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WINDEX
βFor example, 2-hexoxyethanol can cause damage to the central nervous system and kidney failure if absorbed through the skin, can irritate the respiratory tract, and is harmful if swallowed.
Linalool may cause contact dermatitis, and isopropanolamine is βa combustible, corrosive chemicalβ that causes skin and eye irritation, loss of vision, abdominal pain, and shock or collapse if swallowed, and sore throat and shortness of breath if inhaled.β
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE -
1- ATTITUDE Nature+ Window & Mirror Cleaner, Citrus Zest
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/3500-ATTITUDENatureWindowMirrorCleanerCitrusZest/
2-Attitude Sensitive Skin Natural Window & Mirror Cleaner
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/6442-AttitudeSensitiveSkinNaturalWindowMirrorCleaner/
3-ECOS Window Cleaner, Vinegar
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/10506-ECOSWindowCleanerVinegar/
LAUNDRY PODS
https://www.cpsc.gov/ja/node/59293
βContents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested, as well as posing a risk of skin or eye injuries.β
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE -
1-AspenClean Laundry Detergent Pods Zero Plastic, Eucalyptus & Rosemary
2-AspenClean Laundry Detergent Pods Zero Plastic, Lavender & Lemongrass
3-AspenClean Laundry Detergent Pods Zero Plastic, Unscented
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/7809-AspenCleanLaundryDetergentPodsZeroPlasticUnscented/
AIR FRESHENER
βA single batch of the aerosol air fresheners is missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion and rupture of the metal can and expulsion of the contents, posing injury and laceration hazards. In addition, corrosion of the container can result in leakage, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation upon contact.β
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE -
1-Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Mist, Ginger Mint
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/5483-AuraCaciaAromatherapyMistGingerMint/
2- Aura Cacia Aromatherapy Mist, Peppermint Harvest
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/5473-AuraCaciaAromatherapyMistPeppermintHarvest/
DISH SOAP
βThe bottle and dish soap can contain harmful bacteria. Exposure to bacteria poses a risk of respiratory and other infections in immunocompromised individuals.β
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE -
1-AspenClean Dish Soap, Eucalyptus Rosemary
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/6705-AspenCleanDishSoapEucalyptusRosemary/
2-AspenClean Dish Soap, Lavender Lemongrass
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/6704-AspenCleanDishSoapLavenderLemongrass/
3-AspenClean Dish Soap, Unscented
SWIFFER PRODUCTS
https://www.wcpo.com/money/consumer/dont-waste-your-money/woman-says-her-swiffer-wetjet-caught-fire
βRikki Houghton says her mom's laundry room still has scorch marks on the floor from a fire that appears to have originated in her Swiffer WetJet floor cleaner. It was leaning against the washing machine when Houghton says it spontaneously caught fire. The Swiffer had not been used in several days.β
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE -
1-AspenClean Floor Cleaner
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/6701-AspenCleanFloorCleaner/
2-ATTITUDE Nature + Floor Surface Cleaner Refill - Tiles & Wood, Citrus Zest
3-Attitude Nature + Floor Surface Cleaner - Tiles & Wood, Citrus Zest
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/10593-AttitudeNatureFloorSurfaceCleanerTilesWoodCitrusZest/
WOOD CLEANER
βThe spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries if the product comes into contact with skin or eyes or is ingested.β
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE -
1-Aunt Fannie's Wood Surface Cleaner
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/10983-AuntFanniesWoodSurfaceCleaner/
2-Aunt Fannie's Wood Surface Cleaning Wipes, Bright Lemon
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/10637-AuntFanniesWoodSurfaceCleaningWipesBrightLemon/
3-Sensitive Home Wood Cleaner, Free & Clear
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/7841-SensitiveHomeWoodCleanerFreeClear/
PINESOL
βThe recalled products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to Pseudomonas aeruginosa face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. The bacteria can enter the body if inhaled, through
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE -
1-Fit Organic Multi-Surface Cleaner & Degreaser
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/6271-FitOrganicMultiSurfaceCleanerDegreaser/
2-Nature Clean Multi-Surface Cleaner, Lavender Tea Tree
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/7083-NatureCleanMultiSurfaceCleanerLavenderTeaTree/
CLOROX WIPES
βResearchers assembled the conclusions from a fast-growing body of studies that point to several main issues: the chemicals are linked to serious health problems, they contribute to antimicrobial resistance, they pollute the environment, and they are not particularly effective.β
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE -
1-Aunt Fannie's Cleaning Vinegar Wipes, Bright Lemon
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/6700-AuntFanniesCleaningVinegarWipesBrightLemon/
2-Whole Foods Market Surface Cleaning Wipes, Minty Fresh
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/6562-WholeFoodsMarketSurfaceCleaningWipesMintyFresh/
FABRIC CONDITIONER
βThe fabric conditioners can contain a chemical impurity, ethylene oxide, a carcinogen that can cause adverse health effects if there is significant and direct long-term exposure.β
HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE -
1- 9 Elements Purifying Softener, Eucalyptus Scent
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/7131-9ElementsPurifyingSoftenerEucalyptusScent/
2- 9 Elements Purifying Softener, Lemon Scent
https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/products/7024-9ElementsPurifyingSoftenerLemonScent/