Want to become educated about what’s in your household cleaning products? Check out this article from Earth 911!

As Lisa Beres explains, “The majority of conventional household cleaning brands contain a host of toxic chemicals chemicals including butyl cellosolve, glycol ether, aldehydes, ammonia, chlorine, nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs), triclosan, phthalates, 1,4 dioxane, petroleum distillates, caustics, DEA, TEA, hydrochloric acid, petroleum-derived surfactants, formaldehyde, sodium hydroxide, and sulfuric acid; all of which have detrimental effects on your health and the planet….Why not make your own DIY nontoxic cleaning mixtures instead?” Not sure how to make your cleaning mixtures? The article includes 10 DIY recipes using earth-friendly products you probably already have in your home. Click Here to read the article!

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