As Professional Pet Care Providers and Shaklee Independent Distributors, we look for articles and testimonials that we think would be of interest to the people we know and care about. Here is one about the dangers of household chemicals. Again, Shaklee makes products for people, not animals. However, we have been using these products for ourselves AND our pets since 1976. We’re sold!
According to the EPA, the air inside the average home is 2-5 times MORE polluted than the air outside – largely due to household cleaners. The chemicals found in common household cleaners have been linked to more than 200 health problems including cancer, auto-immune disease, asthma, allergies, depression, and birth defects. And the damage does not stop with you and your children – these chemicals are harmful to your pets too.
Many experts believe that exposure to toxic household chemicals contribute to increased cases of cancer in dogs. The numbers are staggering: in 2009, according to the National Cancer Institute, over six million dogs in the US will be diagnosed with cancer, and more of half of those dogs over the age of 10 will die from this awful disease.
You may be surprised to learn about all the harmful effects that common household cleaners present for you, your family, and your pets. Bleach can cause asthmatic symptoms and even more serious respiratory problems. Ammonia irritates eyes, lungs, and can cause headaches. Formaldehyde, a common ingredient in household products, is suspected of causing cancer, and also irritates eyes, skin, throat, and lungs. Phenol and cresol, ingredients often found in disinfectants, cause kidney and liver damage if ingested. Fabric softeners will burn your dog’s mouth and cause vomiting and muscle weakness. Many of these chemicals can result in vomiting, drooling, depression, seizures, coma, and death in your pets.
So, what can you do to reduce your pet’s exposure to these awful chemicals? Even locking them up is not enough, as the fumes can be harmful to you and your pets, and many leave a dangerous residue. The best thing you can do is get rid of these dangerous chemicals and switch to cleaners that are all natural, safe, and green.
Shaklee’s Get Clean line is a wonderful alternative to traditional household cleaners. Not only are these cleaners safe, but they are effective and guaranteed. They have products to clean any part of your home, and all come with years of research behind them to ensure safety for you, your family, and your pets.
Basic H is perhaps the most common cleaner in the Get Clean line and has hundreds of uses. Just 1/4 tsp. of this powerful solution added to 16 oz. of water will produce an effective safe and 100% natural alternative to traditional all-purpose cleaners. For just over $10, a bottle of Basic H will make 48 gallons of cleaning solution. Use this all over the house: on the counters, floors, windows, and yourself. Its amazing degreasing properties will take butter off your hands without leaving any greasy residue.
Is the dog dirty and stinky? Basic H makes a wonderful SAFE dog shampoo that will leave your dog smelling clean and his coat shiny. In addition to all the other benefits, Basic H is a natural insect repellant. Do you have some horses? Mix 1/3 Basic H with 2/3 water for a powerful fly spray that lasts, does not attract dirt, and leaves the coat shiny and silky. For the few things that Basic H doesn’t cover, you can be assured that there is a Get Clean product that does. The super-concentrated laundry detergent gets those muddy paws off of your favorite shirt with ease. Nature Bright Stain Remover works 60% better than Oxy- Clean. For under $7, you can get dishwashing detergent that is so soft on your hands that you would think that it’s not effective on grease. And yet it only takes a few drops in your sink to wash the greasiest pan with ease. Washing dog bowls has never been easier, and you don’t even have to worry about leaving harmful residue.
Need a powerful and effective, but safe, disinfectant? Basic G is your answer. This will leave your house smelling fresh, germ-free, and it works for three days. It’s the perfect solution to doggie messes and litter boxes. I challenge you to take a step towards a healthier home for you, your family, and your pets. With the 100% Shaklee Money- Back Guarantee, you have nothing to lose – except your HEALTH.
