products have labels that boast that they are 'natural' or 'pure'

Introduction

The labels on many products are misleading. Most cleaning products, for example, claim to be 'natural' or 'pure'. However, these claims are often meaningless since they do not indicate the presence (or absence) of specific toxic substances that may be harmful to our health and environment.

Buy only 'non-toxic' and 'biodegradable' products.

It's true that most products on the market are marketed as 'natural' and 'pure', but that does not mean they are actually safe for you or the environment. To find out if a product is non-toxic, look for the following label:

``Synthetic'' ingredients are rarely found in natural beauty products, so this label will be absent. Look for words like "mineral" or "plant derived."
``Non-GMO'' indicates that this product has been tested for harmful bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella, and it has passed the test with flying colors. If you see this type of label on your favorite shampoo bottle, then you know it's safe to use (and allergen free).
``Biodegradable'' helps us keep our environment clean by breaking down into carbon dioxide and water over time! Look out for this term when shopping around at your local farmers market—it's also known as eco-friendly labeling!

Avoid buying any product that contains the word Phosphate.

If you're looking for a product that is truly natural and pure, avoid any product that contains the word phosphate. Phosphates are used as a detergent booster in many laundry detergents. However, phosphates are harmful to the environment and can cause foam and scum build-up in your washing machine. They also cause damage to your skin and eyes if they come in contact with them; this can be dangerous for small children who may not know how to keep themselves from getting into contact with these harsh chemicals.

Furthermore, phosphates contribute significantly towards environmental damage by polluting water sources around us every day when we do laundry! As such, it might be best to go back to using those old fashioned methods of hand washing our clothes or purchasing products that don't include this harmful ingredient!

Avoid purchasing cleaning aids that contain Chlorine.

Chlorine is a very powerful chemical that can cause damage to your skin, eyes and lungs. It is also known to be a hormone disruptor.

In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), it’s one of the top ten chemicals that should be avoided by humans because of its potential adverse health effects.

Avoid using or buying aromatic hydrocarbons, petroleum distillates or petrochemicals.

Aromatic hydrocarbons, petroleum distillates or petrochemicals are often found in cleaners and detergents. These chemicals can cause long term damage to our health such as asthma, allergies, irritations and cancer. In addition, they can also be harmful to the environment by contaminating water supplies (e.g., if released into the air).

Look for brands that are free from these chemicals and avoid using those that contain them!

Make sure your detergents are phosphate-free.

In addition to being a likely cause of eutrophication, phosphates are also harmful to the environment in a more direct way: they can lead to algae blooms and dead zones. Phosphate-based detergents are often found in cleaning products like laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids and hand soaps. In order to keep our waterways free of these harmful chemicals, make sure your household products are free of phosphates!

The use of these can cause long term damage and should be avoided.

Phosphates are a group of chemical compounds that are used as surfactants (detergents) in cleaning products. They are highly effective as cleaning agents, but can cause damage to the environment and human health when they enter the water supply. In fact, phosphates were banned from laundry detergents back in 1994 because it was found that too much phosphate would lead to algae growth in lakes and rivers.

Nowadays, phosphates are no longer used in most dishwasher detergents or laundry soaps—but you might still find them on your food labels!

Conclusion

The long term effects of these chemicals are still being studied, but experts agree that there is no reason to use them. In fact, several states have already banned the use of chlorinated solvents because they can cause cancer or other health problems. If you want to protect yourself and your family from harmful products, then it's best not use any of these ingredients in your home cleaning supplies.