Over the Counter Cleaning Products or Organic? Does It Matter?

Why use organic cleaners when the regular stuff works just fine and is cheaper? That's a question we hear so often and one that's so easily answered. 

You and your family matter. That's why. The toxins in over the counter cleaning products are damaging not only to our home and surfaces, but also to our skin and respiratory systems. Everything that touches our skin, absorbs into it in varying degrees. Anything oil based absorbs deeper and faster. As a society, we are already bombarded with chemicals that are hard to avoid, such as chlorine in pools, deet in sunscreen and harsh chemicals in commercial hand sanitizers. Of course most of those OTC products have natural alternatives, and we are honored to do our part in providing the natural alternative to toxic home cleaning products. 

Thanks to Dr. Mercola, Here is a list of the toxic ingredients found in common cleaning supplies and the side effects they inflict on you and your family, without you even knowing it:

Some of the ingredients in common household cleaners and laundry detergents that can create a toxic indoor environment include:

• Glycol ethers – Widespread use in paints, perfumes, soaps, cosmetics and foods. Cause fatigue, lethargy, nausea, and possible liver and kidney damage.
• Phthalates – Cause reproductive harm, endocrine disruption, cancer, organ damage.
• Perfumes – Cause headaches, sinus problems, asthma, may cause intoxication and "addiction."
• Phosphates - Manufacturers have reduced eliminated phosphates from laundry products, but no action has ever been taken on dishwasher detergents. Causes widespread environmental damage.
• Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), a common ingredient in laundry detergents and all-purpose cleaners, is banned in Europe, and known to be a potent endocrine disrupter. It's already thought to be the cause of male fish transforming into females in waterways around the world!
• Formaldehyde, found in spray and wick deodorizers, is a suspected carcinogen.
• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including 1,4-dichlorobenzene – Cause nose and throat irritation, dizziness, asthma.
• Petroleum solvents in floor cleaners may damage mucous membranes.
• Butyl cellosolve, found in many all-purpose and window cleaners. May damage your kidneys, bone marrow, liver and nervous system.
• Ammonia – irritating to the skin, eyes and lungs.
• Chlorine – irritating to the skin, eyes and lungs.
• Ethanolamines – irritating to the skin, eyes and lungs.
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - skin irritant, eye irritant, potential cancer causer.

That's a lot of potential damage that's easily avoided when you're willing to upgrade to higher and safer quality.  We at Bayes, knew this was a problem and decided to dedicate ourselves to creating and providing solutions. 

Our line of cleaning products are non-toxic, organic and safe for every member of your family; even the furry ones.  Additionally, our products are biodegradable, non-abrasive and are never tested on animals. Several of our products have been approved by the EPA. And you can feel great knowing you are doing your share for a healthier planet. 

Don't just read it here, see for yourself! Go to Bayes.com and look through our many products. They're more affordable than you may think and make a world of difference for you and the people around you!

Does organic really make a difference? You bet it does.