Comments on: Dryer Sheets & Fabric Softner – A Household Toxin

By: crista

crista — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:45:33 +0000

I stubbled upon this information while watching strange addictions on TLC a lady was eating them!!! that;s right eating them gross!! we are now ridding them from our home. how is it possible that these companys are allowed to produce such harmful products & as consumers we think we are do right by our families & loved ones. So wrong!!!

By: Rhonda Wariner

Rhonda Wariner — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:41:34 +0000

Appreciating the commitment you put into your site and detailed information you offer.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 22:05:59 +0000

Another good soap that is free of any fragrance is Charlie’s Soap. I switched to it after even the “free and clear” brand of laundry soaps were making my daughter have eczema flairs.

You have to wash out your machine and run your clothes a few times through first to get out any lingering “stuff” from other soaps, but once you do that you should find that your clothes come out very clean without the use of any chemicals.

By: suzanne

suzanne — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:18:34 +0000

Thank you for the post Jeanne! The only detergents I’ve seen marketed as ‘fragrance free’ are from big box stores that I normally don’t support such as Tide, etc. I will research if soap nuts have any sort of scent. Also, I’ve been using Dr. Bronners liquid soap in my wash and they do have a non-scented baby mild version of the soap that would be a great fit for those with chemical sensitivity…there is absolutely no scent. We have very soft water where I live so I’ve mixed 1 cup of dr. bronners with 10 cups of water for washing clothes. If your water is harder I would recommend less water. Ugg! I can’t imagine the challenges you and your family face, there is so much education needing to be done regarding scent. I’m chemically sensitive and it’s a topic that hasn’t had the exposure yet…especially in the teenager world. The focus always tends to be with babies for chemical reduction and we need to change this.

Suzanne
Mommy Footprint

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:23:19 +0000

I really appreciate this post, but I’m wondering about your choice of detergents. Although fragrances are not all equal, lots of people are impacted by strong smells in general, especially people with nervous system conditions, sensory disorders, etc. Why not take it a step further and seek out detergents that are NO fragrance? I’d be interested in your thoughts about that. I, myself have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, as do my kids who have congenital lyme disease and related infections. Keeping them out of harm’s way from fragrance is SUCH a challenge. Especially the teenager who is constantly surrounded by AXE and perfume. I wish more people understand the dangers in our kids’ environment. Thanks for the blog.

By: Lynn McCollum

Lynn McCollum — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:48:27 +0000

I am looking to find out information about 10 to 12 year olds playing tackle football. They wear the eqiptment, helmets, pads etc..but they are pushed to be agressive. I read somewhere a long time ago about this age groups’ vulnerability to brain injuries. My grandson is playing and I am so worried. He really does not like it but his dad..and I think Mom, are pushing him and he wants to please them of course. any thoughts??

By: Ronna "Jake" Ellwing

Ronna "Jake" Ellwing — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:09:58 +0000

Laundry Pure – cleans clothes with NO detergents. Clothes don’t need any type of fabric softener!

By: ash

ash — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:41:06 +0000

YES! I too figured this out when I first got pregnant and eliminated them forever. YUCK.