sierra Club report shows that 61% of tested waters
contain NPEs, and at a concentration of less than one part per billion (ppb), NPEs
adversely affect aquatic life.
At 0.1 ppb concentration of NPEs, young oysters show developmental problems, such
as difficulty moving their shell hinges, and their death rates rise. At an increased
concentration of 1 ppb, some oyster larvae actually develop both male and female sex
organs. But the levels of NPEs in our waterways are an astounding 50-220 parts
per billion!
The Journal of Pesticide Reform10 shows that dogs that ingested NPEs for 90 days
formed spots of dead tissue on their heart muscles, whereas cats’ hearts were no
longer able to contract normally. They also report that NPEs caused vaginal stretching
and uterine growth in laboratory rats. Even the offspring of exposed rats showed
lowered sperm counts.
NPE’s ability to mimic estrogen can alter some of the cells within your body. This
chemical is prevalent in our communities because of its use in pesticides and
detergents, and its slow degradation time. If you have family history of breast or
ovarian cancer, or if you are pregnant, you must strongly consider
alternatives to commercial detergents.
It is not cost-effective or feasible to upgrade all of the water treatment plants to control
this outpouring of NPEs when we should ban their use all together. While we can urge
government reform to control toxic chemicals, we each have a personal responsibility to
find and use safer alternatives.
What You Can Do Right Now To Save
Your Health, Your Money and Never
Pay for Detergent Again
If you've read this far and you're like me, I was fed up.
As a father, I didn't want to put these chemicals on my skin or on my children. I wanted
to find a better way. I did... and I'm about to share it with you.
Can you imagine this in your life? You never have to buy chemical detergent
to wash your clothes again... All you do is fill up your washer machine with hot
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10 http://www.pesticide.org/nonyl.pdf
water, turn it on, and like magic you come back to amazing clean clothes that feel softer
than ever and smell great?
And all this without using toxic chemicals, without using fabric softener, and without
spending any money what so ever.
This is exactly what the Magnetic Laundry System does, since we've found it, for the
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When I did the math I figured I've forked out over $3,000 on toxic laundry sludge
over the past 15 years, and all of it, gallons and gallons have been in my clothes, on my
skin. I could have saved all that money, and my health.
You usually have to buy detergent every month!
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No More Toxic Chemicals On Your Skin
While I love saving all that money, it's really not why we chose to switch to the
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When you put on your clothes, you notice within days your skin is less dry, not as
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notice them reduced or even gone.
Corporations shouldn't have the right to put cancer causing chemicals in products that
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Much Softer Clothes and Towels!
With detergent your clothes usually come out hard and stiff, which is why a lot of
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Your Jeans Stay New and Colors Don’t Fade...
How long do your jeans keep that "new" look and feel? Usually not very long before
they fade and you have to buy a new pair. This is because the intense chemicals in
detergent rip the dyes right out of your clothes.
Because of how the magnetic laundry system cleans, you'll notice your jeans last almost
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You Even Save On Water Heating
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How would you like to know that every time you do a load of laundry you're also saving
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Normally this takes up gallons of hot water and the energy, which costs you money
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References
Ecology Center. The true costs of petroleum: world map.
http://www.ecologycenter.org/erc/petroleum/world.html
Editors. (2005) Green Living. New York: Plume
Environmental Protection Agency (2009, April 8). An introduction to indoor air quality:
formaldehyde. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/formalde.html
Environmental Working Group. Body burden report. http://archive.ewg.org/reports/bodyburden1/
es.php
Environmental Working Group. Chemical families: phthalates. http://www.ewg.org/chemindex/
term/480
Gorman, A. (2007, July).Household Hazards. http://www.womenandenvironment.org/
campaignsandprograms/SafeCleaning/HazardsReport.pdf
Horn, G. (2006). Living green. (pp. 40-41) Topanga, CA: Freedom Press, Inc.
Journal of Pesticide Reform (1996/2003). Vol. 16, No. 1: Nonyl phenol and related chemicals.
http://www.pesticide.org/nonyl.pdf
Sierra Club (2005, November). The truth about toxic cleaning agents: responses to industry’s
misinformation about nonylphenol ethoxylates. http://www.sierraclub.org/toxics/
truth_about_toxic_cleaning_agents2.pdf
University of Washington (2008, July 24). Toxic Chemicals Found In Common Scented Laundry
Products, Air Fresheners. ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/
2008/07/080723134438.htm
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We Are Using Nature to Control Nature

We are not using a toxic sledge hammer! We are using nature to control nature. Give your pets a chance to respond to the threat in a more normal way. Yes there might be an occasional flea but no fleas or worms will be able to survive inside your pet or outside to a moderate degree. That means no infestation. Your pets immune system will be able to handle it. If you prepared your rugs and living spaces properly then those places may see an unfortunate flea but not for very long. FFO must be given all year round to reap the benefits of good health. You pets will not stop coprophagic (eating feces) behavior just because there are no fleas in the winter. Your cat will still catch the occasional bird or lizard. They need a little help from nature. So help them!. Give Flea Free Organically, all year round so they can fight nature with nature!

