There are many products in our house that we once thought were necessary, however according to this blog, they might not be as important or helpful as we thought. In fact some of these products might actually be harmful. A lot of money is spent on air fresheners despite how these products permit toxic chemicals that can lead to migraines breathing difficulties and even cancer. Better alternatives like baking soda instead of carpet freshener. Many fabric softeners and furniture polishes may have waxy residue that could ruin your clothing and cause buildup on furniture. Bacteria spreading dishcloths should be avoided.

Key Takeaways:

• From fabric softener that could turn your children’s sleepwear into a fire hazard, to polish that can dull your wooden furniture, I’ve found there are quite a few familiar products that you might want to ditch
• A light sprinkling of bicarbonate of soda on carpets, left overnight then vacuumed up, will absorb fusty smells and freshen the whole house.
• fabric softener can act ‘like kryptonite’ on high-tech sportswear, degrading the sweat-wicking, anti-bacterial and elastic properties of yoga pants or sports bras in a handful of washes.

“From fabric softener that could turn your children’s sleepwear into a fire hazard, to polish that can dull your wooden furniture, I’ve found there are quite a few familiar products that you might want to ditch…”

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