Have you ever been lured into buying a cleaning product based on what its package said? “Spring fresh,” “kills 99.99% of germs,” “industrial strength,” “new and improved formula,” “best natural cleaner” – all these proclamations sound very appealing to us. The simple reason we think we need all these products is marketing. We really don’t …
I was very happily surprised when I tried Meliora eco and non-toxic cleaning products for the first time. What a world we live in that these are the emotions we end up experiencing when we go back to our roots. I was happily surprised to find another confirmation that we do not need potentially harmful chemicals to …
Despite chlorine potent toxic smell and texture, we are so used to using bleach for quick fixes that we might not even give it a thought about chlorine bleach alternatives that are safe and that actually work. Today you will learn what you can use instead of chlorine bleach with success. Laundry/Stain Remover – Chlorine …
The first time I tried Molly’s Suds laundry detergent I knew I would never go back. And here is why. Overview of Laundry Detergent Market After I started reading laundry detergent labels (which was three years ago!), I was shocked to learn what laundry detergents are made of! I discovered that most …
Almost a year ago I published a post in response to the big news that Procter & Gamble agreed to reduce the amount of 1,4-dioxane, a known carcinogen, in their Tide detergents. Yes – your laundry detergent (which in the old days was a simple soap) may contain 1,4-dioxane, a petroleum chemical that may cause …
A few months or so ago I started using cloth diapers. They worked fine at first and then they started leaking. I was at a loss. I talked to their maker and she suggested changing the detergent. I did that but we still had occasional leaks. I tried vinegar, which worked better than a detergent …
