I allow my bird to fly around in his room, so this cleaning idea will be in his proximity. Said friend asked me to offer some advice on choosing an eco-friendly house cleaning service. This product was pushed by a health food sales clerk onto my elderly mother as an all natural product. (But as Ill explain later, that doesnt necessarily mean Ill be using them moving forward). problems caused by the traditional approach to manufacturing cleaning products, the new breed of company arent scared to disclose their ingredients. Youll also notice that Mrs. Meyers uses a lot of essential oils in their products. Thus,its not one of those companies where you can say that all the products are toxic, or all are safe. ; [Fragrance: (Coumarin, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool); Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil ; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil ; Linalool; Geraniol; Geranyl Acetate; Coumarin; Phenethyl Alcohol; P-Methoxybenzyl Acetate; Hexyl Salicylate; Camphor; Pinene; Limonene; Lavandula Hybrida Oil; Dipropylene Glycol; Linalyl Acetate; Limonene; Pinus Palustris Oil; Eucalyptol]; Sodium Citrate; Subtilisins (Protease) Enzyme Blend; Amylase Enzyme Blend; Mannanase Enzyme Blend; Lipase Enzyme Blend; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Glycerin; Calcium Chloride; Sodium Chloride; Sodium Sulfate; Potassium Hydroxide; Methylisothiazolinone; Benzisothiazolinone (source). As you can see from their Ingredient Glossary (from where we pulled the screenshot below), they dont include all of the relevant CAS numbers (which are chemical identifiers) because its considered proprietary information. This is a problem because when it comes to environmental toxins (especially man-made ones), our society has a pattern of putting chemicals out into the world without testing or verifying that theyre safe, and then only decades later figuring out that theyre toxic and trying to take them off the market (and by that time, theres usually a huge mess in our soil, water, and air that cant even begin to be cleaned up). Those are the fires that a person who tries to convince themselves that they are contented instead of actually feeling them. Well, it did a great miracle and my skin was healing. I usually only have natural and safe products in my home. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I used to use EWG for all my research but they have so little info. Back in 2009, Caldrea (who makes Mrs. Meyers) got sued for violating the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65). If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. PEG-5 Cocoate. Compared to the more mainstream detergents I definitely would. Again, that does not mean that they are safe to eat. Grove Collaborative is pretty much always giving away free Mrs. Meyers bundles when you sign up for a membership (you know what I meanyouve probably gotten a referral code from a friend or family member at some point!). I wrote about them here: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/branch-basics-safe-cleaning-products/ ~Irina. On the other hand, it is great to see that not all Mrs. Meyers products have methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone preservatives. etc. For these reasons, we dont recommend Mrs. Meyers products as completely safe for your pets. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Im about halfway through the bottle and very close to dumping it down the drain. I think mostly due tot he location of it in stores. That's a pretty encouraging news for the consumer. All content on this website is for informational and educational purposes only. Thank you for asking. So while its not a stain remover, Id certainly use it for an everyday wash. Aloe Vera. It freaked me out and now I want to ditch all my cleaners, body products and even my kids clothing! They list the ingredients on the bottle, on their website products pages, and in an Ingredient Glossary on their website. But unfortunately, a lot of these well-known eco-friendly and natural brands are guilty of greenwashing. Boyfriend could not detect that fragrance and thought it smelled good. I have extremely sensitive skin, and cleaning products were one of the main triggers of my contact dermatitis. Its not without its flaws, but I find it helpful when Im unsure about the safety of particular ingredients. You can also look products up at ewg.org They did not rate Shaklee very high. Sometimes, on your low-tox journey, you may need to choose the lesser of the evils or make some compromises here and there. By purchasing one product for the toilet, one for the kitchen, one for laundry, etc. Does anyone else find these titles, for example of these plant essential oils silly? Meanwhile, my mother, sister, and boyfriend look at us like were crazy. Foolish blind trust Hope this coment helps someone at least, Sarah, I am so sorry to hear about your painful experience. Mrs. Thelma A. Meyer is an Iowa native and mother of nine. They