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Fortunately, more people are discovering that many of the cleaning products that have been traditionally used for years can be toxic to our families

In most homes you will usually find a lot of different cleaners that are designed to handle different cleaning chores The majority of these bottles contain a host of chemicals that are supposed to make cleaning the windows, mopping the floor, oven cleaning, toilet cleaning, etc easier than ever

In fact, the average home contains about 28 different types of cleaners This number is constantly increasing as the major chemical companies develop more products to handle specific jobs such as removing lime scale and cleaning stainless steel

Historically, soaps containing a fat/oil and an alkali were used for cleaning Soaps attract both water and grease molecules therefore adding the necessary power to the water to remove normally insoluble grease and grime

However, the chemical companies have been developing a wide variety of detergents over the years that contain many different petrochemicals in addition to natural ingredients A detergent is used to add to the cleaning power of water by using a surfactant that lowers the surface tension of water This makes it possible for it to interact with the other chemicals in the cleaning product

While cleaning in Didsbury, we have discovered that people continually use the toxic products because of the misconception that chemicals are needed to effectively clean our homes and kill bacteria

In addition to actual cleaning products we are also exposed to chemicals in other ways in our homes One of these is via air fresheners

The very name is misleading as they do not freshen the air at all They merely mask the smells produced by the dirt and bacteria with stronger smelling synthetic chemical fragrances Some air fresheners actually interfere with the ability to smell by releasing nerve-deadening agents or coating nasal passages with an oil film, usually methoxychlor, which is a pesticide that accumulates in fat cells

Air fresheners as well as many common cleaning solutions are formulated using artificial fragrances to make them easier to market to consumers Smell marketing is a common practice that chemical companies have used for years to convince the masses that a clean home smells pine fresh or like artificial lemons This couldn't be further than the truth since clean has no smell When all the dirt and bacteria have been cleaned from the home, there is nothing left to create a smell

Artificial fragrances are also added to products to cover up the unpleasant scent of some of the chemicals used in the formula The fragrances along with the chemicals in the products can linger in the air for long periods of time after their actual use This means we can be constantly breathing them in When you add these chemicals to those that are in the air fresheners that are used frequently, the air in a home can be somewhere between two and five times more polluted than the outside air

When it comes to doing our laundry, there are some products that can do more harm than good

Fabric softeners (and dryer sheets) are some of the most toxic products made for daily household use They contain chemicals such as chloroform, benzyl acetate and pentane, which are known to cause cancer and/or damage to the lungs, brain, and nervous system When clothes are heated in a tumble dryer or during ironing, the chemicals are even more dangerous as the toxic fumes fill our homes

The chemicals that are used in fabric softeners are designed to remain in the fibers of clothing and slowly release over time While the clothing smells fresh, this slow release of chemicals can affect not only the health of the person wearing the clothing, but the health of people around them

Babies, children, older people and people who are already health compromised are especially sensitive to these chemicals

Not only do we breathe these chemicals into our systems, but they are also absorbed through our skin while wearing clothing washed with them ]]> http://www.articleonlinedirectory.com/Art/275741/28/domestic-cleaning-doesn-t-require-the-use-of-toxic-chemicals.html http://www.articleonlinedirectory.com/Art/195795/593/green-tea-weight-loss-does-it-work.html
It has a wide range of benefits for the human metabolism but first and foremost, it has great anti-aging properties, accelerating cell regeneration and slowing the oxidation process in the system With weight loss however, both the laxative effects and anti-oxidant abilities are used to help improve the metabolism The way to stop fat from forming is by burning calories faster than they can be put on as excess weight, and this is where the product excels

This said, green tea weight loss supplements still need the help of the person using them because if you are eating large amounts of junk food every day without any physical activity then you will still put on weight It is important to remember that weight loss also requires a person to completely change their eating habits otherwise just consuming the product will be a waste of time

For the best results when using green tea as a hot drink; you are advised to use it prior sleep when the metabolism is slowing down Weight loss products containing this product can take some getting used to and often there may be some bowel irritation for a couple of days but it will pass Newer users of green tea weight loss products are more likely to see this effect as their body becomes used to the way it increases the metabolic rate ridding it of the toxins and burning calories that normally turn into fat Providing you stick to your diet which would include exercise, an increase in fluids and vegetables you will see benefits within seven days of starting your diet

Often, green tea is combined with other products to work more effectively and one such product is ginseng The ginseng extracts add essential vitamins and supplements to the products and have been used in china for millennia

Getting back to a normal weight can be stressful but the addition of ginseng to the green tea helps provide extra energy and fortification by assisting the body's own immune system Although safe to use, ginseng and green tea are not normally used for periods beyond six months at a time ]]> http://www.articleonlinedirectory.com/Art/195795/593/green-tea-weight-loss-does-it-work.html