Many people could suffer

Cleaning our home is something most of us do each day. From washing up to cleaning work surfaces in the kitchen. We also use air fresheners to make our home smell nice and fresh, getting rid of any stale odours. You probably go to the supermarket and buy your household cleaning products without giving much thought to it, apart from maybe the price or if you prefer lemon fresh to pine fresh! However have you ever considered some of the toxic and potentially carcinogenic chemicals that go into many of these products? Many people could suffer ill health due to toxic chemicals present in many products used in the home. These could range from cleaning products to toiletries. Fewer than a quarter of the 70,000 chemicals used in toiletries and cleaning products have been fully tested for safety, and some classed as hazardous waste are often found in baby lotions, eye drops and cleaning fluids. Many of these chemicals accumulate in the human body causing cancer and other diseases. Aerosol products such as spray paint and stripper may contain methylene chloride,a carcinogenic chemical. They also contain butane which is a propellant. This could cause asphyxiation if used in an enclosed area in large amounts Detergents break down the surface tension of water, allowing other chemicals like surfactants to enter the material or pores of the item being cleaned. This is very effective in dislodging dirt and grease, giving a squeaky clean effect! However residue from these chemicals left on cutlery and plates even in tiny amounts can still accumulate in the body from absorption in food.