So if youre looking for cleaning products without any of these oils, we recommend Branch Basics (for an all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent, & hand soap) and/or Force of Nature (for all-purpose cleaner or air freshener). Often people refer to cleaning products as organic. If you want to be sure that the product you are using is organic, you need to look for an organic certification, such as the USDA Organic logo. How can we trust they arent going to make concessions to ingredient safety or sourcing to get a bigger bottom line? Eco-Me brings a fun and fresh new energy to the cleaning category with its back-to-basics ingredients and modern family branding. On the face of it, Mrs. Meyers represents a new breed of cleaning product manufacturer who are slowly emerging. I simply cannot tolerate Meyers products. As long as these harmful additives go unchecked, its important to continue to support the makers who are not using them in the first place. The only product they dont have available on their website (which is CleanHappens which was confusing for me to find) is a Laundry detergentDoes someone have a good recommendation on a great all natural laundry detergent that ACTUALLY CLEANS!?!? I also use their oatmeal, which I love! For example, Cocamide DEA which is considered a carcinogenis derived from coconut oil. I think Ill switch to good ol vinegar & water like my momma used to use! Both Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate are food-grade preservatives. But sadly, shes not the only green game in town that has this vital flaw. If you walk through Target's home cleaning aisles, you'll find Everspring's laundry detergent, air fresheners, and other home care products under a big green Target "Clean" logo. And I didnt even use the Meyers liquid hand soapit was a gift which was used by others twice before I had to remove it from my home because it induced a terrible headache. I switched to As a mother of nine, she was no-nonsense, and had a sensible approach to living a healthy and balanced life. Think?! Thank you for sharing this with us! To clarify, here is what I do not like about ethoxylated ingredients. I have to smell everything I use as I have a Heavy meatl toxicity issue which exacerbates all the smells. Thanks for the research you did. The Brand Provides (Semi) Transparent Ingredient Lists, 2. Hence, if you seek help in determining their products safety, book a consultation with me. He has tried two but had an allergic reaction to them. Then, lauryl alcohol is treated with sulfur trioxide gas or chlorosulfuric acid to produce Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Skin so soft? So far, there is no information on what may be safe levels of exposure to benzisothiazolinone in cosmetic products from the point of view of sensitization. It is sad that some people cannot accept the truth. I got this hand soap thinking it was only scented with essential oils. Its not really about slamming products as it is about educating the world. In each case, the smell was so strong it caused my throat and nose to feel scratchy. I do think more people need to be warned about Mrs. Meyers products so thanks for the validation. For instance, the ingredients in the Mrs. Meyers cleaning products that may be associated with allergy are Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalyl Acetate, and Limonene. I went there after reading your article and looked up the ingredients you wrote about. Firstly, coconut oil is turned into fatty acids that are used to derive lauryl alcohol. Its SO bizarre. This is a post Ive been wanting to write for a while, and a friends recent query spurred me on to finally do it. Even though we often lack solid data, we generally play on the safe side and assume that if something isnt great for humans, its probably not great for dogs, cats, or other animals either. I would love them to stock boxes of A&H washing soda and 64 oz size of Dr Bonners and other simple, hard to get staples. I am so happy that I found You! Her partners in crime also include Simple Green and Method (whose products also include artificial colors). Therefore, if you use Mrs. Meyers cleaner, please wear gloves. I was holding Mrs Meyers all purpose in my hand earlier and thought to myselfthis doesnt seem right, Id better go home and check it out before I buy it. Toilet bowl cleaner I was using Method before and discovered the same thing you did. It is funny that you asked because I knew that I have not completed my hand soap series but I thought since nobody asked for it I can work on something else. Believe it or not, some smokable herbs are used to treat asthma attacks (mullein, coltsfoot) and Vivid Visions is helpful for those who have anxiety. Right then and there, she had an idea: Lets make cleaners that smell nice, like my moms garden, but still work like the dickens on daily dirt and grime.. They list the ingredients on the bottle, on their website products pages, and in an Ingredient Glossary on their website. the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Branch Basics Safe Cleaning Products Review, Your Savvy Consumer Superpower Prompt Sheet, https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/product-category/healthy-cleaning/, https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/product/branch-basics-all-purpose-cleaner-concentrate/, https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/branch-basics-safe-cleaning-products/. On the lower end are detergents that cost just $.10 per load. I find it strange that other reviewers never include these two companies in their reviews. Your blog is great! I went to the doctor and had to get a nebulizer treatment. The BASIL scent makes me absolutely sick to my stomach, gives me a headache, and sends me into mild anxiety. So while its not a stain remover, Id certainly use it for an everyday wash. I was just over at the Mrs. Meyers website