That’s all for now.

From Jan at: www.fleafreeorganically.com

Kody's Story...

I was handicapped in ’05 and at that same time my mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s also died. The Family dog became her service dog and after her death he became my service dog. He served our family for 15 years before dying. Kody was allergic to fleas but really hated the monthly spot treatments. Sometimes our best friends are our families or life partners, sometimes an animal comes into our lives that is something more than a best friend. Pet owner know what I’m talking about. Kody was my life friend. Kody was 80% wolf. We went everywhere together. He loved children "no, not for breakfast" …I use to joke with frightened parents. Sometimes we’d have 20 people around petting and loving him. We had so much fun together. I believe that his condition was due in some part to the toxic flea preparation I was forced to give him. He’s not here to benefit from Flea Free Organically but you can. Deciding to use organics take a little more effort then spot treatments and you may see a flea or two but you will always be armed against any infestation of flea, ticks intestinal parasites worm and even some viruses.
If you want to kill a flea with a sledge hammer and the rest of the planet along with it, then use the spot treatments that only takes care of fleas. After a while some people report that the spot treatment no longer work and you’re stuck with a sick flea bitten animal. Or you can keep you your family and you best friends happy, healthy and flea free organically.

Alternative Natural Household products..an education!

We are getting FFO ready to expand with the new treats. In the past FFO has suffered because it is messy and sometimes difficult to deal with. Marketing has had to involve re-education people on how to use natural products. FFO is not as easy to use as spot treatment but if you want to be environmentally safe and free of toxins and carcinogens then we need to rethink the way we do things. All the products in your kitchen and bathroom are made for convenience at the price of human and animal safety. Bleach is what our mothers used and baking soda to get the grime off. I still use it with vinegar in the drains. Try it. That combination was probably used in your child science class to mimic a volcano but it’s safe and effective if used regularly is keep the pipes clean and reduces the smell. What more could you want? Toxic poisons are not necessary to to do this except in our mines. We have been conditioned by the media that nothing works without toxins and poisons going down the drain, into the sea and water table. Our only defense is re-educating ourselves to use what is safe AND effective.
Mutter Butter and Kitty Kandy along with systemic application will make it easier to handle the fleas but you will occasionally see a flea or two. They just won't be in your pet. But were spoiled...we don't want to see even one flea. One flea isn't going to hurt, it’s the infestation that needs to be handled systemically. If you use it after a month or two systemically you won't have an infestation, your animals will be healthier and you plants and lawn will be beautiful. You don't need to use a sludge hammer to kill one flea and the rest of the planet along with it!
Here is a lists of natural alternative household products:
Non-Toxic Home Cleaning


Today's modern home is loaded with toxic and polluting substances designed to make domestic life easier.



The cost of commercial, chemical-based products can be high -- long term health concerns for the family, and environmental pollution caused by their manufacture and disposal. In the US, for example, 1 in 3 people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis (US National Center for Health Statistics). Treatment for these conditions should include reducing synthetic chemicals in the home environment.

For many home-cleaning chores, you can make your own cleaning products using the formulas listed below.

A growing number of commercial non-toxic home cleaning products are also available, as healthier and environmentally responsible alternatives. Your use of these products helps promote the growth of green businesses which are contributing to a sustainable economy.

