What's Lurking in Your Cleaners?

Not all cleaning products are created equal!

Many conventional products contain harsh chemicals that can negatively impact health, indoor air quality, and the environment. We’re shedding light on some of the “yucky” ingredients in traditional products and introducing you to our favorite green alternatives.

1. Oven Cleaners

❌ Toxic: Contain sodium hydroxide (lye) and butoxydiglycol which can cause severe burns and respiratory issues.

✅ Shaklee Alternative: Scour Off™ Heavy-Duty Paste - Made with natural minerals and biodegradable surfactants. No harsh fumes or chemicals. Works on ovens, stove tops, and takes care of those baked-on messes.

2. Drain Cleaners

❌ Toxic: Often contain sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, or bleach which can produce toxic fumes and are highly corrosive.

Depending on the density of the clog, you may need to use a plunger or snake or a product like Plumb Away to get the clog dislodged.

✅ Shaklee Alternative: Basic-G+™ Germicide - Kills bacteria and mold buildup in kitchen and bathroom drains. No harsh fumes or corrosive ingredients.

3. Toilet Bowl Cleaners

❌ Toxic: Contain hydrochloric acid or sodium hypochlorite which can cause skin burns, eye irritation, and respiratory distress.

✅ Shaklee Alternative: Basic-G+™ Germicide - Works as a non-toxic toilet cleaner. Free from bleach, ammonia, and harsh acids. Leaves zero residue.

4. Bleach & Ammonia-Based Cleaners

❌ Toxic: Bleach and ammonia can cause respiratory issues and even death when mixed with other common cleaning chemicals.

✅ Shaklee Alternative: Basic-H2® Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate. Cleans mirrors, counters, floors, and more without toxic fumes. Also use Basic-G+™ Germicide to kill germs.

5. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners

❌ Toxic: Often contain perchloroethylene (PERC) and naphthalene, both of which are classified as possible carcinogens, also these products can cause dizziness and nausea.

✅ Shaklee Alternative: Nature Bright® Laundry Booster & Stain Remover. Oxygen-based formula removes stains without toxins. Safe for carpets, upholstery, and is especially great for laundry.

6. Multi-Purpose Cleaners

❌ Toxic: Often contain phthalates, formaldehyde, 2-butoxyethanol which negatively impact the respiratory system, reproductive system and can cause skin irritation, and kidney damage.

✅ Shaklee Alternative: Basic-H2® - Works on kitchen counters, bathrooms, walls, and more

Biodegradable & highly concentrated (one bottle lasts forever!)

7. Glass & Window Cleaners

❌ Toxic: Many use ammonia which is irritating to skin, eyes, and respiratory system, and when mixed with bleach, produces highly toxic fumes

✅ Shaklee Alternative: Basic-H2® - Streak-free glass cleaner when diluted properly. Non-toxic and ammonia-free. (and super economical!)

8. Dishwashing Detergents

❌ Toxic: Many contain chlorine-based ingredients and phosphate which leaves unhealthy residue on dishes.

✅ Shaklee Alternative: Get Clean® Dish Wash & Detergent - Plant-based and phosphate-free. Tough on grease, gentle on hands.

9. Laundry Detergents & Fabric Softeners

❌ Toxic: Many contain fragrances, optical brighteners, and surfactants like quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) and many others which can trigger asthma and skin irritation.

✅ Shaklee Alternative: Get Clean® Laundry Liquid & Soft Fabric Concentrate

Hypoallergenic & biodegradable. Free from synthetic dyes, optical brighteners, or artificial

fragrances. Great for any mess your family can make!

Simple Swaps to Go Green In Your Household

It really is not hard to make the switch to non-toxic, biodegradable, eco-friendly alternatives that are also super friendly to your budget! With the Get Clean Start Kit, you can replace all the harsh chemical cleaners in "one fell swoop" for just $135!

Clean and Green!

If you are in the Fargo Moorhead area and looking for a cleaning service that is truly dedicated to caring for your home with environmentally friendly products and practices, check out our friends at Hearts of Hospitality. I understand they even offer laundry services, deep cleaning of appliances, and pet care!