Ecover Stain Remover Solar Power Energy
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Ecover Stain Remover Is Biodegradable With Plant Based Ingredients
By James J Dixon
Finding an earth-friendly stain remover can be a challenging
task. Many of the products you’ll find pledge to use
recycled materials, be completely biodegradable, and
use plant-based ingredients. However, these promises
do not mean that there are absolutely no toxic materials
in the products.
The cleaning agents are often just the sort of substances
many people making the switch to a "green"
lifestyle wish to avoid. If you’re just looking to be
more earth-friendly, as far as recycling, treating animals
humanely and using mostly plant-derived ingredients,
then you may want to try the Ecover stain remover, which
has received many accolades from consumers.
Yet, those with allergies and health concerns who want
100% natural products devoid of all toxins may find
the search considerably more difficult.
Not Tested On Animals And Made With Plant Based Ingredients
There are many benefits to using the Ecover stain remover.
The company uses attractive recycled packaging and does
not test on animals. They also use many plant-based
ingredients that have been tested by independent labs
for toxicity and biodegradability.
The convenient brush (much like the Shout products
have) makes it easy to scrub away grass, mud, blood,
food and sweat stains. To use, Ecover says to moisten
the fabric, apply a small amount of liquid to the stain
and work it in with the built-in brush, then wash.
Takes Away Old Stains
While you can’t use this product on wool, silk or delicate
fabrics, most clothes, such as whites, colors or dark
items, will respond well to this "green" stain
remover. "It even takes away stains that are old,
have dried and have been washed before," comments
one consumer over at www.amazon.com,
adding: "It is just my magic stick."
Even though there are no negative reviews for the Ecover
stain remover online, many "green" seeking
consumers are looking for 100% non-toxic ingredients.
People who are concerned about adverse health effects
and allergies from many cleaning products and personal
hygiene products may find little consolation in the
Ecover stain remover ingredient list.
Sure, there’s no harm in water, alkyl poly glycoside
C10-16 (a peptide), sodium chloride (salt), cellulase
(an enzyme), citric acid, subtilisin (a protease) or
linalool (an essential oil).
Some Ingredients May Cause Health Problems
However, there are some troublesome ingredients. According
to www.scorecard.org,
the ingredient 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1, 3-diol is a
"suspected gastrointestinal or liver toxicant,
immunotoxicant and skin/sense organ toxicant."
Another ingredient, ethanol, "causes skin and eye
irritation," according to the Material Safety Data
Sheet.
Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is in a lot of products,
including Ecover’s stain remover, and is said to "cause
mild irritation on contact with skin, eyes or mucous
membranes" and may "cause irritation or allergic
reaction."
Sodium lauryl sulfates are the most common source of
eye irritation from shampoos and have been found to
cause a drying effect on the skin by the American Society
of Hospital Pharmacists. One must also wonder what exact
ingredients are included in "fragrance," as
the label simply states.
More Green Than Other Stain Removers
Despite the fact that it isn’t completely devoid of
all chemicals, the Ecover stain remover is a relatively
environmentally-friendly alternative to most of the
other stain removers on the market.
The Ecover line has been featured in many prestigious
publications, including: TIME Magazine, Family Circle,
Good Housekeeping, Healthwise and Natural Home. For
more information about this product, you can visit www.ecover.com.
You can buy this product online at www.amazon.com
for $3.99, for $3.46 at www.herbtrader.com
or at most supermarkets and co-ops.
About the Author:
James J Dixon has written a number of articles on recycling,
waste management and renewable resources including
Environmental Jobs,
Waste Water,
Disposal Of Plastics.
Look out for new articles as they become available on
this site.
Little Known Green Cleaning Products Facts.....
Gone are the days when consumers could be reckless
in how they made their purchases. Today there is a widespread
movement to help eliminate so much of the garbage and
harmful chemicals that people use in their homes. Green
cleaning products are everywhere.
Whereas once you had to go with a limited amount of
companies to find the right green cleaning product for
your needs, today many large manufacturers are finally
tuning in to what consumers and environmentalists have
to say. It may be a cleaning agent to help dog messes
or it could be a simple cleaner for windows.
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