There are more than 95 different chemicals found in common cleaners that have been proven to be toxic and carcinogenic in high concentrations. While there isn’t any data yet to determine the absolute health risks for lower, long term exposure, it stands to reason that the results would be disturbing.

By using an all natural, non toxic, biodegradable cleaner you can:

• Save money: most chemical free cleaners are highly concentrated without the usual fillers so they are more effective while using less product.
• Live healthier: reducing your exposure to the common chemicals such as bleach, formaldehyde, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc. can improve the health factor in your home.
• Reduce waste: due to the high concentration of these products you will get more for your money and need to repurchase less frequently reducing the amount of packaging sent to the landfills.
• Minimize allergies and other sensitivities: the chemicals found in common cleaners are hazardous to those with sensitive skin, asthma and other allergies.
• Start reducing your indoor air pollution: remove chemical cleaners and get a few houseplants and you are well on your way to breathing easier indoors (see The Greener Guide #1 for more tips on houseplants).
• Remove poisons from your home: while it is never safe to ingest cleaners, removing the chemicals from your home greatly reduces risks when small children are around.

Two of the best places to start a non-toxic cleaning regimen are the laundry and the dishwasher. It seems logical to reduce your chemical exposure by removing chemicals from the clothes that touch your skin (our largest organ) and the dishes that touch your food.

Here at The Greener Good, we believe that actions speak louder than words and would therefore like to help you get started. For the next two weeks, get 20% off all of the Nellie’s All Natural cleaning products.

My personal testimonial for Nellie’s is for the Oxygen Brightener. Upon receiving a suggestion from a friend, I tried Nellie’s Oxygen Brightener on pesky deodorant stains and achieved the impossible (or so I thought)… Clean White Shirts! I just left the lid up on my washer while my clothes soaked in water and Nellie’s Oxygen Brightener for about 15 minutes, then closed the lid and let the cycle run. The results were amazing!

Give green a go! Let us know what you think. I think you will feel better, smell better (no pesky chemical fragrances) and be greener!

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