Our Toxic Lives

We live among the most toxic substances. They surround us, our children and our pets. Yet many of us are oblivious to the dangers these elements present. These often dangerous chemicals are in almost every product we depend upon to clean our homes, schools and work areas. They lurk in our detergents (yes, the products we use to clean), polishes and paints. We use these toxic substances on our counter tops, floors, dinnerware, glasses, and more.

The toxics such as ammonia, sulfuric and phosphoric acids, lye, chlorine, formaldehyde, and phenol are all around us. Ammonia, for instance, is also a building block used in making many pharmaceuticals; and, it is both caustic and hazardous. Sulphuric acid is one of the top dogs for making many chemical substances and is used to make lead-acid batteries, ore processing, fertilizers, and used at waste water processing plants along with hundreds of other uses. Phenol is a mildly acidic compound that requires careful handling.

The list of toxic chemicals that impact our lives is a long one. Without these chemicals, however, our lives would be much different than they are today. We would not have plastics, batteries, or building products to build our homes and schools.

Toxic chemicals exist in our foods, our work places, and impact nearly every aspect of our lives. Those most vulnerable to the effects of these toxic elements are our children. Care must be taken to assure they learn to wash their hands carefully, lower their tendency to place items in their mouths, and taught not to handle items they are unfamiliar with that might be lying around the house unprotected from their curious minds.

Yes, we live in a toxic environment and our lives are better for it. However, we can make a case for using non-toxic materials to clean our homes, thereby reducing the risks associated with misuse of the harmful elements. Baking sodas, lemon juices, white vinegar, isopropyl alcohol, citrus cleaners, and cornstarch can be used to make effective cleaning products. Go on line check them out and make your world a little less toxic.

By: The Anxiolytic

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