6 Cleaning Products That Are A Serious Danger To Your Health

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6. Oven cleaners and drain cleaners

The key ingredient in oven and drain cleaners is sodium hydroxide, or lye. This compound is responsible for inflicting serious burns on the skin. It can also result in a persistent sore throat.

Safer substitutes: make a paste out of baking soda and you can safely clean your oven without being exposed to the dangerous fumes found in most oven cleaners. A combination of vinegar and baking soda will clear a clogged drain. Wait 30 minutes after pouring them down the drain and then follow it with hot water to get the clog moving along.

Natural Cleaners

  • Furniture polish – instead of dusting, wipe furniture with a microfiber cloth. Add a dab of olive oil if you would like to shine your furniture.
  • Carpet cleaner – 3/4 cup of a liquid soap that has a vegetable base mixed with 3 cups of water and up to 10 drops of essential oil can be sponged onto your carpet. When it’s dry just vacuum it up.

 

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  • Sink cleanser – rinse your sink and sprinkle 1/2 cup of baking soda into your sink and top it with 1/4 cup of vinegar. You can use your favorite essential oil if you want a specific fragrance.

References:

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

www.alternet.org

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