Homemade Substitutions
There are many inexpensive, easy-to-use natural alternatives which can safely be used in place of commercial household products. Here is a list of common, environmentally safe products which can be used alone or in combination for a wealth of household applications.
• Baking Soda - cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours.
• Soap - unscented soap in liquid form, flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and will clean just about anything. Avoid using soaps which contain petroleum distillates.
• Lemon - one of the strongest food-acids, effective against most household bacteria.
• Borax - (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors.
• White Vinegar - cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up.
• Washing Soda - or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Use care, as washing soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.
• Isopropyl Alcohol - is an excellent disinfectant. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 proof alcohol in solution with water. There is some indication that isopropyl alcohol buildup contributes to illness in the body. See http://drclark.ch/g)
• Cornstarch - can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs.
• Citrus Solvent - cleans paint brushes, oil and grease, some stains. (Citrus solvent may cause skin, lung or eye irritations for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.)
• Trisodium phosphate (TSP) - a mixture of soda ash and phosphoric acid. TSP is toxic if swallowed, but it can be used on many jobs, such as cleaning drains or removing old paint, that would normally require much more caustic and poisonous chemicals, and it does not create any fumes.
Formulas
Combinations of the above basic products can provide less harmful substitutions for many commercial home products. In most cases, they're also less expensive. Here are some formulas for safe, alternative home care products: Note: These formulas and substitutions are offered to help minimize the use of toxic substances in your home, and reduce the environmental harm caused by the manufacture, use and disposal of toxics. Results may vary and cannot be guaranteed to be 100% safe and effective. Before applying any cleaning formulations, test in small hidden areas if possible. Always use caution with any new product in your home. Make sure to keep all home-made formulas well-labeled, and out of the reach of children.
All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water. Store and keep. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc.
Another alternative is microfiber cloths which lift off dirt, grease and dust without the need for cleaning chemicals, because they are formulated to penetrate and trap dirt. There are a number of different brands. A good quality cloth can last for several years.
Air Freshener: Commercial air fresheners mask smells and coat nasal passages to diminish the sense of smell.
• Baking soda or vinegar with lemon juice in small dishes absorbs odors around the house.
• Having houseplants helps reduce odors in the home.
• Prevent cooking odors by simmering vinegar (1 tbsp in 1 cup water) on the stove while cooking. To get such smells as fish and onion off utensils and cutting boards, wipe them with vinegar and wash in soapy water.
• Keep fresh coffee grounds on the counter.
• Grind up a slice of lemon in the garbage disposal.
• Simmer water and cinnamon or other spices on stove.
• Place bowls of fragrant dried herbs and flowers in room.
Bathroom mold: Mold in bathroom tile grout is a common problem and can be a health concern. Mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold. Wait at least one hour before rinsing or using shower.

Carpet stains: Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray directly on stain, let sit for several minutes, and clean with a brush or sponge using warm soapy water.
For fresh grease spots, sprinkle corn starch onto spot and wait 15 - 30 minutes before vacuuming.
For a heavy duty carpet cleaner, mix 1/4 cup each of salt, borax and vinegar. Rub paste into carpet and leave for a few hours. Vacuum.

Chopping block cleaner: Rub a slice of lemon across a chopping block to disinfect the surface. For tougher stains, squeeze some of the lemon juice onto the spot and let sit for 10 minutes, then wipe.

Coffee and tea stains: Stains in cups can be removed by applying vinegar to a sponge and wiping. To clean a teakettle or coffee maker, add 2 cups water and 1/4 cup vinegar; bring to a boil. Let cool, wipe with a clean cloth and rinse thoroughly with water.

Deodorize:
• Plastic food storage containers - soak overnight in warm water and baking soda
• In-sink garbage disposal units - grind up lemon or orange peel in the unit
• Carpets - sprinkle baking soda several hours before vacuuming
• Garage, basements - set a sliced onion on a plate in center of room for 12 - 24 hours

Dishwasher Soap: Mix equal parts of borax and washing soda, but increase the washing soda if your water is hard.
If you want to use a commercial dishwashing soap, try Ecover Ecological or Trader Joe's powders, which contain no bleach or phosphates.
Dishwashing Soap: Commercial low-phosphate detergents are not themselves harmful, but phosphates nourish algae which use up oxygen in waterways. A detergent substitution is to use liquid soap. Add 2 or 3 tablespoons of vinegar to the warm, soapy water for tough jobs.
Disinfectant: Mix 2 teaspoons borax, 4 tablespoons vinegar and 3 cups hot water. For stronger cleaning power add 1/4 teaspoon liquid castile soap. Wipe on with dampened cloth or use non-aerosol spray bottle. (This is not an antibacterial formula. The average kitchen or bathroom does not require antibacterial cleaners.)
To disinfect kitchen sponges, put them in the dishwasher when running a load.
Drain Cleaner: For light drain cleaning, mix 1/2 cup salt in 4 liters water, heat (but not to a boil) and pour down the drain. For stronger cleaning, pour about 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, then 1/2 cup vinegar. The resulting chemical reaction can break fatty acids down into soap and glycerine, allowing the clog to wash down the drain. After 15 minutes, pour in boiling water to clear residue. Caution: only use this method with metal plumbing. Plastic pipes can melt if excess boiling water is used. Also, do not use this method after trying a commercial drain opener--the vinegar can react with the drain opener to create dangerous fumes.

Fabric softener: To reduce static cling, dampen your hands, then shake out your clothes as you remove them from the drier. Line-drying clothing is another alternative.

Floor Cleaner and Polish: vinyl and linoleum: mix 1 cup vinegar and a few drops of baby oil in 1 gallon warm water. For tough jobs, add 1/4 cup borox. Use sparingly on lineoleum.
wood: apply a thin coat of 1:1 vegetable oil and vinegar and rub in well.
painted wood: mix 1 teaspoon washing soda into 1 gallon (4L) hot water.
brick and stone tiles: mix 1 cup white vinegar in 1 gallon (4L) water; rinse with clear water.
Most floor surfaces can be easily cleaned using a solution of vinegar and water. For damp-mopping wood floors: mix equal amounts of white distilled vinegar and water. Add 15 drops of pure peppermint oil; shake to mix.

Furniture Polish: For varnished wood, add a few drops of lemon oil into a 1/2 cup warm water. Mix well and spray onto a soft cotton cloth. Cloth should only be slightly damp. Wipe furniture with the cloth, and finish by wiping once more using a dry soft cotton cloth.
For unvarnished wood, mix two tsps each of olive oil and lemon juice and apply a small amount to a soft cotton cloth. Wring the cloth to spread the mixture further into the material and apply to the furniture using wide strokes. This helps distribute the oil evenly.

Laundry Detergent: Mix 1 cup Ivory soap (or Fels Naptha soap), 1/2 cup washing soda and 1/2 cup borax. Use 1 tbsp for light loads; 2 tbsp for heavy loads.

Lime Deposits: You can reduce lime deposits in your teakettle by putting in 1/2 cup (125ml) white vinegar and 2 cups water, and gently boiling for a few minutes. Rinse well with fresh water while kettle is still warm.

Marks on walls and painted surfaces: Many ink spots, pencil, crayon or marker spots can be cleaned from painted surfaces using baking soda applied to a damp sponge. Rub gently, then wipe and rinse.

Metal Cleaners and Polishes: aluminum: using a soft cloth, clean with a solution of cream of tartar and water.
brass or bronze: polish with a soft cloth dipped in lemon and baking-soda solution, or vinegar and salt solution. Another method is to apply a dab of ketchup on a soft cloth and rub over tarnished spots.
chrome: polish with baby oil, vinegar, or aluminum foil shiny side out.
copper: soak a cotton rag in a pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar. Apply to copper while hot; let cool, then wipe clean. For tougher jobs, sprinkle baking soda or lemon juice on a soft cloth, then wipe. For copper cookware, sprinkle a lemon wedge with salt, then scrub., A simpler method is to apply a dab of ketchup on a soft cloth and rub over tarnished spots.
gold: clean with toothpaste, or a paste of salt, vinegar, and flour.
silver: line a pan with aluminum foil and fill with water; add a teaspoon each of baking soda and salt. Bring to a boil and immerse silver. Polish with soft cloth.
stainless steel: clean with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar, or olive oil. For stainless cookware, mix 4 tbs baking soda in 1 qt water, and apply using a soft cloth. Wipe dry using a clean cloth. For stainless steel sinks, pour some club soda on an absorbent cloth to clean, then wipe dry using a clean cloth.

Mold and Mildew: Use white vinegar or lemon juice full strength. Apply with a sponge or scrubby.

Mothballs: The common mothball is made of paradichlorobenzene, which is harmful to liver and kidneys. Cedar chips in a cheesecloth square, or cedar oil in an absorbant cloth will repel moths. The cedar should be 'aromatic cedar', also referred to as juniper in some areas. Cedar chips are available at many craft supply stores, or make your own using a plane and a block of cedar from the lumberyard.
Homemade moth-repelling sachets can also be made with lavender, rosemary, vetiver and rose petals.
Dried lemon peels are also a natural moth deterrent - simply toss into clothes chest, or tie in cheesecloth and hang in the closet.

Oil and Grease Spots: For small spills on the garage floor, add baking soda and scrub with wet brush.
Oven Cleaner: Moisten oven surfaces with sponge and water. Use 3/4cup baking soda, 1/4cup salt and 1/4cup water to make a thick paste, and spread throughout oven interior. (avoid bare metal and any openings) Let sit overnight. Remove with spatula and wipe clean. Rub gently with fine steel wool for tough spots. Or use Arm & Hammer Oven Cleaner, declared nontoxic by Consumers Union.
Paint Brush Cleaner: Non-toxic, citrus oil based solvents are now available commercially under several brand names. Citra-Solve is one brand. This works well for cleaning brushes of oil-based paints. Paint brushes and rollers used for an on-going project can be saved overnight, or even up to a week, without cleaning at all. Simply wrap the brush or roller snugly in a plastic bag, such as a used bread or produce bag. Squeeze out air pockets and store away from light. The paint won't dry because air can't get to it. Simply unwrap the brush or roller the next day and continue with the job.
Fresh paint odors can be reduced by placing a small dish of white vinegar in the room.

Rust Remover: Sprinkle a little salt on the rust, squeeze a lime over the salt until it is well soaked. Leave the mixture on for 2 - 3 hours. Use leftover rind to scrub residue.
Scouring Powder: For top of stove, refrigerator and other such surfaces that should not be scratched, use baking soda. Apply baking soda directly with a damp sponge.
Shoe Polish: Olive oil with a few drops of lemon juice can be applied to shoes with a thick cotton or terry rag. Leave for a few minutes; wipe and buff with a clean, dry rag.

Stickers on walls: Our children covered the inside of their room doors with stickers. Now they are grown, but the stickers remained. To remove, sponge vinegar over them several times, and wait 15 minutes, then rub off the stickers. This also works for price tags (stickers) on tools, etc.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Mix 1/4 cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar, pour into basin and let it set for a few minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse. A mixture of borax (2 parts) and lemon juice (one part) will also work.

Tub and Tile Cleaner: For simple cleaning, rub in baking soda with a damp sponge and rinse with fresh water. For tougher jobs, wipe surfaces with vinegar first and follow with baking soda as a scouring powder. (Vinegar can break down tile grout, so use sparingly.)
Wallpaper Remover: Mix equal parts of white vinegar and hot water, apply with sponge over the old wallpaper to soften the adhesive. Open room windows or use a fan to dissipate the pungent vinegar smell.
Water Rings on Wood: Water rings on a wooden table or counter are the result of moisture that is trapped under the topcoat, but not the finish. Try applying toothpaste or mayonnaise to a damp cloth and rub into the ring. Once the ring is removed, buff the entire wood surface.

Window Cleaner: Mix 2 teaspoons of white vinegar with 1 liter (qt) warm water. Use crumpled newspaper or cotton cloth to clean. Don't clean windows if the sun is on them, or if they are warm, or streaks will show on drying. The All-Purpose Cleaner (above) also works well on windows. Be sure to follow the recipe, because using too strong a solution of vinegar will etch the glass and eventually cloud it.
Healthy Home Cleaning Habits
Exchange Indoor Air
Many modern homes are so tight there's little new air coming in. Open the windows from time to time or run any installed exhaust fans. In cold weather, the most efficient way to exchange room air is to open the room wide - windows and doors, and let fresh air in quickly for about 5 minutes. The furnishings in the room, and the walls, act as 'heat sinks', and by exchanging air quickly, this heat is retained.
Minimize Dust
Remove clutter which collects dust, such as old newspapers and magazines. Try to initiate a 'no-shoes-indoors' policy. If you're building or remodelling a home, consider a central vacuum system; this eliminates the fine dust which portable vacuum cleaners recirculate.
Use Cellulose Sponges
Most household sponges are made of polyester or plastic which are slow to break down in landfills, and many are treated with triclosan, a chemical that can produce chloroform (a suspected carcinogen) when it interacts with the chlorine found in tap water. Instead try cellulose sponges, available at natural foods stores, which are biodegradable and will soak up spills faster since they're naturally more absorbent.
Keep Bedrooms Clean
Most time is spent in the bedrooms. Keep pets out of these rooms, especially if they spend time outdoors.
Use Gentle Cleaning Products
Of the various commercial home cleaning products, drain cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners and oven cleaners are the most toxic. Use the formulas described above or purchase 'green' commercial alternatives. Avoid products containing ammonia or chlorine, or petroleum-based chemicals; these contribute to respiratory irritation, headaches and other complaints.
Clean from the Top Down:
When house cleaning, save the floor or carpet for last. Allow time for the dust to settle before vacuuming.

I will be submitting more health oriented articles in the near future.
Be happy …be healthy and be wise

Janelle Diters and Flea Free Organically.

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New Format....

We've had a Blog for some time now. It was created to store research done on the toxic effects of Spot treatments, but it's become more than that. Once we go into production for Mutter Butter and Kiddy Kandy it will become the window for our customers and non customers to get the latest information on keeping you and your pet healthy.

As a former medical professional I have collected considerable research on health and longevity issues. Look for a new format in our blog in the near future. It will answer basic questions on what you need to do to protect yourselves form mass marketed product and healthy alternatives.

Flea Free Organically

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