and it looks like they are offering scent-free products which may solve all these problems! Again, its really hard to avoid these ingredients completely, but it can be a good idea to try and minimize exposure to them when you can. Mix together dry ingredients and soap until its pasty. It helps keeps this place running. Ingredients like polyethylene glycol (PEG), and many more ingredients with eth in the name fall under this category. Hi Sarah, Not yet, but we actually have that one on our list so we hope to have it up sometime soon! Firstly, with limited data means that there are not enough safety studies. You know exactly what youre getting, warts and all. The first change in Mrs. Meyers products as I mentioned above is the disclosure of their fragrance ingredients and warning us that there are allergens among them. Plus, you reduce contribution to plastic pollution. We appreciate your interest! Also some of my co workers were experiencing extreme dry throat. The Best Eco Friendly Dishwasher Detergents, The Best Green Dish Soaps, Dish Washing Soaps and Washing Up Liquids, Review :: ECOS Free & Clear Laundry Detergent, Lauryl Glucoside a mild sugar derived gentle surfactant. I just went to the Mrs. Meyers website to tell them what I thought of their product & to request a full ingredient list. In their assessment, Mrs. Meyer's products range from 3 to 6 on their 10-point hazard scale (that's moderately hazardous). However, I believe that they are much safer than methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone. I mean, look at this ingredient list for their Honeysuckle Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner How many normal working people can actually figure out what these mean much less if theyre safe for their family!? I recently switched my family to using Dr. Bronners liquid soap for bathing and hand soap. The problem with these ingredients is that they are well-established allergens and sensitizers (which means they can make you even more likely to develop an allergic reaction over time, even if you dont initially). I dont recommend anyone use these products. Mrs. Meyers is one of those green brands that has managed to break through to the mainstream. Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Can someone please advise what I can put this mix in to clean with easily? Even if I LIKED the smell of Mrs. Meyers products, the fragrance is WAY too strong. Their dish soap contained more than 10 ppm of 1,4 dioxane, which is a carcinogen. Not to mention, most of its ingredient lists are really long and difficult for the average consumer to decipher. I actually love the smell of this stuff, but it seems to be causing an allergic reaction on my hands. Mrs. Meyers cleaning products do not have an organic certification, so they are not organic. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain. Citric Acid. To learn more about the dangers of artificial fragrance, read Get a Whiff of This: Perfumes (fragrances) the Invisible Chemical Poisons Not okay. Right there, plain as day, was the ingredient I was looking for: Fragrance (Parfum). Every area of my skin, where I used the body wash, became dry, irritated and tight. A few user reviews: As I mentioned, I like to use my senses. I do like the scents of Mrs. Meyers products but it is debatable as to their safety. Some potential for hazards to health or the environment. I gave it a try and within 2 days my skin deteriorated again. Showing such drive from the heart is rare, but so great to witness. Some of these ingredients are perfectly safe, while others include allergens, carcinogens, and more. Myers product makes me sick and I cannot breath normally. My hand soap says it also has formaldehyde , I have chemical reactions to lots soaps, cleaning supplies etc. Thanks for your comment. Just because its so called all natural and maybe organic, does not mean it is safe for the skin. Im not done bitching, just completed an FDA complaint form. The replacement cost of the mugs on Amazon is approximately $100.00. We really like your web site and hope you will eventually eventually require one of our options. Nonetheless, in my opinion, it should have a higher rating for the following reasons. I understand your concern about a product that is smoked. Only Murphy soap has the same effect and all petroleum products. Best of luck with your domestic endeavors! In fact, Mrs. Meyers actually got sued back in 2009 because the level of 1,4 dioxane in their dish soap exceeded what was permissible by Californias Prop 65 limits (more on that below). Not on my free blog. Does anyone have anything to say regarding pure selects its fragrance free but does offer fragrances that you can insert. Finally, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is treated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide to make Sodium Laureth Sulfate. It took about 2 days to clear my lungs from it. Thank you so much for writing this. And plenty of synthetic are completely harmless. Thank you for sharing the truth about this dangerous and unethical company. When does adding Siberian Fir Needle to the mix become part of the cleaning solution? This entry was posted on February 10, 2011 at 12:47 pm and is filed under blog, health, home. I could not get the smell off my hands and it thus followed me everywhere, continuing to irritate my respiratory system. I unfortunately placed an order for Mrs. Meyers hand soap before realizing it had fragrance in it. This allows for the most pleasing, quality, and intriguing scents inspired by the garden that youll want to use again and again. I brought this up with Mrs. Myers customer support and got a response that they acknowledged the email but no action or apology was issued. These surfactants are considered mild and, hence, are common in baby shampoos and washes. Therefore, thank you, my reader, for being active in the consumer market and affecting