Are You About to Clean Up Your Holiday Messes With Chemicals Toxic to Your Health?

The holidays are here and as fun as they promise to be, there’s likely to be a big mess that follows. But not only do you want to be spending quality time with your family, you don’t want to waste it scrubbing spills and buildup while breathing in harsh and toxic chemicals.

You may not know it but there are many dangerous poisons lurking in some of your most commonly used household items. In America, we consume so many products without ever knowing what the real ingredients are.

Below, is a quick list of the most common places you’ll find toxic ingredients. Then at the end, we’ll share with you some better, safer and much healthier options that you can use in confidence.

Room Air Fresheners

I never allow artificial air fresheners in my home. Anything you breathe in eventually ends up in your bloodstream. Plug-in scents or synthetically scented candles many contain chemicals called phthalates, which have been linked to reproductive problems. Instead, choose candles made with essential oils and fresh flowers to scent your home. Also,  try using baking soda and white vinegar as odor absorbers.

Perfumes and Fragrances

The one-word ingredient “perfume” can translate to a product containing upwards of 300 chemical ingredients. (Perfume companies won’t release lists of exact ingredients for fear of divulging secrets to their competitors.) Avoid perfumes and colognes or switch to products that are scented with natural oils.

Fabric and Upholstery Sprays

Stain blockers essentially create an invisible plastic barrier over your furniture. This plastic will eventually wear off and be released into your home environment. Instead, simply clean stains as necessary rather than trying to prevent them.

Kitchen Cleaning products

Check the labels of cleaning products for chemical ingredients such as phthalates and chemical surfactants. These ingredients are not only dangerous to your home, but to your skin and lungs too!

Bayes products are organic and 100% eco-friendly and work not only just as well, but far better and without coating your home in toxins. Be sure to check out our website for our full product line. You deserve to have the best and that's what Bayes is known for!

The only way we can keep ourselves safe, is to keep ourselves educated. So don’t clean up your holiday messes with toxic ingredients; choose the organic, health friendly option with Bayes!

Feeling Sick? Get Rid of The Common Toxic Ingredients Lurking In Your Home!

The average household contains around 62 toxic chemicals. We are exposed to them constantly, from synthetic fragrances to oven cleaners, they are luring. Many of these common ingredients have been linked to asthma, cancer, hormonal imbalance, neurotoxicity and reproductive disorders. 

Of course, the manufacturers are arguing that these ingredients in small amounts, aren't a problem. However, most people who use these products use them regularly, not to mention in combination with other chemicals as well.  It's not possible to accurately measure the risks.  Yes, some products produce reactions right away but others develop over time, creating a "toxic burden" in the body. 

You don't deserve to have your health compromised. So if you're feeling sick, get rid of the common toxic ingredients lurking in your home! We all have to start somewhere!

• Chlorinated phenols found in toilet bowl cleaners are toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems.
• Diethylene glycol found in window cleaners depresses the nervous system.
• Phenols found in disinfectants are toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems.
• Nonylphenol ethoxylate, a common surfactant (detergent) found in laundry detergents and all-purpose cleaners, is banned in Europe; it has been shown to biodegrade slowly into even more toxic combinations.
• Formaldehyde found in spray and wick deodorizers is a respiratory irritant and suspected carcinogen.
• Petroleum solvents in floor cleaners damage mucous membranes.
• Perchloroethylene, a spot remover, causes liver and kidney damage.
• Butyl cellosolve, common in all-purpose, window and other types of cleaners, damages bone marrow, the nervous system, kidneys and the liver. The list could fill a book. And it’s a book that would include thousands of other chemicals — some so dangerous that they’re found on lists of chemicals associated with Superfund toxic waste sites and in the toxins section of the U.S. Clean Air and Water Acts. [gaim.com]

At Bayes, we are committed to creating organic cleaning products that are not only good for your home, but for your health as well.  We invite you to choose better ingredients for your quality of life!  Start today with our Granite Counter Top Cleaner and see where else the ingredients lead you from there!  

Cheers to your health!