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The chemicals in many cleaning sprays and products are inhaled while you use them, and over time they can irritate and damage the lining of the airways. A study that followed more than 6,000 people across Europe for over 20 years found that women who cleaned regularly, and professional cleaners most of all, had accelerated lung function decline, an effect the researchers compared to years of smoking.

Source: Svanes et al. (2018), American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

Below are the vetted cleaning swaps

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All-purpose cleaners

All-purpose cleaners

10% off MelioraAll-purpose cleaner United States Refill-tablet cleaner from saponified organic coconut oil and glycerin. No synthetics. Certs: MADE SAFE certified Use code ROOTSNFRUITS First order only Humble SudsAll-purpose cleaner United States Castile soap cleaner, essential-oil scented, no synthetics, bottled in glass. 10% off Butter Me Up OrganicsAll-purpose cleaner United States Food-grade castile soap cleaner, disinfecting essential oils, no synthetics, bottled in glass. Use code ROOTSNFRUITS
Laundry detergent

Laundry detergent

Rustic StrengthLiquid laundry detergent United States Plant- and mineral-derived laundry detergent. No sulfates, dyes, phosphates, or 1,4-dioxane. Some ingredients are manufactured or fermented, meeting the FDA GRAS safe standard. 10% off MelioraLaundry powder United States Laundry powder from baking soda, washing soda, saponified coconut oil. No synthetics. Certs: MADE SAFE certified Use code ROOTSNFRUITS First order only Humble SudsLaundry powder United States Washing soda, baking soda, saponified coconut oil. No synthetic fragrance or dyes.
Laundry add-ons

Laundry add-ons

Rustic StrengthWool dryer balls United States 100% wool dryer balls, unbleached and undyed. Replace dryer sheets, compostable. 10% off MelioraOxygen brightener United States Oxygen brightener from sodium percarbonate and washing soda. No synthetics, plastic-free. Certs: MADE SAFE certified Use code ROOTSNFRUITS First order only 10% off MelioraStain stick United States Solid stain stick from saponified organic coconut oil and glycerin. Preservative-free. Certs: MADE SAFE certified Use code ROOTSNFRUITS First order only Plastic packaging Lucy'sDistilled white vinegar United States Plain distilled white vinegar, 5% acidity, a natural fabric softener replacement.