Read Labels Carefully!

Did you know that some all-purpose cleaners contain 2-butoxyethanol , a solvent that soaks through skin and damages red blood cells? Many times consumers do not realize they need to dilute a product before using and then it becomes more dangerous especially to our children and pets. Remember to read labels carefully. If you use Heaven Scent cleaning products that will no longer be a concern.
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Do You Know What's In Your Cleaning Products?

Most household cleaners contain toxic chemicals. Ammonia, Formaldehyde, Phthalates, Benzalkonium Chlorid, and 2-butoxyethanol, are among them. Oven cleaners are one of the most toxic products people use. They contain lye and ammonia.

The chemical companies spend billions of dollars each year brainwashing us. Ninety-one percent of the population applies 300-million pounds of these poisons annually, often indoors. 

The government acknowledges that these cleaning products are hazardous, but regulation only requires labels to indicate if they are: combustible, corrosive, poison, caution, etc. They are not required to expose the full ingredient list.

What's In That Can of Lemon Pledge? Butane, Propane, Isobutane, Silicones. Do you really want to clean with gases?

That Bottle Of Windex Will Shine Your Glass But What Is It Doing To You? Some of the ingredients in Windex are Propylene Glycol, Isopropanol, Ethylene Glycol n-hexyl Ether ,Monoethanolamine, Ammonium Hydroxide.

How About That Room Deodorizer? The toxic chemical found in room deodorizers is found in the blood of 95% of children and adults.

• Simple Green Concentrated All-Purpose Cleaner—This product is anything but green. It contains 2-butoxyethanol, a solvent that soaks through the skin and damages red blood cells; even more dangerous is that some people miss the fine print and don't dilute it.

• Citra-Solv Cleaner & Degreaser—Orange may seem natural, but these sprays contain d-limonene, which can react with ozone in the air to form tiny harmful lung-penetrating particles and the known carcinogen formaldehyde.

• Clorox, Fantastik, Febreze, Formula 409, Mr. Clean, and Spic and Span— EWG says many sprays sold under these brand names contain quaternary ammonium compounds or ethanolamine, compounds that can cause or trigger asthma.

• Spic and Span Multi-Surface and Floor Cleaner—California is more strict when it comes to toxic compounds, and it's put a ban on nonylphenol ethoxylate, an ingredient in this floor cleaner that is toxic to the environment and disrupts the hormonal system.

• Mop & Glo Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner—Contains high concentrations of a substance that the United Nations says is "suspected of damaging the unborn child."

• Lysol Disinfectant Power Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Lime & Rust Remover—Sure, this will kill germs in your toilet bowl…but it could also kill you or your pet if it's swallowed. The acid in the cleaner can also cause irreversible eye damage.

• Scrubbing Bubbles Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaner & Extend-a-Clean Mega Shower Foamer—These lung-inflaming products contain 10 percent DEGBE, a solvent banned in the European Union at concentrations above 3 percent.

• Glade Air Freshener Sprays—Air fresheners and other cleaning products often contain addictive additives that can be gateway drugs. That can be fatal if you're inhaling some Glade products. EWG says Wick automatic air fresheners and old English furniture polish carry the same warning.

Avoid any kind of air freshener or deodorizer that contains synthetic fragrances. “These products do not clean or disinfect the air, but they do add hazardous chemicals to the air we breathe"  Anne Steinemann, PhD, a University of Washington.

Toxins in Your Home:

A 1985 EPA report concluded that the toxic chemicals in household cleaners are three times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air pollution. Also, a report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission on chemicals commonly found in homes identified 150 that have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities. With windows sealed shut in the winter to conserve heat and save energy, and in the summer to hold in the cool air-conditioned air, these toxins build up to higher and higher levels.

Household cleaning products are among the most toxic substances we encounter daily. In one study conducted over a 15-year period, women who cleaned their own homes had a 54% higher death rate from cancer than women who did not. The study concluded that the increased death rate was due to daily exposure to hazardous chemicals found in ordinary household products. In addition to their inherent toxicity, these products also create tons of toxic waste which is disposed of in the environment in the form of air and water pollution and solid toxic waste.

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Cleaning Grout Without Using Bleach!

Great way to clean grout naturally without bleach:

1. Sprinkle baking soda on a cloth or sponge that has been dampened with either warm water or vinegar.

2. Rub the sponge or cloth over both the tiles and grouting. Dampen the sponge with water or vinegar as needed, and add more baking soda to the sponge as needed.

3. Rinse out the sponge and replace it with an old toothbrush for the grout-only cleaning. Rub the baking soda into the grout with the toothbrush.

