Ditch that Fabric Softener – They’re Toxic!
Fabric softeners that are used in many homes are seen to be highly toxic. These fabric softeners often contain chemicals such as chloroform, pentance and benzyl acetate which can cause lung, nerve and brain damage. These chemicals too are known to produce cancer.
The worst effect of these chemicals comes into effect when these are subjected to heat. The clothing that was treated by the fabric softener makes way through the skin of the person wearing the clothing. Other people who come in contact with the said person are also affected. The effect may not be noticeable, but over time these carcinogens manifest their effect.
This is now something that I should opt out of my list in my weekly grocery shopping. Unless I am able to find new alternatives to commercial fabric softeners, I must wear newly washed clothes with that stiff and rough feeling to avoid the long term effects of these chemicals.
You can read more details about these fabric softeners and it’s recommended alternative solution in this article: The Toxic Danger of Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets
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June 9th, 2009 at 1:40 am #
Fabric Softener Toxic…
Fabric softeners are toxic! Avoid using them, they contain harmful chemicals that can cause cancer….
elmot
June 10th, 2009 at 11:06 am #
darn! kakatakot naman to, almost everything is toxic already!!!
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berryblitz
June 10th, 2009 at 4:24 pm #
sa mga commercials, di ba ang pinapakita pa is mga bata and baby, na tipong after mo labhan ang mga damit eh… “ang lambot lambot”, “ang bango bango”, “ang saya saya ni baby”
siguro the department of health should do something about this. yung tipot ala “Smoking is bad for your health” type ng warning.
Gem
June 10th, 2009 at 6:22 pm #
Naku di lang warning na tipong smoking is bad for your health ang kailangan dito. These fabric conditioners should be tested and recalled from the groceries.
Snow
June 10th, 2009 at 7:24 pm #
I agree Gem! No toxic chemicals! Ako, whenever I go shopping, I always purchase yung biodegradeable.
berryblitz
June 12th, 2009 at 12:36 am #
if there’s such as biodegradeable fabric softener, then that would be perfect.
Alec
June 15th, 2009 at 10:54 pm #
We have recently started making our own DIY laundry soap. Partly so save money and due to allergies. So far, we have not found a good DIY fabric softener recipe.