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4. Stain removers and carpet cleaners
If you bring your clothing to a dry cleaner on a regular basis you are subjecting yourself to a neurotoxin called perchloroethylene also known as perc. People
who have been exposed to perc have suffered from incoordination and dizziness. The same side effects have been reported from people who have their carpets professionally cleaned and have breathed in the fumes from the cleaner.
Safer substitute: you don’t have to give up your “dry clean only” fashions, simply ask your dry cleaner if they offer wet cleaner services. If you need to remove a stain you can try a degreaser that uses natural ingredients or rub castile soap right on the stained item before you wash it.
5. Fabric softeners
Another type of antibacterial product fall under the category of quaternary ammonium compounds also referred to as quats. These products are most often used in the liquids and sheets used to soften our laundry when put through the washer or dryer. They have been recognized as a major skin irritant, the reason for many respiratory disorders, and the main culprit in dermatitis after a 10-year study. Quats were also blamed for the development of asthma in healthy people who were exposed to them regularly.
Safer substitute: the easiest and safest ways to not only soften your clothes, but eliminate static is to substitute vinegar for your fabric softener. Add some vinegar in your rinse cycle and it will cut out the residue of soap that sometimes lingers on clothes.
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