Laundry may be piling up, but don’t let harmful chemicals pile up too! Several common laundry products are known to contain harsh chemicals that can wreak havoc on your body and affect indoor air quality. One study found that many household products contained endocrine disrupting compounds. Of the items examined, fragranced products contained the highest concentrations. Another study found several VOCS (volatile organic compounds) coming out of dryer vents. Dryer sheets are one of the common items from these findings that are used regularly in homes.
A standard dryer sheet is generally made up of polyester fibers that are coated with a fabric softening agent and more often than not, fragrance chemicals. The ingredient “fragrance” alone can include up to hundreds of unlisted chemicals. During the drying process, dryer sheets can leave a residue on your clothes, which can then be passed on to your skin.
Give your home and clothes proper, natural care with wool dryer balls! Wool dryer balls are a great alternative, with many benefits.
3 Reasons to use Wool Dryer Balls:
1. Save money! The average family does anywhere between 5 and 10 loads of laundry a week. Instead of using a dryer sheet with each load, reuse your dryer balls, hundreds of loads later.
2. They’re eco-friendly!
3. Freshen your laundry, the natural way! Ditch synthetic fragrances by infusing wool dryer balls with your favorite essential oils. I love Lavender, Citrus Fresh, and Tea Tree to name a few.
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I’m gong to start by asking you a few questions. Do you know what products in your home are the most toxic? How many of them do you use on a daily basis? What are the risks associated with using them?
Many of you have not ever even given it a thought. We just go about our day using all the products that our moms and our grandmas used because it’s what we know works to kill germs and clean our homes.
Over the past several years, I have dedicated my time to research regarding all this and let me tell you…it’s eye opening!
To answer the first question, some of the most toxic are: Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets! They emit toxins while in your washing machine and dryers, they put those toxins onto your skin when you wear the clothes or breathe in the “Fresh” scent all day, then they are in your closet…releasing the toxins into the air for you to breathe in again! FYI…Candles and plug-in air fresheners come in a close second.* Did you know that burning a candle for 2 hours is equivalent to smoking a pack of cigarettes? **
There are many risks associated with using these products. When our bodies are chemically overloaded we may feel it as lethargy, inability to focus, sleep trouble, chronic inflammation, unexplained pain, fibromyalgia, skin issues, adult acne, hormones, hot flashes , stress, anxiety and fear. If you experience any of this, its time you take a look at what’s in your home.
If you love this info, you’ll LOVE my guide 3 Easy Preventative Measures to Stay Healthy!
