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Limit your use of plastic with these 3 tips

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It is important to limit your use of plastic in general. Here’s how you can create a more eco-friendly footprint.

  1. