Problem is, just because something has a green leaf or a recycle logo slapped on it does not mean it’s truly safe. (EWG) That’s not good for us our our environment, which is why there’s been so much demand for safer options lately.
al.) However, when evaluated by independent third parties, many of the cleaners on the grocery store shelves are found to contain neurotoxins, endocrine disruptors, and carcinogens. “The fact is that the government has no idea whether most of the chemicals used in everyday cleaning products are safe because it doesn’t test them, and it doesn’t require manufacturers to test them either.” Here’s What We Do KnowĪ study done by the EPA found that about 85% of chemicals approved don’t come with any safety data. The key word here is ‘known’,” consumer advocate Sloan Barnett told Scientific American. The government only requires companies to list ‘chemicals of known concern’ on their labels. There’s only one problem – ingredients are not required to be listed unless they’re already known to be harmful, and pretty much no one’s checking to find out if they are. Easy, right? All you need to do is read the label. You choose any cleaning product on the shelf at your local market and tell me what’s in it. For more non-toxic home and personal care recommendations, check out my shopping guide.
Inside: 12 non-toxic cleaning recipes that really work, plus what to buy when you don’t want to DIY.
