When you go to the store to buy cleaning products, do you take the time to read the labels? The majority of people don’t, and are unaware of all the very “nasty” ingredients that are in the products. A really sad thing is that our “wonderful” “government” does not care enough about us to be sure that we have quality, healthy, safe products to buy. What’s up with that mentality? Power, control, financial greed?
Conventional cleaners contain a variety of toxic chemicals that can harm your family’s health, and that is why you should choose a green cleaner. However not all green cleaners are free of chemicals. It is important to choose a cleaning product that has the “Green Seal”.
The next time you intend to replace your cleaners PLEASE take the time to read the labels. If the label is showing no ingredients, that is very scary, put it back on the shelf!! You may discover that many cleaning products may state a minute percentage of the ingredients, and then the other 90 some % may be listed as “other ingredients”.
Many products can contain ingredients that cause health risks linked to asthma, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, and other health effects. Many of us use these products in our homes and where we work and have not thought about the consequences that may be arising from being exposed to the many toxins and chemicals “hidden” in cleaning products.
Our children and even our pets, have no control over what they are exposed to. Inhaling the fumes can cause lung damage. Even walking on, crawling on or laying on a freshly mopped floor or shampooed carpets or furniture, could cause serious health conditions, such as skin problems, cancer or reproductive problems.
Cleaning might be a chore, but it doesn’t have to be a danger to ourselves, family, friends or our pets. Why not go green when you clean? Your family’s health is worth it.
Don’t be fooled by labels — buy certified green products. Label claims aren’t always true, so if you are serious about making this important change, buy cleaning supplies certified by Green Seal or EcoLogo, which meet green standards.
Try natural alternatives: Experiment with non-toxic options, such as Young Livings Thieves Household Cleaner, which is certified by Green Seal.
Young Living’s Thieves Household Cleaner, is quite amazing. Not only is it non-toxic, but it contains the powerful germ fighting properties of the Young Living Thieves essential oil blend, ingredients from renewable plant and mineral sources, vegetable-based surfactants and is compliant with the Green Seal and EPA Design for Environment (DfE) standards, and transforms cleaning into a healing activity!
Thieves Household Cleaner Proportion Guide
One capful of Thieves Cleaner = 1 tsp. Best if used with purified water (do not use water that contains chlorine).
The GOAL is a Chemical Free Environment
1. All purpose Thieves Cleaner in a spray bottle: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 1 qt water
2. Light Degreasing: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 3 cups of water
3. Medium Degreasing: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 2 cups water
4. Heavy Degreasing: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 1 cup water
5. Window and glass cleaner: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 5 quarts water or 1/4 teaspoon to a quart of water for spray bottles
6. Hand cleaner: capful Thieves Cleaner to 1/2 cup water
7. Dishwasher: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner
8. Pot and Pans: 1 capful of Thieves Cleaner to 3 cups water
9. Floors: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 6 cups water
10. Walls: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to a little less than 2 cups water11. Fabrics: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 2 cups water
12. Laundry: Depending on size of washer, use 1 to 2 capfuls of Thieves Cleaner
13. Carpet: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 6 + cups water
Conventional cleaners contain a variety of toxic chemicals that can harm your family’s health, and that is why you should choose a green cleaner. However not all green cleaners are free of chemicals. It is important to choose a cleaning product that has the “Green Seal”.
The next time you intend to replace your cleaners PLEASE take the time to read the labels. If the label is showing no ingredients, that is very scary, put it back on the shelf!! You may discover that many cleaning products may state a minute percentage of the ingredients, and then the other 90 some % may be listed as “other ingredients”.
Many products can contain ingredients that cause health risks linked to asthma, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, and other health effects. Many of us use these products in our homes and where we work and have not thought about the consequences that may be arising from being exposed to the many toxins and chemicals “hidden” in cleaning products.
Our children and even our pets, have no control over what they are exposed to. Inhaling the fumes can cause lung damage. Even walking on, crawling on or laying on a freshly mopped floor or shampooed carpets or furniture, could cause serious health conditions, such as skin problems, cancer or reproductive problems.
Cleaning might be a chore, but it doesn’t have to be a danger to ourselves, family, friends or our pets. Why not go green when you clean? Your family’s health is worth it.
Don’t be fooled by labels — buy certified green products. Label claims aren’t always true, so if you are serious about making this important change, buy cleaning supplies certified by Green Seal or EcoLogo, which meet green standards.
Try natural alternatives: Experiment with non-toxic options, such as Young Livings Thieves Household Cleaner, which is certified by Green Seal.
Young Living’s Thieves Household Cleaner, is quite amazing. Not only is it non-toxic, but it contains the powerful germ fighting properties of the Young Living Thieves essential oil blend, ingredients from renewable plant and mineral sources, vegetable-based surfactants and is compliant with the Green Seal and EPA Design for Environment (DfE) standards, and transforms cleaning into a healing activity!
Thieves Household Cleaner Proportion Guide
One capful of Thieves Cleaner = 1 tsp. Best if used with purified water (do not use water that contains chlorine).
The GOAL is a Chemical Free Environment
1. All purpose Thieves Cleaner in a spray bottle: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 1 qt water
2. Light Degreasing: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 3 cups of water
3. Medium Degreasing: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 2 cups water
4. Heavy Degreasing: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 1 cup water
5. Window and glass cleaner: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 5 quarts water or 1/4 teaspoon to a quart of water for spray bottles
6. Hand cleaner: capful Thieves Cleaner to 1/2 cup water
7. Dishwasher: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner
8. Pot and Pans: 1 capful of Thieves Cleaner to 3 cups water
9. Floors: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 6 cups water
10. Walls: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to a little less than 2 cups water11. Fabrics: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 2 cups water
12. Laundry: Depending on size of washer, use 1 to 2 capfuls of Thieves Cleaner
13. Carpet: 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 6 + cups water
