Fabric Softener: Toxic!
A recent report indicates that fabric softeners found in most homes are highly toxic. According to reports, fabric softeners are among the most toxic products to be manufactured for home use. Chemicals like chloroform, pentance and benzyl acetate are all known to cause damage to lungs, nerves and the brain; some chemicals found in fabric softeners are even known carcinogens.
When heated, the chemicals from fabric softener sheets stick to clothing and effect not only the person who wears them, but those around them as well. The release of these chemicals into the body through the clothing happens slowly, making the effects hard to notice.
The symptoms of fabric softener ailments:
When heated, the chemicals from fabric softener sheets stick to clothing and effect not only the person who wears them, but those around them as well. The release of these chemicals into the body through the clothing happens slowly, making the effects hard to notice.The symptoms of fabric softener ailments:
- Tired for no reason - even after resting
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Sick stomach
- Feeling faint
- Difficulty concentrating or remembering
- Anxiety
- Difficulty breathing
- Twitching or spontaneous body movements
- Rashes on areas touched by clothing
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