Top 10 Worst Laundry Detergents and Laundry Detergent Fillers

These laundry detergents all contain 1,4 dioxane (a synthetic oil-based carcinogen) as a filler.

1. Tide 
2. Ivory Snow & Gentle
3. Tide Free
4. Purex 
5. Gain 2X Ultra
6. Cheer Bright Clean Detergent
7. Era 2X Ultra
8. Arm & Hammer
9. Wisk 2X Ultra
10. Woolite Complete Detergent 

(Source: www.naturalnews.com and Exova, and independent, third party laboratory)

See my laundry detergent comparison chart here: http://www.fastgreenclean.com/2013/10/laundry-detergent-comparison-chart.html 


Laundry Detergent Fillers 
Fillers are chemicals added to laundry detergent to be used as a binding agent for water and add bulk to the box or bottle of detergent, therefore making you THINK you are getting a better deal at the grocery store. Fillers can account for up to 45% of your laundry detergent. BIGGER IS NOT ALWAYS BETTER!

A few common fillers in your laundry detergent are:

• 1,4 DIOXANE – a synthetic oil-based carcinogen
• GLUTEN – wheat and other grains are used to thicken and extend products
• ALCOHOL – decreases the detergents freezing point and increases solubility
• LIMESTONE & CHALK – calcium-based to work with phosphates to increase suds
• PERFUME & COLOR – covers the smell of chemicals and makes it look “pretty” 

FACTS ABOUT FILLERS:

• Fillers are ground down into a very fine sand-like consistency.
• They get stuck in your clothes and “grind” together (with washing and wear) therefore lessening the life of your clothes and making them look faded.
• After just 10 washes, clothes, towels and blankets gain 2% of their weight in detergent residue (fillers and chemicals) and are constantly being absorbed by the skin. 

Sources: www.naturalnews.com, www.ehow.com, various internet websites

Norwex Ultra Power Plus has NO fillers, NO fragrance, NO dyes, is biodegradable and septic-safe! Learn more here: http://www.fastgreenclean.com/2013/04/ultra-power-plus-upp.html

TRY THIS AT HOME

1. Fill a clear glass with water.
2. Add 2 TBSP of a store brand detergent
3. Let it sit, undisturbed, for at least 15 minutes.
   WHAT DO YOU SEE??
   See my results here: http://www.fastgreenclean.com/2013/04/ultra-power-plus-vs-others.html

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