ewg.org - 11/9/2009
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Our homes aren't safe and clean if the air inside is polluted with chemicals from household cleaners. Follow these simple tips to protect your family's health while you clean your home. Less is More Dilute your cleaning supplies according to instructions and use only what's needed to get the ...
ewg.org - 11/6/2009
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Greener School Cleaners = Healthier Kids Home Full
Report Executive Summary Findings Impact on Kids' Health Government...
Action Successful Green Cleaning Greenwashing Study Methodology Acknowledgements References Data Appendix Cleaning Supplies Marauder ...
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New Research Links School Air Quality to School Cleaning ...
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The Environmental Working Group Reports: Toxins in School Cleaners Make Kids Sick
Non Toxic Kids —
... that a typical assortment of cleaning products released 457 distinct chemicals into the air." Chemicals such as chloroform, benzene, and formaldehyde. Not good for anyone, especially our most vulnerable, where they go everyday. To find out what brands test for what dangerous chemicals, click here. To find out ways to help your school green the air, check this out. This link included tips for how to communicate with schools. There is also this fantastic list of tips for how to clean your home without harmful chemicals. For more ...
School cleaning supplies: Plenty toxic but very fixable
Enviroblog —
... Some of the products we had tested are also commonly used for home cleaning, so we put together our top tips for safer home cleaning, too. While you begin the process of working with your school to clean greener, you can make some simple changes at home - where you're in charge. ...
Where the mop hits the classroom floor
MomsRising Blog —
... Some of the products tested are also commonly used for home cleaning (think: Comet, Simple Green), so EWG researchers put together their top tips for safer home cleaning, too. While you begin the process of working with your school to clean greener, you can make some simple changes at home – where you’re in charge. Until the kids get home, anyway…. ...
EWG's 10 tips for a less toxic pregnancy
Enviroblog —
... Household cleaners, bug killers, pet treatments and air fresheners can irritate kids' and babies' lungs - especially if they have asthma. Check out less toxic alternatives. Some ideas: vinegar in place of bleach, baking soda to scrub your tiles, hydrogen peroxide to remove stains. Use a wet mop/rag and a HEPA-filter vacuum to get rid of dust - which can contain contaminants. Leave shoes - and the pollutants they track inside -- at the door. Get EWG's Tips for Greener Home Cleaning. ...
Healthy Home Tips for your holiday kitchen
Enviroblog —
... You clean before holiday guests arrive and after they leave -- and while you cook. But do you clean green? We recommend that you do, because our homes aren't safe and clean if the air inside is polluted with chemicals from household cleaners. It's really quite easy: ...
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afroginmysoup.com 23 days ago — Yep, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve shared a song that is speaking to me, here’s this weeks though. Safe by Phil Wickham from his album Heaven & Earth. I hope it blesses you today.
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