In my last post; Are We So Clean That We’re Breeding Super Germs? I noted that next I’d cover why I think the whole Palmolive eco+ Gel Dishwasher Detergent issue is bunk. Peggy wrote about how Palmolive is greenwashing – I agree. Not everyone agreed though.
From the comments:
“Just thought you might like to know that regular Palmolive dish washing detergent also contains chlorine bleach. (I am looking at both labels right now) So at least with the “Eco” you are without the phosphates.From what I hear, 7th Gen does a horrible job at cleaning. Not sure about other …read more

Since we seem to be on a cleaning with chemicals sucks kick today, let’s just continue with it.
European Respiratory Journal recently published a study that notes that expectant mamas who use “A lot of household cleaning products” may be increasing the risks of their child developing asthma as a youngster. “A lot” is a vauge number agreement, that I’ll admit to. But it doesn’t decrease the problem.
The Daily Mail reported on the study:
“Researchers found a link between high exposure to everyday products such as bleach and air freshener in women during pregnancy, or shortly after birth, and wheezing and asthma …read more