cut through grease, remove stuck-on grime, and generally do what they need to do. I decided to become a consultant to educte others as well. But its important to remember that plant-based ingredients can also be allergens for some people. I coughed and hacked so hard, was unable to get my breath. I dont generally have allergy symptoms or use fabric softener. People gave me products of theirs and I had to throw them away for the same reason. It is not intended to provide medical advice or replace the advice or treatment from a personal physician. Strangely, the other scents do not bother me and I like them, but I will avoid all the Meyers products now because maybe ALL the scents are toxic and I cant detect it. Another year has gone by and just today someone showed me the dry scaly fingertips and cuts on their fingers from dish washing without wearing gloves. Dont get me wrong, eons and eons better than the standard, commercial cleaning products of old, but do I really need to add cilantro, lavender, or whatever other random scent they come up with? Im sorry you had that bad experience with Mrs. Meyers. Squeaky clean, not stinky clean.". . I really wish you wouldnt paint them as all bad. The detergent is a biological washing liquid. Joan Miller. Mrs. Meyer's Products Are Free From Some of the "Worst" Ingredients. Healthy, pure, clean air, water, and the removal of the contaminants, dirt, etc. At this time, Mrs. Meyers does not offer any fragrance-free products. Life begins to smell (naturally) sweet again. Not okay Mrs. Meyers. Manufacturers frequently make changes to their product ingredients, formulations or labeling, and older versions may still be on store shelves or in your home. I just rescued a bird and was told to use apple cider vinegar and water (1/2 & 1/2) to clean. Amy what essential oils are you using. For instance, the ingredients in the Mrs. Meyers cleaning products that may be associated with allergy are Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalyl Acetate, and Limonene. . In conclusion, I believe Mrs. Meyers hand soap is not bad. Mrs Meyers products are toxic, and I thank you for spreading the word. Im allergic to every part of it, the pollen and even the juices when I pulled some up once. Its still the same issue with this brand of dish soap and products. I feel like I can taste soap in my mouth. Change). Not many of us would want to wash our dishes in gasoline or WD-40. Once I bought on of the products (s spray cleaners) and after one use I poured it down the drain with one hand while holding my nose with the other. The new breed are aware of the problems caused by the traditional approach to manufacturing cleaning products. Finally, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is treated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide to make Sodium Laureth Sulfate. This has been the case with everything from tobacco to PFAS, pesticides to pharmaceuticals, and more. Meyers Clean Day products not only make me sick, but they also dont smell like what they say they smell like. What I have notice is some of their scents I enjoy, other scents I did not like at all, smelled too sweet, or too strong. I also used the spray in a shower stall and it affected my eyes, head, and lungs. Also, there are surfactants in this product that I want to discuss. When possible, EWG's Guide rates all available versions. No more Mrs. Meyers products for me. When it comes to certain products (like outdoor furniture, for example), there arent a lot of great products on the market that are perfectly non-toxic (and also aesthetically pleasing, effective, and budget-friendly). Unlike the mainstream manufacturers, the new breed of company arent scared to disclose their ingredients. Along with our oils, doTERRA has personal care products, home products, skin care products that are all clean and infused with PURE essential oils with health benefits instead of harmful side effects. This was the key part for me. If you are concerned about the interaction between sodium benzoate and citric acid, please check out mySodium Benzoate & Citric Acid Mythpost. The fragrance ladys a long time too, like over night. The Mrs. Meyers products that we will talk about include household cleaners, laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand soap. (There are also things like phthalates and parabens on the fragrance list, but Mrs. Meyers has already said they dont use those, so at least we can cross those off.). Read about the founders moving story as to why she started Eco-Me here: http://www.eco-me.com/pages/ourstory. At least some ingredient disclosure. Patricia B Right there, plain as day, was the ingredient I was looking for: Fragrance (Parfum). To me, it smells like applesauce. Im chemically sensitive and have a terrible reaction to synthetic fragrances. Also after I inhale it I have tight and not pleasant sensation in my nose and even seems in my lungs. | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer. I dont