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By: Mina

Mina — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:49:59 +0000

That's a good question. I would guess that they're similarly dangerous, but this is something I want to learn more about.

According to Consumer Reports, the EPA considers additional claims on mold or mildew resistant labeled products such as "non-toxic" or "all natural" to be false or misleading. I'd assume that this applies to cleaning products as well as paints. (See http://www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels/label....

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:45:29 +0000

If mildew cleaners are dangerous, what about mildew resistant paints?

By: Mina

Mina — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:56:12 +0000

This is the one I have: http://www.youngliving.com/oil-diffusers/Home-D... (It was a gift.)

You can get something similar and perhaps a bit less expensive on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-WDD100-Ultra...

http://www.amazon.com/Wyndmere-Ultrasonic-Aroma...

By: BethF

BethF — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:43:48 +0000

What's an ultrasonic oil diffusers
Where do you get them at??

By: Mina

Mina — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 02:37:17 +0000

I don't know much about those Bath & Body Work things, but I am usually disappointed by the laundry list of chemical ingredients listed on the labels of their body care products.

I think a great alternative to synthetic air fresheners is diffusing pure essential oils in your home. I have an ultrasonic essential oil diffuser that I love.

By: BethF

BethF — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:39:53 +0000

Thanks for posting this article

I use only all-natural cleaners in my house, but I have the oil plugs in from Bath & Body Works all around. Do you think these should be avoided?

I've always wondered what kind of chemicals are being used in these products (I'm assuming not safe ones....)

Does anyone know of any all natural alternatives?

By: Christina

Christina — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:02:18 +0000

Great! So it's “safe until proven deadly” …or a perfect example of the problem with the government's current reactionary approach to regulation of toxic chemicals. The EPA has described styrene as a “suspected carcinogen” and “toxin to the gastrointestinal, kidney and respiratory systems.” It may have some worthwhile industrial uses, but I think I'LL PASS ON USING IT TO CLEAN MY HOUSE. Thanks.

By: priscilla_sirc

priscilla_sirc — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 06:45:33 +0000

In 2006 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program determined styrene to be of "negligible concern" for effects on human development and reproduction, including endocrine effects. Further, no authoritative or regulatory body anywhere in the world classifies styrene to be a known cause of human cancer. Moreover, a study conducted by a "blue ribbon" panel of epidemiologists and published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (November 2009) reports: "The evidence of human carcinogenicity of styrene is inconsistent and weak. On the basis of the available evidence, one cannot conclude that there is a causal relationship between styrene and any type of human cancer."

Priscilla Briones for the Styrene Information and Research Center (SIRC), Arlington, Virginia. SIRC (www.styrene.org) is a trade association representing interests of the North American styrene industry with its mission being the collection, development, analysis and communication of pertinent information on styrene.

By: Common Household Chemicals Linked to Breast Cancer – Live in the Now | Charity Credit Card

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:58:56 +0000

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By: Lissa

Lissa — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:54:19 +0000

It is scary at how many every day products are toxins to the body and yet are still sold. The article from Green America is wonderful at providing recipes on how to make so many homemade cleansers that definitely get the job done!