There are quite a number of dangerous items which we used everyday and they are considered a normal part of our lives and yet we do not know how much they can harm us, our family and Mother Earth...
1. Washing detergents mostly used at home contains chemicals which is harmful to the body and it will also pollute the environment. Dish washing liquid if not completely rinsed off the plates and bowls is bad for our health. We can consider natural abrasives which can be used in the place of dish washing liquids..... Have a guess, anyone!
Alternatives- Crushed egg shells, sponge gourd stems (絲瓜)are natural abrasives that can be used to clean our utensils, plates and bowls.
2. Floor or furniture polishers contains harmful chemicals like phenol and nitrobenzene which can cause harm to the skin and internal organs. long period of contract can give raise to cancer risk.
Phenol also found in air freshener can cause irritation to our eyes and cause headache and breathing difficulty.
Phosphorous are found in detergents and they can depletes oxygen in the water, how?
Phosphorous flows into the sewage pipe and into the rivers, encourage the growth of algae in huge quantities, and when the algae die, it produce unpleasant stench and depletes oxygen in the water, causing fishes and other living organisms die due to lack of oxygen in the water.
Alternatives:
-Baking soda can get rid of dirt and grease.
- cooking oil can polish the furnitures
-half a cup of white vinegar to a pail of water can clean the ceramic tiles in the kitchen
Or choose products made from natural sources.
References: Asiapac (2009). Top Eco Tips. Singapore: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
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