These Products Will Clean Your Home Without Trashing The World

Lauren Steele, Fast Company
Thu, 01/23/2020 - 5:08am

From complete kits to compostable wipes, clean is going green. Cleaning your house can be dirty business. Researchers at the University of Washington tested a variety of popular household products (such as air fresheners, all-purpose cleaners, soaps, laundry and dish detergents, and the like) for toxic ingredients. Surprise! They found a whopping 133 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the products—even in those labeled “green,” “natural,” or “organic.” What’s the use of cleaning your house with a bunch of chemicals that mar the planet and compromise your health?

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