manufacturers decisions. Feel free to use the main menu at the top of my website pages to navigate my website. To me, it smells like applesauce. Its easy to dismiss the way we feel (our gut or intuition) because there are so many external influences affecting us. I'm on a mission to help you make informed and practical decisions about products you buy. In addition, they also warn us that the products contain fragrance allergens. Lavender seems the closest; I know they use essential oils in that one. As always, I emphasize the importance of looking at the ingredients. Web: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/mission-values/environmental-stewardship/eco-scale/rating-system, Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. by Connie Pitts. We are glad we can help! I mean I enjoy yummy smelling and new products too, but I have a messy man 2messy kids, and pets. Very eye opening. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate a coconut derived readily biodegradable gentle surfactant with viscosity modifying characteristics from coconut Another really gentle surfactant, Coconut Acid a coconut derived gentle cleanser and emulsifier, Amylase Enzyme Blend removes starch stains and helps surfactant ingredients clean even better, Mannanase Enzyme Blend removes organic stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better, Lipase Enzyme Blend removes fat and oil stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil provides fragrance, Abies Alba (Fir) Leaf Oil provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil provides fragrance and reduces foaming, Methylisothiazolinone while this is a non-formaldehyde preservative which ther company proudly claim, this preservative. We were using the countertop spray where I work on the counters and I NOTICED EVERYTIME SOMEONE SPRAYED IT MY TONGUE STARTED TO SWELL UP! Kitchen cleaner As we express gratitude and care for this land, we honor those who have stewarded it for thousands of years before us. Jenny, could you post the name of the documentary and where to view it. After its done foaming up, add 2 qt boiling water. Thanks for this post. I thought perhaps there was ammonia in it or something. To continue, these are the ingredients of Mrs. Meyers Rose Dish Soap: Water; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Lauryl Glucoside; Lauramine Oxide; Polysorbate 20; [Fragrance: (Citronellal, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool); Rosa Damascena Flower Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil]; Glycerin; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Citric Acid; Methylisothiazolinone; Benzisothiazolinone; Sodium Chloride (source). Additionally, if a label describes its ingredients as naturally-derived, it can be rather misleading. Even days later I could smell it after my partner cleaned the counters I had to stay out of the kitchen for days! Im sure youre not alone in suffering from headaches from the scents in products like these. 1. However, I do not believe products that we use on bodies or at home should be made with carcinogenic chemicals because they are not good for the environment and workers. Interested in a breakdown for a specific brand? They are sold at Target. I found them at Whole Foods and wont buy anything but their products. 3. Great soap. In fact, they are on my approved list of preservatives. ~Irina, I I used the rosemary handsoap I believe it was .. yesterday and had a instant severe allergic reaction to it. Not only that, but saying something is recyclable is often just a thing companies do to push responsibility off on the consumer without doing anything to actually deal with their role in our global plastics crisis. And 1,4 dioxane is also a known carcinogen. At this time, Mrs. Meyers does not offer any fragrance-free products. Its never recovered since I tried it the one time. Thank you so much, Ashley, for this. Although Mrs. Meyers has a few things going for it (such as being phthalate-free), its not completely non-toxic. Add to Bucket. Currently, I am using this brand: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/branch-basics-safe-cleaning-products/ You can also find other cleaning products I like here: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/shop/ I hope you are doing well! They are green washing and its sad because people are trying to make healthy choices and companies like this one are conning people into believing they are using an ECO option. Bath Sheet vs. Bath Towel: Whats the Difference? The fragrance is nice but after a few squirts on the kitchen counters I am feeling my asthma starting up. It would be as if I had put gasoline in these bottles. When you're shopping for towels, you may see two different terms used by brands: bath sheets and bath towels. The lavender scent gave me the biggest headache every time I had to use it!! I bought a bar of soap, as soon as I opened it I knew there was synthetic fragrance in it. However, please note, that just because something is all natural doesnt mean it is safe or hypo-allergenic. Its not totally transparent about its fragrance ingredients, it contains several different known allergens & irritants, and many of the ingredients are lacking sufficient safety data. D. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Honeysuckle Countertop Spray. . I also used the spray in a shower stall and it affected my eyes, head, and lungs. Thanks for sharing so more people become aware and can make more informed decisions when it comes to products they put on their bodies and products they breathe. In our culture of sensory overload, it can be difficult to distinguish harmful from healthful. Request a full ingredient list an allergic reaction on my approved list of preservatives for: fragrance ( Parfum.!, and website in this browser for the next time I comment am feeling asthma... 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