So, we all think our house is clean, after spraying disinfectants, spraying and scrubbing at those soap scum showers and baths, disinfecting the kitchen, and running around with air and fabric 'smelly' sprays...Right? Smells clean...there is even laundry products with matching cleaning products -so everything smells the same. Smelly, flowery, fruit, or fresh linen = clean right? But does your house have to be full of these smells in order for you to think it's 'clean', for a lot of you out there the answer is "YES".
I however have always questioned this, now that I 'have the time', I thought I'd try this out to test...of course this is my thoughts here, but no...all those 'chemical fragrances' does not mean clean. But then you need to look at what is clean? That is a large topic...so I'll go simple...
We buy store bought cleaners because:
a) We were taught to clean one day a week (mine growing up was Saturday), and then put things away as we go the rest of the week...and use what mom said (ajax, bleach, pine cleaner etc)
b) We are all busy, so we see the ads-no scrubbing needed, instant results. Our thoughts this = more time
c) Convenient-we are at the store getting food...and it is in the isle between can goods and the ice cream...
d) They would not put it out if it was no OK..
Or would they...
We all 'read labels' now...looking at fiber, fat, sugar, calories, etc...RIGHT? So...go grab your favorite 'cleaner' and read the ingredient label, I'll wait...(waiting).......not there is it?
Now, most of you will say...I don't care, as long as it cleans like it says it will. OK, that's fine...but do you read labels, is it because you care about your health, do you buy 'organic', sustainable foods, because you are worried about what you put in your body? If you answer NO label reading here, then go ahead and load up on those cleaners...
And for those that do 'care', but can't afford those 'All Natural' cleaners, 'green cleaners' etc, or I don't have time for that 'DIY' cleaners...Read on...I can help.
Now, as for those 'All Natural' cleaners...some are just not what they say they are...do your research, some have an ingredient label...but if you don't know 'what it is' it is probably not as 'natural' as they lead you to believe!
First off- the USDA does not regulate 'green' or 'organic' as some may think. Now there is an agency that has 'Definitions' of 'organic', but it is not what you may think...there are still synthetic pesticides, feed, etc that are 'alowed' in your 'organic' milk, meat, and other foods dubbed 'organic'..
How is the term "organic" regulated?
The Agricultural Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the National Organic Program (NOP). The NOP regulations include a definition of "organic" and provide for certification that agricultural ingredients have been produced under conditions that would meet the definition. They also include labeling standards based on the percentage of organic ingredients in food.
all this can be found and read here...http://www.gpoaccess.gov/ search for organic laws and regulations...(when you find it...it is long and questionable as to what it means)
Now to the 'smelly clean' hype...why do these things smell...and what are they made of...well...if you did not know you can look up anything you want to that is not a 'food' item to see what is in it at www.msds.com but be careful, you may not like what you read...here are a few things I've read, and it answered some of my questions...
Febreze= Has a 'Slight' Health Hazard and is 'Moderately' Flammable...
The health reason falls to
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic):
Ingestion: None
Eye Contact: Mild eye irritant.
Inhalation: None
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: Possible mild gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
Eye Contact: Do not spray directly toward face. If eye contact occurs, rinse well with water.
Skin: Prolonged skin contact or instillation into the eye may result in transient, superficial effects similar to
those produced by mild toilet soap.
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations of ethanol vapor may cause irritation of the eyes and respiratory
tract, drowsiness, and fatigue.
Now I copied and pasted this from the MSDS for Febreze...and even in this small part, doesn't it contradict it's self? Inhalation...isn't that the 'purpose' to make it smell good? and what is really 'high concentration'?
I'M NOT USING IT! Do want to breath Ethanol Vapor? Not me...
I can go on and on, point is Way are you still using these products? Because of time and ease...I don't have time to DIY, not sure how, it's right there in the store, etc...
Well, I do have time, and I do know how, and I am able to share the finished product for the same reasons you would do it yourself...safer and cost.
As I develop new items and I've used them myself to test, then I will add them. I have a few friends that are testing and giving results too...
Now, the only thing is, I am not 'shipping' at this point (maybe soon), so pick up and some delivery (within reason).
Use the top links for some research sites I used and the other to see what I have to offer at this point! Happy Cleaning!
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