Dirty Secrets Fact Sheet
The facts are these are just a few of the many products that people think are safe.
The video at the bottom of the page discusses other products that you may use
and safe alternatives and where to purchase safer products.
| Product Name | Chemical Detected | Health Concern* |
| __________________________________ | _______________________ | _____________________ |
Clorox |
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| __________________________________ | _______________________ | _____________________ |
| Clorox Green Works Natural Glass & Surface Cleaner Original Scent | Limonene | Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
| Green Works Natural Laundry Detergent Original Scent | Limonene DL-Citronellol |
Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | _____________________ |
| Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner with Bleach | Chloroform Carbon tetrachloride Limonene |
Cancer Cancer Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | _____________________ |
| Original Pine-Sol | Toluene Limonene |
Pregnancy complications Allergies |
Procter & Gamble |
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| __________________________________ | _______________________ | _____________________ |
| Tide Original Scent | 1,4-dioxane Limonene |
Cancer Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | _____________________ |
| Tide Free & Gentle (fragrance free) | 1,4-dioxane Limonene |
Cancer Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
| Bounce with Febreze Fresh Scent Spring & Renewal | Limonene DL-Citronellol Linalool |
Allergies Allergies Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
| Bounce Free & Sensitive (fragrance free) | Limonene Linalool 1,4-dioxane |
Allergies Allergies Cancer |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
| Febreze Air Effects Spring & Renewal | Linalool Galaxolide |
Allergies Hormone disruption |
| __________________________________ | _______________________ | ____________________ |
Reckitt Benckiser |
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| __________________________________ | _______________________ | _____________________ |
| Lysol Disinfectant Spray Spring Waterfall | Limonene DL-Citronellol Eugenol |
Allergies Allergies Allergies |
| Lysol Neutra Air Fabric Mist Crisp Linen | Limonene Linalool |
Allergies Allergies |
| Air Wick Scented Oil Lavender & Chamomile | Limonene Linalool Eugenol Coumarin |
Allergies Allergies Allergies Allergies |
| Air Wick Fresh Waters Air Freshener | Limonene Linalool |
Allergies Allergies |
| __________________________________ | _______________________ | ____________________ |
SC Johnson & Son |
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| __________________________________ | _______________________ | _____________________ |
| Glade Plug In Scented Oil Hawaiian Breeze | Limonene Linalool Eugenol |
Allergies Allergies Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
| Glade Tough Odor Solutions w/Oust Refreshing Citrus Air Sanitizer | Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) | Reproductive harm, hormone disruption, neurodevelopment problems |
| Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) | Reproductive harm, hormone disruption, neurodevelopment problems | |
| Diethyl phthalate (DEP) | Reproductive harm, hormone disruption | |
| Butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP) | Reproductive harm, hormone disruption | |
| Galaxolide Limonene Linalool |
Hormone disruption Allergies Allergies |
|
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
| Pledge Furniture Spray Dust & Allergen Outdoor Fresh | Limonene DL-Citronellol |
Allergies Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
| Pledge Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner Fragrance Free Hypoallergenic | None | N/A |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
| Windex Original | Limonene Linalool |
Allergies Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
Sunshine Makers |
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| __________________________________ | _______________________ | _____________________ |
| Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner Non-Toxic Biodegradable | Toluene Limonene |
Pregnancy complications Allergies |
| __________________________________ | ______________________ | ____________________ |
| Simple Green Naturals Multi-Surface Care Lemon Verbena | Bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) | Reproductive harm, hormone disruption, neurodevelopment problems |
| 1,4-dioxane Limonene Linalool |
Cancer Allergies Allergies |
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| __________________________________ | _______________________ | _____________________ |
*Health concerns listed are those which have been determined in the scientific literature through exposure to the chemical listed, by at least one route of exposure: inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. In most cases, research has never been conducted to determine if exposure to the chemical through use of the cleaning product is associated with the health outcome.
Choosing the right company for your cleaning products is important.
Always Safe:
For over 56 years the company we work with has been creating healthier lives™ with natural products. Fact is Shaklee has been pioneering green products since 1960 and
the came out with one of the first nitrate free cleaners in the 1970’s.
Watch the following presentation to learn more about safe cleaners for the home.
Toxic Holdem – Some of what to avoid and products that will save you money
that are safe for you, your family and the planet.
Contact the person that sent you this site about Shaklee Get Clean products. If you are not working
with anyone right now click on the following link to learn more or to purchase.
Click Here To learn more or to purchase safer cleaners for your home.
We would like to thank the organization of Women’s Voice For the Earth for doing
the testing and making this available. To learn more click Here