TOXIC ALERT!

An average home generates over 25 pounds of toxic, hazardous waste each year. Much of this wast can be attributed to household cleaning products.

The EPA says that only a fraction of the more than 75,000 registered chemicals have gone through testing for human health concerns.

According to a 15-year study presented at the Toronto Indoor Air Conference, women who work at home have a 54% higher death rate from cancer than those who work away from home. The study concluded that this was a direct result of the increased exposure to toxic chemicals, many of which are found in common household products.

More than 9 out of every 10 suspected poison exposures occur at home with household products.

• Carpet cleaners are extremely toxic to children. The fumes given off by carpet cleaners can cause cancer and liver damage.
• Chlorine is a chemical most frequently involved in household poisonings in the United States. May cause reproductive, endocrine, and immune system disorders.
• Degreasers contain petroleum distillates and butyl cellosolve, which can damage lung tissues and dissolve fatty tissue surrounding nerve cells.
• Drain Cleaners are one of the most hazardous products in the home. Can contain lye, which is a strong caustic substance that causes sever corrosive damage to eyes, skin, mouth and stomach. Can be fatal if swallowed.
• Glass Cleaners may contain ammonia. Fumes form ammonia can irritate skin, eyes and respiratory system.
• Mold and Mildew Removers are often an acute respiratory irritant. May damage lungs, eyes and skin.
• Oven Cleaners are one of the most dangerous cleaning products. Can cause severe damage to eyes, skin, mouth and throat.
• Toilet Bowl Cleaners are one of the most dangerous cleaning products. Can contain chlorine and hydrochloric acid. Harmful to health simply be breathing during use.

Commitment To A Healthy Home

Indoor pollution affects people of all ages to some extent. This is true all over the country regardless of status or profession. The ones who are most affected are the children and the women at home. At one time, people thought of their home as a haven. A haven means a place of safety. It’s very true today that our homes contain products that are not safe and that are contributing to health problems, as described above, rather than providing a healthier life.

Recent studies attribute most indoor pollution problems to the growing use of chemicals and synthetic materials. The alternative is to use products as natural as possible in as many areas as possible. Concern is mounting, environmental awareness is growing, and people are searching for environmentally safe products.

Oprah Winfrey is very proactive with Green Products. She has a deep concern for the environment. In April of 2007, Oprah’s show spotlighted Earth Day. She shared her FAVORITE GREEN PRODUCTS and had given everyone in the audience an earth-friendly gift basket! Every household should have these products because they are safe for you, your family and our planet.

Today’s environment calls for awareness and action! Our primary goal is to establish healthier homes, toxic-free homes and thus make a positive contribution to the environment.

It’s a fact that homemakers are the major source of environmental pollution! In addition, everyday toxic products in the home contribute to a syndrome called by many names; chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivity, hyperactivity and certainly poor immune function, all of which can lead to many diseases.

Chemicals used in the home are recognized as a major contribution to pollution. Therefore we must STOP supporting these companies that use and produce the products that are detrimental to our health and to our world!

We can definitely make a difference by using GREEN PRODUCTS and eliminating all the toxic products in our home. Individually it is a commitment. Collectively, it is a mission, whereby each participant is making a positive contribution to future generations.

Will you agree to establish a healthy home for you and your family? Will you agree to share this information with your family and friends so they can help make our homes and world a safer place?

The Healthy Home Program gives you that opportunity. The program is designed to transform your home into a healthier home. Make a difference today!

Information obtained from GET CLEAN brochure and Your Home and Your Health, by Jeanne McGowen.

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