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Lets review a couple household products!

In this post I will be reviewing Downy Unstoppables In Wash Scent Booster, Lush Scent and Formula 409 All Purpose Cleaner Lemon Fresh Antibacterial. I use both products on a regular basis when doing laundry and cleaning my house.

Information available for Downy Unstoppables In Wash Scent Booster, Lush Scent states that they are solid perfume beads that are not expected to present a health hazard. However, it should not be ingested or near children. Upon further reading there were a few acute health effects such as: eye irritation, respiratory tract infection and skin irritation. There were no chronic health effects reported. I was relieved to read that the finished product was not carcinogenic. The Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS) rates this product a 1 in health and flammability ratings which means it is slight. It was rated minimal in reactivity rating.

Information available for 409 All Purpose Cleaner Lemon Fresh Antibacterial had a warning for moderate eye irritation. It also states that the substance can be absorbed through the skin which can contribute to overall exposure. There are no medical conditions known to be aggravated by the exposure of this product. As for carcinogenicity, none of the ingredients in the product are on the IARC, NTP or OSHA carcinogen list. Unfortunately, there was no information provided by the manufacturer with regards to health, flammability and reactivity ratings.

So far, I have really enjoyed doing these activities because it makes me hyperaware. I was surprised to read 409 had such limited information because I would think it is a high-risk household product. I think it probably is not the best cleaning product to have in my home due to exposure and absorption through the skin. I will be looking into more environmentally friendly cleaning products. As mentioned in my personal care products BLOG, I think all consumers should know about exposure and risks. People need to be aware of toxins that they are being exposed to and it should be done clearly.

Hope you enjoyed this post!

-Iliana

Comments

  1. Navdeep BrarSeptember 5, 2018 at 11:18 PM

    Hi Iliana,

    I enjoyed your review on the household products that you use. I was interested in the findings for the Downey Unstoppables, particularly because I use Downy Liquid Softener for all my laundry; I assume that they use very similar ingredients for both products. It was pleasant to read that there are no health hazards that are associated with this product and no carcinogens used either. I am never surprised to learn that these products are harmful when ingested or may cause irritation when it comes in contact with sensitive areas, such as your eyes. I was taken aback by the possibility of respiratory tract infections; I have seen and smelled the product before and was curious as to how it could cause a respiratory tract infection. This is probably something I will look up after this.
    I was excited to compare your findings of formula 409 to my findings of Lysol disinfectant sprays. Both can be used on surfaces and kill viruses and bacteria. It was nice to read that the Formula 409 did not contain any carcinogens. What I noticed is that many of the things that we presumed would be very harmful, are not as bad for our health or environments. I think it is important that you mentioned your surprise with the limited amount of information the Formula 409 product. I doubt that the lack of information is a result of the companies confidence in the safety of their products. As consumers, I think it is our jobs to push to get more tests done to ensure that the products we are allowed to buy do not impose any harm on us or our environments.

    I enjoyed your post and cannot wait to read more from you.

    -Navdeep

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  2. UnknownSeptember 7, 2018 at 9:10 PM

    Hi Iliana,

    The fact that your 409 All Purpose Cleaner didn't have much information is really concerning to me!! I've heard about this product all my life, so I know it's been out on the market for quite a while. This is such a concern because it goes back to the idea that companies can put out basically any product without having to give an explanation or detailed idea of what the contents are in the products we buy. These toxins might have a huge negative impact on our health, and yet companies are not legally required to really explain the dangers to us consumers. That's so sad and dangerous! Also, the fact that it can be absorbed through the skin is a HUGE red flag!!! People who use that products should wear gloves or some protective gear, and they deserve the right to know that!

    Thanks for posting,

    Aveena

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