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Cost price for members of our community that most need cleaning supplies, such as the elderly, disabled, sick and new mums

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With the reduced availability of essential cleaning products, in these current difficult times and with our supermarkets at breaking point, resulting in members of our community finding it hard to obtain some of their essential needs, we would like to reach out with the following proposal to our Balmain neighbours.

Nature’s Army produce our own non toxic range of cleaning products (here in Balmain) and want to provide assistance to those that are having these issues. We therefore have 50 bottles each of our 500ml Antibacterial Disinfectant Spray, Multi Surface Cleaner & Purifying Room Spray in glass bottles available at cost price inc local delivery. ($10.00/each) 3 x max per delivery.

Only to members of our community that most need them, such as the elderly, disabled, sick and new mums.

Please text Amanda on 0401 417615 or email info@naturesarmy.com.au with details.

Take care and stay safe
Amanda

We are also happy to receive nominations for 2 more free gift packs. Please text me if you know anyone in our community who could benefit from this gift.

Where can you find trustworthy and reliable information about COVID-19?

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The Q&A by the WHO will be updated as more is known about COVID-19, how it spreads and how it is affecting people worldwide. The WHO also suggests to be aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.

What can you do to take care of your health and protect others?

 

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
  • Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good hygiene.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick.
  • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or shirt sleeve, not your hands.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick.

For detailed information and the latest Myth Busters about COVID-19 visit the WHO website.

 

Natures Army, like most businesses across Australia, is taking the risk of the spreading COVID-19 very seriously

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Dear Valued Client,

Natures Army, like most businesses across Australia, is taking the risk of the spreading COVID-19 very seriously.

Our priority is to keep our business running smoothly to ensure your cleaning needs are met and your home is fully protected at this time in our lives when cleanliness and hygiene are so important to our well being. We are taking steps to prepare and respond to do our bit to help contain the virus and keep the community, our clients and our team safe.

We are following advice from the Australian Government and will react and adapt as things progress.

Equally we are handling increased demand as our clients protect their homes and families with extra precautions around their hygiene control.

We would therefore suggest contacting Amanda to discuss, amend or book in a deeper clean as soon as possible, as we want to ensure continuity for all of our cherished client base.

Also for clients ordering our range of cleaning products, the ANTIBACTERIAL DISINFECTANT SPRAY is selling very quickly, so if you can give us as much notice as possible for new orders and refills and we will ensure all of your orders are fulfilled.

These are clearly unprecedented times and we wish that you and your families stay safe and well.

Warmest Regards

Amanda

Natures Army

What is included in Natures Army Moving In – Moving Out Clean?

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We understand only too well how traumatic moving house can be, so to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety for our clients we have designed our moving out/ moving in package. This package consists of an extensive deep clean designed to thoroughly clean your home from top to bottom. Ideal for end of tenancy cleaning and bond recovery!

This is an extended service and can take anything from 2 to 10 hours to complete depending on property size and condition.

  • 1 Bedroom ($280-$390)
  • 2 Bedroom ($360-$450)
  • 3 Bedroom ($460-$580)
  • 4 Bedroom ($490-$650)
  • 5 Bedroom ($580-$750)
  • 6 Bedroom ($650-$890)

We also offer additional services such as cleaning balcony and patio floors/outside fencing and railings, cleaning inside the fridge etc; and more.
See our optional extras for full details and booking options.

Chemicals to avoid in the bathroom

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Your morning routine can expose you to over 100 different chemicals. The steam from the water opens up your pores, creating an open-door policy for all those toxins to just come on in and join the blood-stream. The question is, if you wouldn’t drink it, why would you slather it on your body? The effect is the same.

1. Say goodbye to brands which contain triclosan 
When you brush, you swallow a little bit of toothpaste. If your toothpaste contains triclosan you could be exposing yourself to a chemical that may lead to bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Triclosan accumulates in your fatty tissues and is believed to interfere with normal thyroid hormone function. Put something better in your mouth instead: a good, clean, natural toothpaste.