know what you guys are looking at But my bottle of meyers hand soap says it has formaldehyde in it,, since when it that natural? Oh, and some kind of natural dryer sheets. Here are some links to other brands and guides to help you find non-toxic and effective alternatives to Mrs. Meyers: Here are some more commonly asked questions about the Mrs. Meyers brand and products: Mrs. Meyers cleaning products are soaps, not disinfectants. I went there after reading your article and looked up the ingredients you wrote about. I would never use this product again.It left a nasty white film on the dishes.The glasses were so bad I had to hand wiash and scrub. I definitely ha e allergic reactions to whatever the overall fragrance is in their products. My husband cleaned the bathroom sink with Meyers hand soap. I am so happy you are here! Only a small fraction of plastics get recycled anyway (even if the consumer actually puts it in the proper bin in the right way). My kids also have sensitive skin which complicates matters even more. The results were very good indeed. It only made sense to expand on what I was doing on Dandruff Deconstructed and applying that knowledge to Safe Household Cleaning. All of the information by those ahead of me here have been very helpful. Plus, you reduce contribution to plastic pollution. I gave it a try and within 2 days my skin deteriorated again. I tried many different soaps but was using Mrs. Meyers for a long time. It took about 2 days to clear my lungs from it. Great soap. And plenty of synthetic are completely harmless. I AM bumming out tho. Well, then the pandemic came and I was not using those products and I had to use Lanolin Oil to see if it would work. Seems too good to be true hehehe, Hi Larissa: I like Branch Basics a lot. Then well answer some of your most commonly asked questions about Mrs. Meyers at the end. Toilet bowl cleaner We will find out as soon as we look at their ingredients. it becomes evident in how you express yourself, and that it is a part of Your fire. Thanks for your feedback, Alison. As a result, carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane is produced and can remain in the final product. Look at the ingredients! This entry was posted on February 10, 2011 at 12:47 pm and is filed under blog, health, home. Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Unfortunately,it contains two preservatives that can have such an extreme allergic reaction in sufferers I'm at a loss to explain their inclusion. Thanks for your comment. Bad stuff in the scent! Thank you. My favorite thing about them is their products dont have that fake chemical smell to them. Firstly, with limited data means that there are not enough safety studies. NO TOXIC CHEMICALS!!!! So many companies claim to be green or all natural but really fall short. I mean I enjoy yummy smelling and new products too, but I have a messy man 2messy kids, and pets. I use these products daily as does my cleaning lady. Hi, Margie, Have you taken a look at their ingredients? Her partners in crime also include Simple Green and Method (whose products also include artificial colors). To sum up, looking forward to learning how you managed to make it happen. I have been looking into young living essential oils and their cleaning products. Tide Pods 3-In-1 Laundry Detergent, 81-Count is on the higher end at approximately $.25 per load. $8.39. Anyway, all the liquid soaps Ive looked at have synthetic surfactants and preservatives and I am not a big fan of either. Made with Essential Oils & Other Thoughtfully Chosen / Plant-Derived Ingredients >> Even though its made with essential oils, that doesnt mean there arent other (potentially problematic) ingredients added. The liquid inside was light yellow in color but not lemony, even with citric acid as an ingredient. Oh, this is good. 2. Especially appreciate your humor, and sense of matter of fact-ness. I was fine as soon as I got on in the new bedding. Thank you so much for letting me know! Even knowing its not a 100%, I would still recommend it for people who are trying to do right by the earth, but still want the clean smell without the added chemical smell. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap, Basil. After spraying the Meyers Lavender scented room freshener I woke up the next morning with my eyes swollen shut! Free from common toxicants like ammonia, chlorine, parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, artificial colorants, and petroleum distillates, At least some of their cleaning products are biodegradable (its unclear if they all are or not), Contains several types of problematic ingredients, including fragrance, isothiazolinone preservatives, ethoxylated ingredients, and lots of ingredients that lack safety data, Ingredient lists are long and most ingredients are difficult for the average consumer to identify or understand, No third-party certifications (with the exception of Leaping Bunny cruelty-free). ~Irina. I only buy production from a different