It's Time To Green Up Your Laundry!There are so many things in our household that we do not even think of when when it comes to thinking of toxic hazards. Toxic dryer sheets are one of those culprits. They can be a huge culprit when it comes to toxins that we actually take into our bodies because these dryer sheets not only emit toxic fumes but they get into our clothing so they then seep into our skin when we wear them.
What most people don't realize is most commercial dryer sheets are filled with so many types of toxic chemicals including Benzyl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Chloroform and Linalool; none of which are good for the environment - or you. Some of these compounds are known carcinogens. Carcinogens have known links to cancer. In my recent research it saddens me to realize just how many of our household products actually contain carcinogens (including baby wash!...but more on that later)
If you're looking for a greener alternative to dryer sheets; here's a couple of ideas that are very easy and cheap to do:
- Of course a very easy one is hang your clothes out to day..I know for myself that is not always an easy alternative. I live in the mid-west and the weather is not always cooperative when it comes to that. If you are doing light loads though I have found even hanging a line in the laundry room can do the trick if outdoors isn't always an alternative for you.
- Liquid Fabric Softener
- Dryer balls -- now you need to be careful with these some are great and actually reduce your drying time also so they are using less energy, but be sure you check the label. Some are made from are made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride).
- Non Toxic Earth Friendly Dryer Sheets. The Shaklee Get Clean line dryer sheets not only do not contain any of these common toxins found in other dryer sheets. They are a natural vegetable based softener. They are also bio degradable and Recyclable which I have noticed is very hard to find in combination Click Here for more info.
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