It Works Green llc would like you to know that the most dangerous place in your house may be under your kitchen sink. Chlorine is an ingredient found in most household cleaners, and the chemical name may be printed on the container as sodium hypochlorite or hypochlorite. Ammonia is another agent commonly used for cleaning. Breathing the fumes of these two chemical agents can irritate the lungs. When mixed with other chemicals or with each other, chlorine and ammonia can cause a dangerous gas to form that can severely damage the lungs.Petrochemical Solvents Petrochemical solvents are petroleum (oil) derivatives designed to dissolve dirt and grime and they are found in household cleaners. Those cleaners labeled as flammable contain a high percentage of petrochemical solvents. The fumes easily enter the blood stream through the lungs. C  orrosive household cleaners include drain, oven, and acidic toilet bowl cleaners. According to Philip Dickey of the Washington Toxics Coalition, corrosive chemicals can cause severe burns on eyes, skin and, if ingested, on the throat and esophagus. Lye, which is an ingredient in some oven cleaners, can produce chloramine gas if mixed with other cleaning agents. Although there are now fragrance-free laundry detergents, softeners, and dish soaps, the fragrances added to many such products have the potential to cause respiratory irritation, headache, sneezing, and watery eyes in individuals with allergies and asthma. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has found that one-third of the substances used in the fragrance industry are toxic. by contact with some of these products without knowing the cause; and toxic cleaning products are a major source of indoor air pollution.
AIR FRESHENERS: Because they can trigger allergies and potentially cause other health problems, we recommend against the use of synthetically fragranced air fresheners, particularly from aerosol spray bottles. Aerosol sprays produce tiny droplets that are easily inhaled and absorbed into the body, and their propellants, usually butane and propane, are flammable. Fragrances can provoke asthmatic or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. But aerosol air fresheners may also be linked to other, less obvious health effects. In a September 1999 study in New Scientist, researchers at Bristol University recommended caution in using aerosols and air fresheners, after finding that they might be making pregnant women and children sick. In their survey of 14,000 pregnant women, they found that in homes where aerosols and air fresheners were used frequently, mothers suffered from 25% more headaches and 19% more depression, and infants under six months had 30% more ear infections and 22% higher incidence of diarrhea. Another worry is that small children might be tempted to taste air fresheners that smell like fruit or candy. In 2000, 9,887 of the 11,935 reports of hazardous exposures to air fresheners received by U.S. Poison Control Centers involved children under six. Since its creation by the U.S. Army and approval for public use in 1957, DEET has been shown to produce skin irritation in enlistees who wore it while sleeping. In children, its possible toxicity is more worrisome: A handful of studies have shown that it might increase the risk of seizures and cause neurological symptoms (leth argy, disorientation) in a very small percentage of users. Despite concerns, however, the American Academy of Pediatrics approves products with up to 30 percent DEET for children older than 2 months, and many experts maintain that DEET is a smart choice when insect-biting pressure is high. Using It Works Green non toxic, pesticide free, insect repellent with Deet will add extra protection, itworksgreen.com
Chemicals that are so-called "hormone disruptors" can interfere with the body's natural chemical messages, either by blocking or mimicking the actions of hormones. Possible health effects include decreased sperm counts, increased rates of male birth defects such as cryptorchidism (undescended testicles) and hypospadias (where the urethra is on the underside of the penis), and increased rates of some kinds of cancers. The alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) used in some detergents and cleaners have been shown to mimic the hormone estrogen; one APE, p-nonylphenol, has caused estrogen-sensitive breast cancer in a test tube study. A large number of widely used substances (pesticides, common household items and chemicals, industrial chemicals, metals) have been shown to have estrogen-mimicking and other endocrine-hormone disrupting effects, including; 2,4-D is applied to grassy crops such as wheat, home and public lawns and gardens, and on roadsides, golf courses, forests and waterways.
