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Natural Cleaning Products are Getting Better

All natural cleaning is really coming into it’s own. More and more people are using vinegar to clean instead of harsher chemicals, and we are talking about it, on blogs, in forums and where ever women talk about cleaning. There is a move towards products that are safer for our families and better for the environment. Heinz, who currently makes more than 7.5 million gallons of vinegar a year for American households has announced it will be making a stronger vinegar. The new product will be 20% stronger than traditional vinegar and still be safe for cooking. This move shows … Continue reading →

Safer Nurseries

Is there any more exciting time in your housekeeping journey than setting up a nursery for your first baby? When Hailey was born we could not afford new baby furniture so we found used furniture and cleaned and painted it. Folding all those tiny little clothes and putting them in the dresser was pure joy. One thing I wasn’t aware of then was how many chemicals a baby is exposed to from birth. In order to protect our children we need to be aware of what they are exposed to regularly. Baby furniture can contain formaldehyde. Crib mattresses give off … Continue reading →

Cleaning the Bathroom Sink

In this blog we are moving onto the bathroom, probably one of the least favorite places to clean for most anyone. This is definitely one room that you should keep up with on a daily basis. It will not only keep it cleaner but it will be more sanitary. The sink can become one disgusting mess, especially if you have members of the family that don’t clean up after themselves. There is nothing more revolting to me than going to brush my teeth and seeing clumps of dried toothpaste or mustache hair in the sink. So this is an area … Continue reading →

Safer Cleaning Products

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Cleaning our home safely and with no toxins has become a project of mine. We want to kill the germs and bacteria in order to keep Maggie healthy, but we don’t want the chemicals getting into her lungs and causing her any breathing trouble either. So after her diagnosis of cystic fibrosis, I went on a mission to remove the chemicals and keep the clean. I have to say that my favorite products are by Seventh Generation; however, there are other great companies that offer the cleaning power of regular products without the harshness. In addition, I use hydrogen peroxide … Continue reading →

Cleaning Products and Asthma

When we learn we are pregnant, suddenly our attention is focused on many aspects of our lives and possible effects on the baby. One common concern is the use of cleaning products. Even common household cleaners contain potentially toxic chemicals. A new study suggests this may be a valid concern. The study conducted at Brunel University suggests a link between the use of cleaning products during pregnancy and asthma in children. This study expanded on a previous study, which suggested that women who use a lot of cleaning products frequently have a higher risk of their child developing asthma. That … Continue reading →

Cleaning Precautions During Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, you may be concerned about cleaning products. There is good reason for worry since cleaning products we use every day contain a wide variety of chemicals with unknown side effects. A recent study in the UK suggests heavy use of cleaning products during pregnancy can increase the unborn baby’s risk of developing asthma. The study looked at the link between childhood asthma and cleaning product use in pregnancy, particularly bleach and spray air fresheners. The study found that babies of mothers who frequently used bleach and air fresheners during pregnancy had a 41 percent higher risk … Continue reading →

The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for July 8-14

Welcome to the Pregnancy Blog week in review. The week in review is a synopsis of the blogs posted in Pregnancy this week. It’s a great way to browse the weekly content and catch up on your reading. Browse our past weeks in review for blogs on a large number of topics. As always, feel free to suggest topics for future blogs. As you are getting ready for the hospital, spend some time planning the pictures you want taken during and after the birth of your baby. With good planning, you will have a beautiful assortment of photographs for your … Continue reading →

Safer Cleaning Methods for Pregnant Women

Pregnant women often worry about using household cleaning products. It turns out; there may be reason for this fear. Although the cleaning industry and other experts insist that these products are safe, there is evidence to suggest otherwise. There are a wide variety of chemicals used in various household cleaning products. Some of these are irritating to the lungs or skin. Others are carcinogens and a few can cause birth defects with heavy exposure. Nitrobenzene, which is found in furniture polish, has been linked to birth defects and cancer. Other ingredients such as formaldehyde and perchloroethylene are also suspected to … Continue reading →

Safe Housekeeping During Pregnancy

When you are pregnant, you may find yourself suddenly motivated to clean more than you usually do. Of course, you may not, and that is also perfectly normal. I never experienced an overwhelming urge to clean house during either of my pregnancies, although I did clean a little more than normal during my second pregnancy. Cleaning during pregnancy is not harmful in and of itself. When the urge to clean strikes, be careful about what products you use to clean, and about some of the chores that you choose to tackle. If you have been bitten by the housekeeping bug, … Continue reading →

Give the Gift of a Chemical Free Lifestyle

We could all use a few less chemicals in our homes. A 2009 study showed that newborns come into the world with over 200 chemicals already in their bodies. Wonder how they got there? On a daily basis, we are exposed to hundreds of chemicals – through cleaning products, personal hygiene products, makeup, hair products, plastics and more. And children are the most vulnerable to the side effects of these chemicals because their fragile immune systems can’t fight off the foreign substances. The chemicals found in newborn’s cord blood includ bisphenol A, or BPA, which mimics estrogen and has been … Continue reading →