Friday, December 27, 2013

Laundry Hazard Articles

Laundry products are loaded with everything except soap!! The chemicals and fragrances used to eliminate dirt and odors in laundry are absorbed through the skin and causing all sorts of problems!
Here are some very eye opening articles you won't want to miss!!

1. Huffington Post Article: Scented Laundry Products Emit Hazardous Chemicals Through Dryer Vents. by Hannah Hickey

2. Healthy Living How To, Seven Reasons to Ditch Dryer Sheets

3. 10 Dirty Facts about Laundry

4. Natural News.com, Your Laundry Detergent May Be Hazardous to Your Health

Simple Solutions!!

There are some very easy ways to reduce chemicals in our laundry rooms.

1. Stop using fabric softeners! Purchase some dryer balls. This will save you money, cut back on static and significantly reduce drying time. (hint: Using wool dryer balls allows you to add a little natural oils scent to your laundry!)

2. Norwex Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent rinses out of your clothes completely, leaving NO CHEMICAL RESIDUE! With an HE washing machine, you only need 1 teaspoon per load for an economical AND safe alternative.  Visit: www.lisepampaloni.norwex.biz  

3. NO MORE DRYER SHEETS! Don’t waste money on harmful dryer sheets (often used as a bug repellent!) Use dryer balls instead!