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How Safe Are Green Cleaning Products?
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A growing number of Americans are seeking so-called green cleaners - products made with natural, nontoxic, and biodegradable ingredients.
Sales of natural cleaning products totaled $105 million in the last year.
Dr. Mercola's Answer:
As more and more consumers are wisening up to the dangers of the products they use in their own homes, 'green', environmentally friendly options have sparked an industry revolution with a growing number of companies offering their own versions of eco-friendly cleaners. Clorox is one of the latest to offer a line of these products with the launch of Green Works in January 2008.
Unfortunately, the terms 'green' and 'natural' are nothing more than marketing terms; they're not absolute terms of science, and they do not automatically equal safety.
However, there's no need to despair!
Here's a simple starter list of what you need to make your own natural cleaning products:
* Baking soda
* White vinegar
* Lemon juice
* Hydrogen peroxide
* Liquid castile soap
* Organic essential oils (optional)
* Mixing bowls
* Spray bottles
* Micro fiber cloths
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