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12. Carpet Cleaners or Fabric Shampoo
No one likes a dirty carpet or sofa, but many of these fabric cleaners that offer “super stain removal” use an ingredient called perchloroethylene, or tetrachloroethylene, which has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer. Sometimes carpet cleaners use a compound called naphthalene, which is the main ingredient in mothballs and has been shown in many studies over the years to increase the risk of developing lung cancer or throat cancer.
Cleaning your carpet and sofa is as simple as walking into your kitchen. Baking soda is great at removing odors and plain white vinegar can remove dirt and stains. Sprinkle your carpet with baking soda and allow it to sit for 20 minutes, and then vacuum. If you want to remove stains, add some white vinegar and water and scrub the affected areas. Allow to dry, then vacuum.
Alternately, you can steam clean carpets, drapes, and sofas using nothing more than white vinegar and water. Steaming is a great way to clean fabrics and carpets that will kill germs and remove stains without using any dangerous chemicals.
Detoxifying your home is an integral part of the detox concept. If you regularly follow detox programs to keep your body clean and natural, then do the same for your home. Remove these products to keep your home, and your family, as safe and healthy as possible.
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