2. Antibacterial soaps are pesticides. Some of the ingredients in them are used to kill bugs.
Various chemical companies have made a fortune pushing their “evil bacteria ads”. The problem is that what most people believe about cleaning is that it is hard work and requires mountains of chemicals and detergents to do the job right. With the right tools and information, cleaning does not have to be harmful or a chore and you CAN spend less time cleaning and more time living – without sacrificing the results!

3. Personal Care products contain parabens 
Parabens can be found in most common personal-care products and are considered a risk for breast cancer. Check before buying any products and ditch it if it contains anything ending in “-aben.”

4. You may not know what your tub tastes like, but your kids do
Your shower curtain or liner could be made of PVC. PVC contains phthalates. Phthalates are toxic chemicals used to make flexible plastics. They can produce some adverse effects inside your body like reproductive disorder and breathing difficulties. It would be best to shop for a cotton, hemp or  canvas alternative.

5. Circulate air regularly 
Air fresheners could contain pesticides. Some air fresheners can mask bad odours by inhibiting your nose’s ability to smell them. They’re not getting rid of anything except your nose’s ability to smell. A better and safer solution is aromatherapy or essential oils. You could also hang a spring of dried eucalyptus from your shower head. The steamy water will activate the natural essential oils.

Tips to keep your children’s rooms clean, organised and free of chemicals

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The immune systems of a child isn’t fully developed until around 10, lungs at about age 20, and many other organs are still a work-in-progress until age 16. However, children love to “live” on the floor, where residues from toxic things end up. Babies seem to put everything they find on the floor in their mouths. That makes them a prime candidate for all things dirty that surround them. Unfortunately, toxins and chemicals affect them much more! So it’s important to be careful when it comes to cleaning choices in their rooms.

Toys & Crafts 
Many plastic toys are made of ployvinyl chloride (aka PVC or vinyl), a type of plastic that is made with phthalates. Look for a triangle shaped icon that is found on all plastic products. If you see a number “3” in that triangle, it’s PVC.

Nappies 
Nobody is sure how long it takes normal nappies to biodegrade. Opt in for environmentally-friendly alternatives. Your baby and your planet will be a lot happier.

Bedding & Furniture 
Clean with safe cleaning products weekly – that way, if your children decide they love the taste/smell/feel of their surroundings, they won’t end up being exposed to toxic residues on surfaces. Traditional mattresses and bedding can contain synthetic materials that can transfer residue or off-gas while your child sleeps. Synthetic fibres can hold smells and are harder to keep sterilised. Light cotton blankets, cotton bunny rugs and cotton waffle blankets are recommended.

Highchairs & Prams 
Be prepared for your highchair to become a culinary mess. When choosing one, consider ease for cleaning, safety and durability. The wider the tray, the more food it will catch. Try to clean highchairs after each meal. Remember: A totally clean and dry surface cannot grow germs and bacteria, much in the same way as if we as humans do not have food and water we cannot survive; bacteria cannot survive without water and nutrients. The same applies for your pram or stroller.

Cleaning Supply Accidents: Chemical Burns and Poisonings

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Many household cleaners can cause severe damage when ingested or splashed directly onto the skin and eyes. Although we are aware of certain cleaning products, statistics on hospital visits and poison control calls make clear that accidents with cleaning supplies occur daily.

Chemical burns from caustic cleaners

Cleaning products that are extremely acidic or alkaline or contain corrosive ingredients can cause painful burns to the skin and eyes and permanent tissue damage or scarring. Inhaling fumes from these products can harm the lungs. Cleaning professionals can suffer serious chemical injuries on the job.

A 1999 study found that every year, for example, 6 of every 100 building custodians in Santa Clara County, California experienced chemical-related injuries; 20 percent were serious burns to the eyes or skin (Barron 1999).

