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ANewDayHasCome
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How safe are your cleaning products?
I was a little surprised by some of the grades. Babyganics had very poor grades and some of the honest stuff.
EWG guide to cleaning products
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NervousNell
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
This is why I don't clean!
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| Posted 4/25/14 3:35 PM |
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alli3131
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How safe are your cleaning products?
This is why I don't give a crap about the natural stuff......its not really any better than the stuff that will supposedly kill us.
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inhiding2014
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How safe are your cleaning products?
7th generation got a C? wow.
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ANewDayHasCome
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How safe are your cleaning products?
Each product of each brand got their own grade. Some stuff from seventh generation got an "a" and other stuff a "c".
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Xelindrya
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by NervousNell
This is why I don't clean!
amen!
That's why I got myself a husband! LOL
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NervousNell
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by alli3131
This is why I don't give a crap about the natural stuff......its not really any better than the stuff that will supposedly kill us.
It's all a money making rip off.
Everything is bad for you. Breathing the air is bad for you.
Unless you want to put yourself in a bubble there isn't much you can do.
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ANewDayHasCome
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by alli3131
This is why I don't give a crap about the natural stuff......its not really any better than the stuff that will supposedly kill us.
It's all a money making rip off.
Everything is bad for you. Breathing the air is bad for you.
Unless you want to put yourself in a bubble there isn't much you can do.
I'm sure a lot of it is marketing. But I do think some stuff is made with more natural, less toxic ingredients than other stuff. IMO.
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tourist
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Keep in mind that the EWG is a bit on the extreme side. Many people/groups have issues with them.
one opinion
.another opinion
My friend sells Ava Anderson products which use EWG as a base for if they are "safe" or not. I tried to switch, but most of what I tried (like the dish soap) wasn't really helpful.
I need to do more research, but we use 7th generation for now.
ETA- I do use baking soda & vinegar for a lot, too.
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PearlJamChick
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
I use Ecover for both safety and animal rights reasons...happy to see that they scored fairly high, especially the products I use.
I also use a white vinegar/water solution for some of my cleaning...doesn't get more natural than that!
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cateyemm
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by alli3131
This is why I don't give a crap about the natural stuff......its not really any better than the stuff that will supposedly kill us.
a lot of those companies are greenwashers.
the REAL natural stuff wont kill you! baking soda, vinegar, essential oils, etc. i make my own cleaners with dr bronners too. waay cheaper as well.
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cateyemm
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by PearlJamChick
I use Ecover for both safety and animal rights reasons...happy to see that they scored fairly high, especially the products I use.
never heard of them, thanks for posting
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PearlJamChick
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by cateyemm
Posted by PearlJamChick
I use Ecover for both safety and animal rights reasons...happy to see that they scored fairly high, especially the products I use.
never heard of them, thanks for posting
They sell their stuff in Whole Foods, but I order it online through soap.com...it's cheaper for me to do that even if I have to pay for shipping ($50+ and shipping is free) because when I go to Whole Foods I buy entirely too much stuff.
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| Posted 4/25/14 4:30 PM |
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cateyemm
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by cateyemm
Posted by PearlJamChick
I use Ecover for both safety and animal rights reasons...happy to see that they scored fairly high, especially the products I use.
never heard of them, thanks for posting
They sell their stuff in Whole Foods, but I order it online through soap.com...it's cheaper for me to do that even if I have to pay for shipping ($50+ and shipping is free) because when I go to Whole Foods I buy entirely too much stuff.
im always looking for good dishwasher tabs.
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Millie3
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by alli3131
This is why I don't give a crap about the natural stuff......its not really any better than the stuff that will supposedly kill us.
I have to agree. Besides, grapefruit spray won't clean my bathroom and entryway like my bleach does 
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peanutbutter2
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by NervousNell
Posted by alli3131
This is why I don't give a crap about the natural stuff......its not really any better than the stuff that will supposedly kill us.
It's all a money making rip off.
Everything is bad for you. Breathing the air is bad for you.
Unless you want to put yourself in a bubble there isn't much you can do.
Yeah, I agree...I've always thought the whole thing was a scam.
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PearlJamChick
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by cateyemm
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by cateyemm
Posted by PearlJamChick
I use Ecover for both safety and animal rights reasons...happy to see that they scored fairly high, especially the products I use.
never heard of them, thanks for posting
They sell their stuff in Whole Foods, but I order it online through soap.com...it's cheaper for me to do that even if I have to pay for shipping ($50+ and shipping is free) because when I go to Whole Foods I buy entirely too much stuff.
im always looking for good dishwasher tabs.
Their's are the only ones I'll use. The rinse aid is great too. Whole Foods carries the tabs but I can never get the rinse aid there.
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ppm80
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by cateyemm
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by cateyemm
Posted by PearlJamChick
I use Ecover for both safety and animal rights reasons...happy to see that they scored fairly high, especially the products I use.
never heard of them, thanks for posting
They sell their stuff in Whole Foods, but I order it online through soap.com...it's cheaper for me to do that even if I have to pay for shipping ($50+ and shipping is free) because when I go to Whole Foods I buy entirely too much stuff.
im always looking for good dishwasher tabs.
Their's are the only ones I'll use. The rinse aid is great too. Whole Foods carries the tabs but I can never get the rinse aid there.
I also like Ecover. I get it at Fairway.
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OrganicMama
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
Posted by cateyemm
Posted by alli3131
This is why I don't give a crap about the natural stuff......its not really any better than the stuff that will supposedly kill us.
a lot of those companies are greenwashers.
the REAL natural stuff wont kill you! baking soda, vinegar, essential oils, etc. i make my own cleaners with dr bronners too. waay cheaper as well.
I use the same stuff, haven't used a cleaner from a bottle in years! Soap nuts for clothes and homemade dishwasher detergent too. Works better anyways!
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seaside
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Re: How safe are your cleaning products?
EWG is the best. I won't buy makeup/beauty stuff unless it scores well by ewg.
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