tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412454229353938041.post4900792532873897863..comments2019-09-26T09:58:14.393-04:00Comments on Eco-Steps: Fabric Softener or Health and Environmental Menace?Amy Considinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436199214975707102noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412454229353938041.post-33293145959372026612011-03-16T10:31:28.196-04:002011-03-16T10:31:28.196-04:00I am a fan of vinegar for a lot of cleaning but ha...I am a fan of vinegar for a lot of cleaning but haven't tried it in the wash yet. I like 7th Generation and also use Soap Nuts in the wash, which requires no fabric softener.<br /><br />http://www.soapnuts.pro/?gclid=CNvIpOGl06cCFQgHbAodhVK89gGreen Queenhttp://www.michellegq.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412454229353938041.post-44639790067353944492011-03-16T09:07:26.578-04:002011-03-16T09:07:26.578-04:00Hi Andrea,
Excellent points about phthalates. ...Hi Andrea, <br /><br />Excellent points about phthalates. I haven't done any research on this (yet) but phthalates are also known as "the bad nasties" in plastics that leach out and mess with the hormones in our bodies. There has been mounting evidence that we should really be mindful about using plastic for food storage (even the BPA-free kind). Hmmm... another blog post, Amy Considinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436199214975707102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412454229353938041.post-34117289090683265672011-03-16T09:03:13.889-04:002011-03-16T09:03:13.889-04:00Some additional comments from readers who contacte...Some additional comments from readers who contacted me directly:<br /><br />#1: additionally particles released in close home environ. contribute to inflammatory lung just like dust, dirt, smoke, dog&human hair<br /><br />#2: If more people abandoned clothes dryers and air dried their clothing more, we'd have significant energy savings <br />and our clothing would last allot longer. I&#Amy Considinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09436199214975707102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412454229353938041.post-84676928782091237882011-03-15T19:55:11.040-04:002011-03-15T19:55:11.040-04:00Great topic, Amy!
Coincidentally, I just wrote ab...Great topic, Amy!<br /><br />Coincidentally, I just wrote about phthalates on my blog (http://andreastwocents.blogspot.com/2011/03/tuesday-toxin-talk.html), which are commonly found hidden as part of the "fragrance" or "parfum" in personal care products. Maybe phthalates are in scented fabric softeners, too?<br /><br />Thanks for the white vinegar alternative!Andy C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09594193387964718173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412454229353938041.post-436784762292753912011-03-15T15:31:48.966-04:002011-03-15T15:31:48.966-04:00I agree with this post. I also give props to the ...I agree with this post. I also give props to the marketing wizards that came up with the "Hey since your clothes aren't smelling nice enough and feeling soft enough after washing, lets add some more chemmies so they are REALLY clean this time .. but oh dear you may still be malodorous under those freshies .... hey why don't you throw on some deodorant .. and you know what your hair Danlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908663060513573588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5412454229353938041.post-16794915995078928232011-03-15T12:10:22.926-04:002011-03-15T12:10:22.926-04:00thanks Amy!thanks Amy!Blessed Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883655577604749392noreply@blogger.com