Health hazards and Comparison of toxic vs non-toxic household cleaners.

1. Learn About 5
Toxic Chemicals
You May Be Using
in Your Home
and the
Health Hazards
They Can Cause
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2. Find Out The FACTS About The Products Under YOUR Sink
http://www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/ingredients.htm
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3. Lye - Sodium Hydroxide & Potassium Hydroxide
• Causes 75% of all caustic injury to the esophagus of kids under 5 years old
• Can cause burns in tissues
o eyes, skin, mouth & throat
• Repeated contact may cause dermatitis (eczema)
• Can cause irritation to the respiratory tract
• Can cause liver & kidney damage
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4. Butyl Cellosolve
• Linked to reproductive harm
• Probable Carcinogen
• Causes depression of the Central Nervous System
o Symptoms include:
o Headaches, drowsiness, weakness, depression,
mood swings, personality changes, memory loss
• Harmful if absorbed through skin
• Exposure for just 15 minutes cleaning soap scum
from the shower exposes one to 3x the acute exposure limit
• Can cause irritation and tissue damage from inhalation
• Toxic to kidneys and liver
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5. MEA (Monoethanolamine)
• Linked to Asthma
• Can cause liver damage
• Can cause immediate allergic responses
• Irritating to eyes, skin and lungs
• Causes/symptoms associated with
Central Nervous System Depression:
• fatigue
• impaired thinking
• memory loss
• inability to complete tasks
• mood swings
• depression
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6. Chlorine Bleach
• Can cause severe skin and eye damage
• Damaging to the respiratory tract
• Causes throat irritation even when exposed briefly
and at low levels
• Linked to RADS: Reactive Airways Dysfunction Syndrome
o Manifests as Bronchitis or Asthma
• Corrosive and damaging to cells on contact
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7. • Formaldehyde is a preservative
• 1,4 Dioxane is a byproduct
Formaldehyde •
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Both are known carcinogens
Banned in Europe, Canada & Japan
& 1.4 Dioxane •
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Symptoms include:
Eye, Nose & Throat Irritation
Wheezing, Coughing
• Fatigue
• Skin rash, eczema, etc.
• Severe allergic reactions
• Impairs immune function
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8. Learn About The Best
Alternative That Is
Proven To Be Safe,
Powerful, $mart
and Green
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9. SAFE CLEAN
We believe home should be the safest place in the whole world.
Get Clean Products give you cleaning
choices that are Nontoxic and Natural
and DO NOT contain any of these
harmful ingredients:
 Sodium hydroxide
 Hydrochloric acid
 Butyl cellosolve
 Lye (Potassium Hydroxide)
 Sulfamic acid
 Kerosene
 Phenol
 Cresol
 Sulfuric acid
 Petroleum distillates
 Ammonia
 Phosphoric acid
 Formaldehyde
 Morpholine
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10. Basic H2™
Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate
Clean Credentials
• Nontoxic
• Sustainable ingredients from natural sources
• Ultra-concentrated
• Biodegradable surfactants
• No phosphates
Product Description
• Ultraconcentrated—16 ounces makes
48 gallons of all-purpose cleaner (that’s the
equivalent of 192 bottles of 409
• Use on any washable surface, inside or outside
• Great for Degreasing
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11. Basic H2™ Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate
ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
• Add ¼ teaspoon to 16 ounces of water
• Makes 214 28-oz. bottles of ready-to-use all-purpose cleaner
• Around $0.05 per bottle of Basic H2 all-purpose cleaner (16 oz.)
WINDOW CLEANER
• Add 2 drops to 16 ounces of water
• Makes over 5,704 28-oz. bottles of ready-to-use window cleaner
All Purpose =
• Less than $0.01 per bottle of Basic H2 window cleaner (16 oz.)
¼ teaspoon
• Equivalent cleaning power on windows and mirrors to Windex® Original
Formula*
Window = NEW
DEGREASER
2 drops • Add 1½ teaspoons to 16 ounces of water
• Makes 36 28-oz bottles of ready-to-use degreaser
Around $0.33 per bottle of Basic H2 degreaser
(16 oz.)
• Works better than Basic I®
*This performance comparison was done
on April 20, 2007 and is valid only for
• Use to clean barbecue grills, ovens, stovetops, stove
the named products marketed at that Degreasing = pans, driveways and more!
time. All trademarks are the property of
their respective owners. 1 ½ teaspoons
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12. POWERFUL CLEAN
We believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice powerful convictions for
powerful cleaners. And vice versa.
Dish Wash Liquid Nature Bright® Laundry
Concentrate Is 70% More Booster and Stain Remover
Effective Than Method® Dish Is 50% More Effective
Soap And Seventh Generation® Than Oxiclean® On Grass Stains
Dishwashing Liquid On Grease
Basic H2™ Organic Super Fresh Laundry Liquid
Cleaning Wipes Perform 60% Concentrate Is 30% Better
Better Than Pledge Wipes On at Removing Soil and Stains
Vinyl Flooring Than All® Small & Mighty™
Basic H2™ Organic Super Fresh Laundry Liquid
Cleaning Wipes Has Less
Concentrate Outperforms
Streaking On Glass Than
Windex® With Vinegar Wipes -- Shout® and Spray ‘n Wash® On
PLUS Get Clean Wipes Are Spot Removal
Biodegradable.
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13. STARTER KIT
You would spend over $3,400 to get the
same cleaning power from major name brands!*
60 Bottles of Fantastik®, 32 oz. 1 Bottle of Soft Scrub®
32 Bottles of Mop & Glo®, 32 oz. 2.5 Boxes of Cascade®, 45 oz.
728 Bottles of Windex®, 26 oz. 2 Boxes of Tide®, 50 oz.
1 Bottle of Woolite®, 50 oz. 3 Bottles of Downy®, 20 oz.
1 Container of Clorox® Wipes 1 Box of Bounce®
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14. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Switching from conventional brands to the Get Clean™ Starter Kit:
 Eliminates 108 pounds of
packaging waste from
landfills.
 Eliminates 248 pounds of
greenhouse gas.
 Environmental Equivalent
to PLANTING 10 TREES.
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15. STARTER KIT CONTAINS:
 Basic H²™ Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate Plus cleaning accessories:
16 oz.  Caddy Organizer
 Germ Off Disinfecting Wipes 35 ct.  Spray Bottles (3)
 Nature Bright® Laundry Booster and Stain Remover ─ Windows
32 oz. with Dispenser ─ All-Purpose
 Dish Wash Concentrate 16 oz. ─ Degreasing
 Dish Wash Automatic Concentrate 32 oz.  Dropper pipette
with Dispenser  Pump for 32 oz bottle
 Fresh Laundry Concentrate HE Compatible  Laundry measuring cup
32 oz. (Liquid)  Dual measuring spoon
 Soft Fabric Dryer Sheets 80 ct.  Cleaning Accessories (4)
─ Super Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
─ Super Microfiber Window Cloth
─ Super Microfiber Sponge
─ Miracle Scrubber Pad
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