4. Rinse the tiled area with warm water.

5. Mix baking soda and warm water in a medium plastic bowl until the mixture reaches a paste-like consistency.

6. Work the baking soda mixture into the grout with the toothbrush.

7. Fill a spray bottle with equal parts water and hydrogen peroxide at 35 percent strength.

8. Spray the grout twice with the hydrogen peroxide formula, with an interval of at least 30 minutes between sprays.

9. Leave the mixture on overnight.

10. Rinse the tiled area with warm water. Wipe tiles and grout with a clean, dry cloth or squeegee.

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Beat the Winter Blues with Patchouli Essential Oil

Winter and the dreary gray skies typically associated with it can sometimes bring you down. In fact, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) may be experienced by six of every 100 people in the United States, according to statistics by the American Academy of Family Physicians. It is also estimated that another 10% to 20% may experience some mild form of SAD, more commonly referred to as the winter blues.
Patchouli essential oil has been used traditionally to provide mood support and may help to reduce anxiety caused by the winter blues. It has a very rich and herbaceous scent, and can easily be blended with other essential oils for a pleasant aroma. (Blends well with Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Wild Orange, and Ylang Ylang). www.yourheavenscent.com

Freshen the Air Naturally

There are many things that may want you reach for rather than aerosol spray or a scented candle. In fact, most air fresheners are making you ill. Studies show that pregnant women and little babies are particularly vulnerable. Here’s why.

There are two most popular types of air fresheners: spray deodorizers, which are squirted into the air, and solid forms, which release scents continuously. Both work by emitting heavily scented chemicals which mask unwanted odors using synthetic perfumes such as musk, and other aromatic hydrocarbons to provide fragrance.

The toxic chemicals released by air fresheners –particularly those with pine, orange and lemon scents – are known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These are well-proven toxins, many of which have been linked to a range of diseases and conditions when being inhaled even in low concentrations over a long period of time.

Some of these chemicals include benzene, petroleum-derived chemical, which causes cancer in animals and has been linked to leukemia; xylene, which has been linked to nausea and sick building syndrome, as well as liver and kidney damage; phenol, which can cause kidney, respiratory, neurological and skin problems;   naphthalene, a suspected carcinogen, which has been linked to blood, kidney and liver problems; andformaldehyde, a colorless, unstable gas. Inhaling formaldehyde fumes in even small amounts can cause coughing, a sore throat, and respiratory and eye problems. Formaldehyde has been linked to cancer, particularly in the nasal cavity.

According to University of California-Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, using an air freshener in a child’s room along with an air purifier that creates ozone can result in formaldehyde levels 25 percent higher than the state recommends. Also of concern are terpenes, compounds derived from plant oils that are widely used to give cleaning products and air fresheners their fruity scent.

As irritating as they are on instant contact with your eyes, nose and lungs, these chemical toxins act even worse when they are carried with bloodstream around the body. Most of them have a cumulative effect. Doctors believe that VOCs remain in the body and accumulate in placenta after each exposure to air freshener and this builds up their potency.

This potent cocktail of toxins is especially harmful to newborns. A new study by Brunel University (UK) has connected the use of air fresheners in the home with an increased risk of earache and stomach ache in babies. The study also found that new mothers suffered from more headaches and depression if they heavily relied on commonly available air fresheners to keep air pleasantly scented.

 Another study by Bristol University found that babies frequently exposed to aerosols were one fifth more likely to suffer from stomach disorders, diarrhea and cramps. And a study in Australia concluded that fumes from VOCs found in air freshener could trigger asthma attacks as well as allergic reactions such as watery eyes and skin irritation, lightheadedness and nausea.

  So what should we do to keep our homes smelling like vanilla cookies if we aren’t in mood to bake? Try cleaner versions of air fresheners. Essential oils work with the bodies chemistry naturally with no harmful side effects!

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New! All-natural Dishwasher Detergent Now at Heaven Scent Solutions!

We now have our new dishwasher detergent available! www.yourheavenscent.com Choose your scent and only use 3 T per load. Tip of the day: if you have hard water just use vinegar in your rinse aid dispenser for sparking dishes! 

Loyal Blocks Loyalty App

We're so excited to introduce to you one of the great new benefits of shopping at Heaven Scent! Downloading the Loyal Blocks Loyalty Club app for Heaven for fun stuff like Punch Cards and Tokens for free stuff and more at our new store! Come to our grand opening Thursday-Saturday, January 23-25th! www.loyalblocks.com