INFORMATION = AWARENESS
At Eco-Me, we’re concerned about how toxins are affecting lives and the world around us.
Because of this, we are committed to sharing the latest research with you.
Read the eye-opening information below and make sure to head to our Household Safety
section to learn more. Also, check back to find the latest information about our company and
discover compelling research about topics that affect every one of us. After all, isn’t it time to change
the way we clean our environment, homes and bodies?
DID YOU KNOW?
Any chemical is toxic if you ingest enough of it. The government has set benchmarks for toxicity and
a product is generally considered not toxic if the lethal dose is greater than 5 grams per kilogram of
body weight (2 ounces for a 25 lb child or 12 ounces for a 150 lb adult). Warning labels on containers
refer only to toxic hazards from ingestion, but most products are absorbed through inhalation and skin absorption.
Labels that have the following statements should be removed from your house as they pose a risk to your health:
“Do not induce vomiting”–“Corrosive - rinse skin immediately”—“fatal if swallowed”–“Danger”–“Poison”
Organochlorines are dangerous toxic compounds. Products containing chlorine bleach usually contain trace
amounts of organochlorines; which cause cancer in animals and are expected to do so in humans.
Chemicals like formaldehyde and phenol are very dangerous and can be found in everyday products.
Formaldehyde is a highly toxic substance. It is a known cancer-causing agent and can damage neurological
connectors in the body. It is an irritant to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Formaldehyde is commonly found
in cleaning products, dry cleaning solvents, floor polish, mouthwash, hairspray, cosmetics, nail polish & removers,
perfumes, shampoo, air fresheners, antiperspirants and many other products. Formaldehyde goes by various names.
Phenol is an extremely caustic chemical that burns the skin. Absorption of phenol through the lungs or skin
can cause central nervous system damage, pneumonia, respiratory tract infection, heart-rate irregularities,
skin irritation, kidney and liver damage, numbness, vomiting and can be fatal. Phenol is a very common
chemical and is regularly found in the following products: cleaning products, all purpose cleaners, furniture polish,
aerosol disinfectants, air fresheners, deodorants, hair spray, cosmetics, sunscreens and lotions.
How do you clean your home? Remember that when you spray a chemical solution onto a surface a
small percentage is left behind as well as emitted into the air. Use Eco-Me Home Kits to clean your home without
any chemicals and still remove up t0 99% bacteria and germs!
Your skin is the largest organ of your body and acts like a giant sponge. When you take a bath, are you soaking
in left over cleaners? Have you ever coughed or gagged after using a spray product, broken out in a rash for
unknown reasons, have your eyes ever watered and become red and itchy upon entering a room after if was cleaned
with chemical based products? Most people answer yes to these questions and find it shocking how many chemicals
are stored and used daily in their homes. But, the good news is that you can choose complete natural cleaning products
by choosing Eco-Me.
