Children in the house: which detergents are safer

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 00:05

A small child spends a lot of time on the floor and prefers to taste everything. Therefore, cleaning detergents can become an invisible enemy for him. How to turn such an enemy into a real friend who will protect the house from dirt and will not harm the baby?

What products are found in stores?

Products on the household chemicals market can be divided into several pairs, opposite to each other in properties.

Concentrated and unconcentrated

Remember the old ad about Villaribo and Villabaggio rivalry? They clearly illustrate the difference between funds. Plus concentrated - stable foaming, which allows you to spend less money on cleaning surfaces.

Biodegradable and non-biodegradable

The former are easily absorbed by the environment without harming the environment and people - these include, for example, Amway home products. The latter, getting into the water, destroy most of the living organisms around them.

Allergenic and hypoallergenic

The former contain chemical components that cause a reaction of the immune system. Hypoallergenic products are safe for allergy sufferers and children.

What harm can home remedies do?

The difference between an environmentally friendly product and a hazardous household chemical can sometimes be determined by its scent. Toxic substances, as a rule, have a pungent odor before burning. But sometimes the manufacturer manages to disguise it, and in this case it is necessary to recognize the "pest" only by its composition. The table shows components harmful to humans that may be included in detergents.

Substance	Where is found	What is dangerous
Formaldehyde	Detergents, cleaning powders	Development of oncological diseases, kidney diseases
Chlorine	Cleaning powders, dishwashing detergents, detergents	Irritation of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes, poisoning
Sulfosuccinates, alkyl sulfates and betaines	Detergents, cleaning powders	Skin irritation, lipid imbalance
Phenol	Detergents, perfumes, cosmetics	Vomiting, skin irritation, general malaise

How to wash a house with a small child?

Biodegradable and hypoallergenic products are safe for the baby's health. They are suitable for cleaning the children's room. Most of these substances do not need to be washed off again: it is enough to wipe the surface dry.

In Russia, organic products are labeled with the distinctive mark Ecogarantie, Eco Label, QAI or other equivalent. The package indicates the class and amount of surfactants (surfactants). For brands specializing in eco-friendly products, home products contain a minimum amount of surfactants, are biodegradable and can be used in a room with a small child.