Are you aware of the serious dangers with toxins in our homes and work environments? The lack of consumer awareness is disturbing. Chemical free cleaning products have been available for some time but all too many people are unaware or unconcerned. Going Green is the buzz word of the day so perhaps it’s time to revisit the science behind environmental toxins.
To be able to evaluate home toxins Harris Interactive did a poll of 1,108 mothers from across the US and all with children 18 years or younger. See how you feel about the results.
- 95% believed that the cleaning products in their home could be made from toxic materials.
- 61% also tended to agree that the fumes made them ill from the cleaning products they used; from cleaning floors, washing windows and oven cleaning for example.
- 81% felt that what they were using was leading to or aggregated physical for example: kicking off an asthma attack both in their children and adults members.
- Unfortunately it was found that 70% believed these toxic supplies were more than safe around their home and family.
- It was found that only 49% were concerned when they used the toxic products as directed on the labels.
- The evaluation showed 38% believed the EPA.s scientifically researched plan that their own indoor air was more toxic than the normal outdoor air
- Despite the frustration or compliancy, 94% stated they would actually change to the healthier environmentally free cleaning products.
What do these results show? Good news, many are taking advantage of this important information for the health and wellness of their family and children, yet many more people are hiding with their heads in the sand, ignoring their health both now and what is to come. Education is desperately needed. Some times that comes best from woman to woman, friend to friend, and yes public announcements. But remember there is a strong financial justification among cleaning companies to debunk this type of information.
One area that is note worthy is natural non toxic laundry detergent is on the rise over the last few decades. Major consumer brands are starting to give options, but more education is necessary. If you consider yourself a Goes Green Home, great for you! Please try to find one more thing you can do to add to it. If you are not a Green Home, please consider the physical and emotional health benefits and start exchanging toxins each shopping time with Chemical Free Cleaning Products. Even the best, none of us is hitting a 100%, but let’s move forward day by day, for your family and the earth. Just have Health and Wellness as a family motto.