company now and they are completely fragrance free ones. A part of me wonders if there is some kind of genetic factor when it comes to Mrs. Meyers. With scents that are inspired by a midwest backyard garden, and products that are chock-full of plant-derived ingredients the company aim to be continuously channeling Thelmas passion for the environment. They say they are very healthy, but I would like to have an independent review of these products. Safe Household Cleaning is reader-supported. In their assessment, Mrs. Meyers products range from 3 to 6 on their 10-point hazard scale (thats moderately hazardous). As briefly mentioned above, companies are legally allowed to hide almost 4,000 different ingredients under the single label of fragrance (or parfum). Further, lab studies on the brain cells of mammals suggest that MI may be neurotoxic. Skin so soft? Opening up the bottle I would agree it was not an unpleasant smell it smelled a bit like detergent with a bit of cut grass. I keep hearing great things about Better Life. that were trying to clean up. Are they 100% natural? Limited potential for hazards to health or the environment. These people are irresponsible and are marketing what I believe is a substance completely unsuitable for the intended use. On my quest to find completely honest natural products in store has been hard .I turn to the back and find a list of unnatural ingredients one that pops up on almost all us sls it is also understand a list indifferent names but same thing basically .so I have been using 1/4 Dr.bonners Castile soap peppermint mixed with distilled water and 5 drops tea tree oil for killing terms as a hand soap in a old foaming hand pump.kids and I love it but my dad hates it .you can add any of your fav essential oils I suppose .so far this works great for us but thats just for hand soap .I sure would love to find honest natural products !!!!! Transparency is really important, so Ill give Mrs. Meyers at least some credit for this. I got their product samples and reviewing them right now. Grove Collaborative is an online store for those seeking non-toxic products. Replies to my comments I will say that many of Ms. Meyers bottles say theyre Made with at least 30% post-consumer plastic. And while thats certainly better than nothing when it comes to reducing the amount of virgin plastic being generated, there are many other things Mrs. Meyers could do to decrease the amount of plastic in their products (like offer refill or concentrate options, employ compostable paper parts, etc). It was definitely a mistake to assume that! In stores, I hold my breath if I have to pass Mrs. Meyers products. I make sure Im not using any of those products wherever I go. http://www.avaandersonnontoxic.com/patricia or on FB as ava anderson non toxic presented by patricia, Hey i just bought lavendar laundry soap and my comforter of 5 yrs and new sheets i just washed lost its sheen im beyond upset no more sheen on my satin comforter and it feels scratchy and itchy now ,great dont mind if i lose money on soap but now my beautiful comforter is ruined, i will go to vinegar and maybe dreft baby detergent so its easy on clothes i guess, READERS BEWARE: Before you go tossing out your Mrs. Meyers cleaners, please be advised that this blog is written by a person who sells herbal drugs on Etsy called vivid visions.. The fragrance/perfume industry is protected by patent or trade secret laws which allow them to hide any and all ingredients in their formulations. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Mostly bodycare and make up. Mrs. Meyers will only be used in about 10 feet or more away from him in the kitchen. QUILLAJA SAPONARIA (SOAPBARK) BARK EXTRACT. I sprayed some in the sink & squirted a little on the floor to do around the base of the toilet. To begin, the term natural has no legal definition, and, thus, its meaning may differ depending on the context. I tried Mrs. Myers basil dish soap and it ruined 2 of my Zojirushi thermal travel mugs. Lemongrass Spa products years ago. So, I think the Olive Oil ingredient does nothing, and you need to decrease the quantity of the concenrate chemicals/ingredients. You can see them in processed non-organic food. It does not have known carcinogens, endocrine disruptors or allergens. I can use these ingredients to clean everything in my home, and then I can leave my nose free to smell what Id like to smell, like the alluring perfume from a woman, or I get to smell that fragrance from a juicy orange that Im about to eat, the herbs simmering as Im making dinner, or the basil plant in the window sill . Yesterday I re-washed everything I have and with a rinse and then and know softener. I dont know. Out it goes. Besides, there is an ethoxylated ingredient in this laundry detergent. Surfactants in Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products. About the ratings: EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government.

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