REASONS DRYER SHEETS ARE THE WORST:
- They are full of toxins that infiltrate the clothes we wear, which in turn get on our skin and absorbed into our body (FACT: what touches our skin is absorbed and can be found in every organ of our body in less than 30 seconds — so choose wisely). According to neurologists and other experts in this arena, these toxins in particular contribute to dysfunction and disease of the nervous system.
- Here are the seven most common chemicals found in dryer sheets and their effect on the central nervous system:
1. Alpha-Terpineol - causes central nervous system disorders. Can also cause loss of muscular coordination, central nervous system depression, and headache.
2. Benzyl Alcohol - causes central nervous system disorders, headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, central nervous system depression, and, in severe cases, death.
3. Camphor - on the US EPA's Hazardous Waste list. Central nervous system stimulant, causes dizziness, confusion, nausea, twitching muscles, and convulsions.
4. Chloroform - on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list. Neurotoxic and carcinogenic.
5. Ethyl Acetate - on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list. Narcotic. May cause headaches and narcosis (stupor).
6. Linalool - causes central nervous system disorders. Narcotic. In studies of animals, it caused ataxic gait (loss of muscular coordination), reduced spontaneous motor activity, and depression.
7. Pentane - causes headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness. Repeated inhalation of vapours causes central nervous system depression.
- Almost all dryer sheets also contain "fragrance," a term that is used to house over 350 unique and harmful chemicals. Just like other perfumes, a person’s sensitivity to these perfumes decreases over time to the point where they don’t even notice how potent these artificial fragrance chemicals are. None of this would be interesting if it weren’t for the fact that these fragrance chemicals are known carcinogens. They cause liver damage and cancer in mammals.
Have you allowed these health-stealers into the doors of your home? Never fear, sister. MOST of us have been there. But behold — there is a better way!
REASONS WOOL DRYER BALLS ROCK:
-Zero toxins!
-They smell like whatever oil you want them to!
-Buy them ONCE, and then never again!
-Highly absorbent, quickly absorbing moisture from the clothes, cutting dryer time!
-Less static! (Tip: to reduce the static even more, you can put a few safety pins on your dryer balls)
-Also, they’re a lazy person’s dream: Just keep them in your dryer at all times. Take it from a lazy person.
Let's Spring clean in a way that doesn't kill us this year, eh friends? #butseriously #cancersheets #gross #justsayno