Cleaning products are supposed to keep us safe, comfortable and healthy. However, because most conventional products can be extremely toxic, our homes literally have us running a poison gauntlet—whether we realize it yet or not. Having a clean home is important to all of us, but the results of using noxious chemicals throughout our daily living spaces can be devastating. One study found that spray household cleaners, including air fresheners, could increase the risk of developing asthma by nearly 50% (1). Fortunately, there are some natural alternatives for keeping a happy, healthy home.

Exposing the Down ‘N Dirty
It seems everywhere we turn in our homes, we are faced with something that must be cleaned somehow. Unfortunately, furniture polish, toilet cleaners, dishwashing products, carpet and upholstery shampoos, detergents, oven cleaners and air fresheners are all guilty of containing environmental, and health-damaging chemicals. Here are some examples...