Dirty Secrets: Do You Know What's In Your Cleaning Products?

Dirty Secrets: Do You Know What's In Your Cleaning Products? | Care2 Causes

care2.com 17 Nov '11, 9pm

Dirty Secrets: Do You Know What's In Your Cleaning Products? | Care2 Causes

What do you look for in a household cleaner? Consumers generally look for something that works, smells nice, and isn’t going to kill you. But how many people take that last one for granted? A lot of people probably assume that if a product has been approved for sale, that it is also safe. That’s not the case, according to a new report by Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) called Dirty Secrets: What’s Hiding In Your Cleaning Products? According to WVE: Cleaning product companies tell you that to keep your home clean and smelling fresh, you need to rely on an army of cleaning and air care products. Sprays, wipes, powders, liquids and more are sold with the promise of improving your home and your health by removing dirt and germs. More often than not, these products are also infused with fragrance to add a pleasant sensory experience to your everyday chores and to give your h...

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