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April 14, 2024 5 min read
Even though we're more conscious of what we eat and put on our skin, many of us haven't considered the ingredients lurking in our cleaning products. So let's take a closer look at cleaning products because, just like the fragrance industry, the cleaning industry is very, very relaxed when it comes to testing or disclosing its ingredients.
With a staggering 17,000 petrochemicals available, only 30 percent of have been tested for their effects on human health and on the environment. Here in Australia, we spend a whopping $2 billion annually on cleaning products, while more and more studies suggest they may make us sick.
More recently, supermarket shelves started to overflow with "eco-friendly" and "natural" options, but are they truly safe? These terms are not regulated, meaning they do not hold the manufacturer to any industry standard. They are used to appear less toxic, but these deceptive labels boasting "natural" ingredients often hide a harsh chemical reality.
Let’s dive in and expose 7 hidden toxic ingredients to avoid in common household cleaners as well as safe options for a clean and healthy home without sacrificing our well-being or the planet.
Different types of bleach are available, with chlorine bleach being the most common in mainstream cleaning products.
This is one of the most common and harmful chemicals in your products at home. Thousands of chemicals, including phthalates, are used to give cleaning products their scent. These artificial fragrances are listed on your products as "Fragrance" or "Parfum or Perfume."
Ammonia is found in numerous store-bought cleaners like Windex. It is typically colourless with a distinct pungent odour.
Triclosan is a chlorinated organic chemical compound known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties.
(Monoethanalomine, diethanolamine and Triethanolamine)
Knowledge is power, so use this guide to check your cleaning products. If the ingredients are not listed, reach out to the manufacturer to ask about the ingredients. I generally tend to stay away from any products without ingredients because manufacturers with clean ingredients are proud of them and will list them.
This blog focused on the impact on our health but at Go For Zero we don’t compromise on health but not on the health of our planet either. Harsh ingredients make their way into our water, so it is also important for our planet and wildlife to cut harsh ingredients, as well as the single-use plastic throwaway bottles they are often packaged in. Listing cleaning products as “100% recyclable” is one of the most "eco-friendly" greenwashing terms out there.
Have a look at our safe, clean and waste-free products. From natural dish liquid alternatives and laundry alternatives, to your Windex replacements and Palmolive handwash swap. Please never hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
With love,
Ellie
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