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Rob van dam
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Nov 22, 2006, 09:12 AM
 
I decided to post this here to gauge people's opinion on this issue.Everyday we are bombarded with synthetic chemical in things like laundry products and dishwashing liquid.Whilst most may see this as a trivial thing has anyone here made the switch? Have you noticed the difference apart from the price? Do you feel it is worth it? I am thinking of buying some products to give it a shot.

So im open to people's thoughts on this.
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Nov 22, 2006, 09:27 AM
 
Um... The chemicals ARE REAL. Humans are naturally occuring animals on earth.

The cleaners work OK but not great. Depends on the type of problem you wanna clean.
     
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Nov 22, 2006, 09:32 AM
 
I use eco-freindly products when I can and they are effective. I recently gave some eco-friendly dishwashing liquid a go and it didn't actually result in clean dishes.

I am back to making mother nature cry on this one.
     
Rob van dam  (op)
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Nov 22, 2006, 09:45 AM
 
Originally Posted by Paco500 View Post
I use eco-freindly products when I can and they are effective. I recently gave some eco-friendly dishwashing liquid a go and it didn't actually result in clean dishes.

I am back to making mother nature cry on this one.

Did you end up having to use more than usual? You ever tried the detrgent?
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Rob van dam  (op)
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Nov 22, 2006, 09:47 AM
 
Originally Posted by Y3a View Post
Um... The chemicals ARE REAL. Humans are naturally occuring animals on earth.

The cleaners work OK but not great. Depends on the type of problem you wanna clean.
Just normal stuff around the house.I didn't get what you meant in the first line.
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Nov 22, 2006, 10:09 AM
 
We use a mixture of 50% vinegar, 50% water to clean kitchen surfaces, the shower, hardwood floors. It works great, cleans away grease and acts as a mild, natural, disinfectant at the same time.

I can't find a link to it right now, but there has been research done where higher than average cancer rate in home makers is linked to household cleaners. I would never, ever allow a product like Febreeze into my house.
     
Rob van dam  (op)
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Nov 22, 2006, 10:16 AM
 
Originally Posted by Mastrap View Post
We use a mixture of 50% vinegar, 50% water to clean kitchen surfaces, the shower, hardwood floors. It works great, cleans away grease and acts as a mild, natural, disinfectant at the same time.

I can't find a link to it right now, but there has been research done where higher than average cancer rate in home makers is linked to household cleaners. I would never, ever allow a product like Febreeze into my house.

I currently use something like 70%-80% vinegar and the rest water.Maybe a bit overboard but i use it since ive read and seen that its natural. I to have across various literature on the impact of various cleaners on our health.
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