through soil and the atmosphere. They then enter the body through the food chain and dust particles, and then pass on to babies in the womb and during breastfeeding.

Therefore scientists say that from the onset of pregnancy, all use of chemicals should be kept to a bare minimum, “as it is known that some environmental risk applies in the early developmental history of the brain in the foetus and baby”.

Some of the old fashioned methods of cleaning should be now be implemented again, with the use of boiling dishcloths and tea towels t

Hi Everybody

We all know how hygiene is really important, whether it’s personal hygiene or the surroundings that we live and work in, but what do we know about all the chemicals we all readily use.

Chemicals come in many forms, such as pesticides that are sprayed on food, and that is one of the main reason it is so important to wash all foods well before eating, or removing the peel. This I cannot stress enough, especially with imports.

We seem to be unaware and overlook many chemicals such as the ones used in the production of everyday goods like perfumes, deodorants, even carpets and soft furnishings, the list is endless.

If you look in the cupboard under your sink, I bet like me, you have a vast range of different products and cleaners to use in every room of your home, especially the kitchen and bathroom.

Manufacturers with clever advertising, have us believing we need a different product for every task, playing on MRSA, super bugs and other health problems to boost sales.

But studies have shown that with all the chemicals we are using health problems are increasing, predominantly asthma and eczema.

The use of deodorant has been linked with cancer, and worryingly, teenagers seem to be continually spraying their bodies with hair spray, body spray, perfume or deodorant. Scientists say they have yet to see what other complications this will cause them in the future.

Scientists say that children in the womb who are exposed to common everyday chemicals, which are used regularly in most homes, are at risk of development problems and disorders such as autism.

Evidence has been found, that previously thought to be harmless PCB compounds may actually be responsible for damaging the part of the brain that processes sound.

PCB - polychlorinated biphenyls were widely used in flame- retardants, electronics and home and office furniture for their tendency to burn slowly. They were banned in 1977 because some types of PCB, - not the ones tested in the recent study – were shown to pose a serious threat to health.

Even after 30 years, these compounds still persist in the environment, having being widely dispersed through soil and the atmosphere. They then enter the body through the food chain and dust particles, and then pass on to babies in the womb and during breastfeeding.

Therefore scientists say that from the onset of pregnancy, all use of chemicals should be kept to a bare minimum, “as it is known that some environmental risk applies in the early developmental history of the brain in the foetus and baby”.

Some of the old fashioned methods of cleaning should be now be implemented again, with the use of boiling dishcloths and tea towels to

everyday goods like perfumes, deodorants, even carpets and soft furnishings, the list is endless.

If you look in the cupboard under your sink, I bet like me, you have a vast range of different products and cleaners to use in every room of your home, especially the kitchen and bathroom.

Manufacturers with clever advertising, have us believing we need a different product for every task, playing on MRSA, super bugs and other health problems to boost sales.

But studies have shown that with all the chemicals we are using health problems are increasing, predominantly asthma and eczema.

The use of deodorant has been linked with cancer, and worryingly, teenagers seem to be continually spraying their bodies with hair spray, body spray, perfume or deodorant. Scientists say they have yet to see what other complications this will cause them in the future.

Scientists say that children in the womb who are exposed to common everyday chemicals, which are used regularly in most homes, are at risk of development problems and disorders such as autism.

Evidence has been found, that previously thought to be harmless PCB compounds may actually be responsible for damaging the part of the brain that processes sound.

PCB - polychlorinated biphenyls were widely used in flame- retardants, electronics and home and office furniture for their tendency to burn slowly. They were banned in 1977 because some types of PCB, - not the ones tested in the recent study – were shown to pose a serious threat to health.

Even after 30 years, these compounds still persist in the environment, having being widely dispersed through soil and the atmosphere. They then enter the body through the food chain and dust particles, and then pass on to babies in the womb and during breastfeeding.

Therefore scientists say that from the onset of pregnancy, all use of chemicals should be kept to a bare minimum, “as it is known that some environmental risk applies in the early developmental history of the brain in the foetus and baby”.

Some of the old fashioned methods of cleaning should be now be implemented again, with the use of boiling dishcloths and tea towels t

blems are increasing, predominantly asthma and eczema.

The use of deodorant has been linked with cancer, and worryingly, teenagers seem to be continually spraying their bodies with hair spray, body spray, perfume or deodorant. Scientists say they have yet to see what other complications this will cause them in the future.

Scientists say that children in the womb who are exposed to common everyday chemicals, which are used regularly in most homes, are at risk of development problems and disorders such as autism.

Evidence has been found, that previously thought to be harmless PCB compounds may actually be responsible for damaging the part of the brain that processes sound.

PCB - polychlorinated biphenyls were widely used in flame- retardants, electronics and home and office furniture for their tendency to burn slowly. They were banned in 1977 because some types of PCB, - not the ones tested in the recent study – were shown to pose a serious threat to health.

Even after 30 years, these compounds still persist in the environment, having being widely dispersed through soil and the atmosphere. They then enter the body through the food chain and dust particles, and then pass on to babies in the womb and during breastfeeding.

Therefore scientists say that from the onset of pregnancy, all use of chemicals should be kept to a bare minimum, “as it is known that some environmental risk applies in the early developmental history of the brain in the foetus and baby”.

Some of the old fashioned methods of cleaning should be now be implemented again, with the use of boiling dishcloths and tea towels t

found, that previously thought to be harmless PCB compounds may actually be responsible for damaging the part of the brain that processes sound.

PCB - polychlorinated biphenyls were widely used in flame- retardants, electronics and home and office furniture for their tendency to burn slowly. They were banned in 1977 because some types of PCB, - not the ones tested in the recent study – were shown to pose a serious threat to health.

Even after 30 years, these compounds still persist in the environment, having being widely dispersed through soil and the atmosphere. They then enter the body through the food chain and dust particles, and then pass on to babies in the womb and during breastfeeding.

Therefore scientists say that from the onset of pregnancy, all use of chemicals should be kept to a bare minimum, “as it is known that some environmental risk applies in the early developmental history of the brain in the foetus and baby”.

Some of the old fashioned methods of cleaning should be now be implemented again, with the use of boiling dishcloths and tea towels t

through soil and the atmosphere. They then enter the body through the food chain and dust particles, and then pass on to babies in the womb and during breastfeeding.

Therefore scientists say that from the onset of pregnancy, all use of chemicals should be kept to a bare minimum, “as it is known that some environmental risk applies in the early developmental history of the brain in the foetus and baby”.

Some of the old fashioned methods of cleaning should be now be implemented again, with the use of boiling dishcloths and tea towels to kill germs. Towels and bed linen also used to be boil washed, but with today’s low temperature washing programmes, materials that cannot be boiled and high cost of electricity, boil washes are rarely used.

Introduction of the new micro fibre cloths has proved helpful, as only water is often necessary for many tasks and these cloths can generally be boil washed.

Years ago vinegar and lemons were regularly used in the cleaning regime, with other everyday products like bicarbonate of soda and these are still just as effective today.

With today’s busy lifestyle time is always at a premium, so preparing our own cleaning products is not high on our list of priorities, but next time you are at the supermarket, keep an eye on the amount of cleaning products you put in your shopping basket, and check out the eco friendly range, although it has been said that some of these too should be purchased warily.

If this makes you think twice about the amount of chemicals you actually use around your home and around your family, especially developing children, then this article will have served its purpose.

There are some good books with information on alternative natural cleaners that be used for many household tasks, just cutting down on the amount of chemicals you use can only be a plus, for you and your family.

I hope you find this interesting.

Sandra Wosko

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