Oh, dryer sheets. Beyond using you for laundry, I used to put you in drawers to keep them fresh! What I didn’t realize is that I was pumping chemicals, toxins and pollutants into my home and body.
People may think dryer sheets are harmless. “They’re dryer sheets! How harmful could they be?”
You know how they used to think smoking was safe? {Doctors even recommended certain brands!} But then over time they realized it was actually not safe at all?
Well, it’s time we stop going along with “the ways things have always been” and open up our eyes to just how harmful things like dryer sheets are.
Do you or your children suffer from respiratory issues, runny noses, asthma, skin issues, migraines or gastrointestinal symptoms? Turns out the 7 hazardous air pollutants + 25 volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are not safe for human beings that are found in dryer sheets are likely contributing to your lack of health and wellness.
Below are some eye-opening articles on the scary truth about dryer sheets {and other laundry products}:
Scented laundry products release carcinogens, study finds — CBS news
Stop Using Dryer Sheets Immediately! — Dr. Axe
Addicted to Dryer Sheets? 12 Toxic Chemicals In Dryer Sheets & Fabric Softeners That Will Make You Break the Habit — Branch Basics
The good news is, there is a better alternative to dryer sheets for your clothes and around your home.
I place 4 drops of either lavender or citrus fresh essential oil onto an organic wool dryer ball, pop it in the dryer with our clothes and they come out smelling fresh without the toxic chemicals.
As far as freshening up drawers in your home? Place a few drops of purification, lemon, Thieves, or another of your favorite essential oils in a cotton round or cotton ball, and voila! Smells great, and leaves you and your loved ones feeling great. Your immune systems will now be free to fight off illness instead of bogged down flushing out toxic chemicals from dryer sheets.
Be happy, be healthy, be free of unnecessary chemicals!
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Organic wool dryer balls: Amazon
Essential oils: Young Living*
*Young Living is the only essential oils company that has a Seed to Seal guarantee. There are no fillers or additives–just 100% pure oil straight from the source. When you purchase your starter kit using this above link, I will send you a $25 PayPal gift card back! #winning