A review of records of 94 patients admitted to a hospital burn unit for chemical burns over a 19-year period found that 14 percent were injured at home with ordinary household cleaning products (Wibbenmeyer 1999).

One of the most serious immediate hazards is the formation of high levels of harmful gases when strongly reactive cleaning products are mixed. Bleach-based products pose the greatest hazard. Chloramine gas forms when bleach- and ammonia-based cleaners are mixed. Chlorine gas forms when bleach-based cleaners are mixed with acidic cleaners such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers or vinegar.

Source: EWG

Are cleaning products linked to cancer? What does the EWG suggest?

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EWG’s survey of product ingredients disclosed by manufacturers found that many cleaners may be laced with known, probable or possible carcinogens, including:

  • Formaldehyde (sometimes called formalin). Designated by the U.S. government and World Health Organization as a known human carcinogen, formaldehyde is listed on labels or worker safety documents as an ingredient in dozens of cleaners in the EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning. Formaldehyde may also be generated in cleaning product containers by formaldehyde-releasing preservatives such as bronopol (also known as 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol). In this situation, manufacturers do not add formaldehyde itself to the product, but instead they add preservatives that release formaldehyde in order to kill bacteria and extend the product’s shelf life. EWG’s tests of cleaning products used in California schools detected formaldehyde in Comet, Pine-Sol and Simple Green cleaning products. Formaldehyde vapors have been detected when citrus- and pine-based ingredients mix with ambient ozone inside homes (CARB 2008). Formaldehyde formation is worst on smoggy days, when ozone levels are high.
  • 1,4-Dioxane. Classified as a probable human carcinogen by the EPA, this chemical has been detected in a number of brand-name liquid laundry detergents (Steinman 2010). This substance is an impurity unintentionally formed during industrial processes that make synthetic ingredients such as PEG and polyethylene compounds. Several animal studies have found higher rates of liver tumors in animals exposed to 1,4-dioxane. Studies of occupational exposure have been inconclusive (EPA 2010).

What are the risks of using cleaning products that contain chemicals that may turn out to be cancer causers? This question hasn’t been studied very often. One recent retrospective study by the Silent Spring Institute that surveyed 1,500 Massachusetts women, half of whom had been diagnosed with breast cancer, suggested a link between using household cleaners and cancer (Zota 2010). Women who reported the greatest use of cleaning products (top 25 percent) were twice as likely to have been diagnosed with breast cancer as those reporting the least use (bottom 25 percent). Higher risk was also associated with frequent use of air fresheners, especially solid ones, and mold- and mildew-control products. The study authors cautioned that the evidence was not clear-cut, because some women’s responses could have been affected by their subjective beliefs that chemicals and pollutants might have contributed to the development of their illnesses.

More research is urgently needed to investigate possible links between chemicals in cleaning supplies and cancer. While it’s clear that many common cleaners contain carcinogenic ingredients or impurities, scientists do not know to what extent these exposures may contribute to cancer risk.

Make Cleaning Easier 2020

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It’s much easier to have a few products that take care of your general cleaning needs than a whole arsenal of toxic products.
For example, vinegar can easily replace mould and mildew removers, window cleaners, all-purpose cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, and more.
You can often tackle multiple cleaning jobs in your home without switching products as you clean.

Plus, you don’t have to worry about getting bleach stains on your clothes or accidentally mixing dangerous chemicals together as you clean when you go green.

“There’s nothing like a revolution for clearing the decks”

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“Not least the one that’s been beckoning in our own backyards, right on our doorsteps, that’s taking on a greener hue with every day. Suddenly, we have plant-based fashions, the pineapple becomes accessory and corn acquires the panache of fur. Ideas are budding, projects are blossoming, all sorts of initiatives are being cooked up with love. Don’t change a thing – change it all: it’s time to embrace the intrinsic beauty of our own nature.” – Aude Revier