Permethrin
is an insecticide derived from chrysanthemum flowers. It has multiple uses, Fly spray, including head lice and scabies treatments, insect repellents, household insect foggers and sprays, tick and flea sprays for yards and pets, termite treatments, agricultural and livestock products, mosquito abatement, again It Works Green is pesticide free, no Permethrin used. What are some of the “hormone disruptors� we use in our every day life?
Examples of Chemicals that act as Hormone Disruptors
• Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) – now banned, but traces can still be found in pesticides, electrical transformers, hydraulic fluid, compressors, varnishes, inks, flame resistors, carbonless copy paper and even some cosmetics. • Heavy metals (lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, nickel) – present in cigarette smoke, paints, plastics, batteries, water pipes, dental fillings, fluorescent lights, large fish, cosmetics and treated pine. • Organochlorines and many other pesticides - including insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. • Parabens – found in deodorants. • Butylated hydroxyanosole (BHA) and alkyl phenol ethoxylates -present in many foods as well as paints, plastics, toiletries, cosmetics, some medications, cleaning products, spermicides, polystyrene and PCV, herbicides and pesticides. • Dioxins – by-product of chlorine bleaching from industry (pulp mills, etc) and present in sanitary products and disposable nappies; linked to endometriosis. • Bisphenol A, DEHP (di-ethyl hexyl phthalate) – plasticizers present in flexible plastics e.g. PVC and polycarbonate plastics, cellophane, cling wrap/cling film, plastic bags, drink bottles, take-away containers, linings in food cans. • Other phthalates - present in seatbelts, hose pipes, plastic dental fillings, moisturisers, hairsprays, insect repellents, solvents, coatings on time-released medicines, soap, shampoo, detergents.Safeguarding yourself from hormone disruptors Apart from drinking filtered water and eating organic food, there is not a lot we can do in terms of avoidance. The best advice is to regularly detoxify your system of these residues. • Purify all drinking water with a good quality purifier, including water used to wash fruit and vegetables and water boiled in a kettle. Hormonal residue from the urine of animals and women taking the oral contraceptive pill makes its way, along with most of the other substances mentioned, into our water supplies. Buy organically grown and fed foods, as animal fat is a reservoir for these toxins. Avoid seafood that is not from the river or the coast (especially crustaceans and other bottom dwellers) as these may be exposed to industrial or agricultural run-off. Also avoid large fish such as swordfish, as these are at the top of the food chain and may be high in heavy metals, especially mercury. Store food in glass, ceramic or stainless steel containers (or even rigid, non-flexible plastic), especially if hot, fatty, liquid or acidic. Don’t microwave! Avoid using pesticides, toxic paint and bleaches. Use only environmentally-friendly cleaning products. Don’t apply deodorant immediately after shaving. Replace amalgam or plastic teeth fillings with porcelain or even gold. There are also some plastic fillings that don’t contain phthalates. Replace bleached tampons and sanitary pads with cotton/hemp reusable pads, or even organic tampons (though these should be reserved for high-need occasions, as restricting blood flow may have implications for endometriosis). Avoid sanding back old, lead-containing paints or treated pine. Avoid drinking hot drinks from Styrofoam cups as they are a potent source of Bisphenol A.
It Works Green Tick Repellent uses Citronella Oil: Distilled from grasses, citronella is registered as a mosquito and tick repellent by the EPA, meaning that sufficient data has been provided to back up this claim. Lemongrass, cloves, are essential oils used in It Works Green to repel insects. Federal EPA guidelines have been met. It Works Green has added a EPA approved liquid that kills fungi and mold safe to use around and in water, It Works Green has worked with a leading chemist David Shultz, to make a product pesticide free, safe for our beloved human family along with our animal family. We look forward to your comments and “lets all make a difference.� itworksgreen.com I would like to thank eHow.com for great information.
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Many of our exposures to dangerous, toxic chemicals happen right in our own homes. Toxic chemicals are the hidden ingredients in everything from reusable plastic water bottles to non-stick pans, and from furniture to cosmetics. To learn more about steps you can take to reduce your exposures at home download the Healthy Homes and Families guide!