The toxins in your dryer sheets could be causing health problems for you and your family. Do you know what is in dryer sheets?
*Benzyl Acetate - linked to pancreatic cancer
*Benzyl Alcohol - upper respiratory tract irritant
*Ethanol - can cause central nervous system disorders
*A-Terpineol - can cause respiratory problems including fatal edema, & central nervous system damage
*Ethyl Acetate - a narcotic on the EPA's Hazardous Waste List
*Camphor - causes central nervous system disorders
*Chloroform - neurotoxin, anesthetic, and carcinogen
*Linalool - a narcotic that causes central nervous system disorders
*Pentane - a chemical known to be harmful if inhaled
So what can you use instead of dryer sheets to soften your clothes? You can make your own dryer sheets by placing a teaspoon of natural, fragrance-free hair conditioner on a cotton cloth. Or soften your clothes while in the washer by adding a small amount of baking soda to the wash water. You can also replace your laundry detergent with a fragrance-free, chemical free laundry soap. Solay has an all-natural laundry soap that contains a soy-based fabric softener. If you're interested in checking out their line of cleaning products, click on the Solay link on the right, and then select "Home Cleaners."
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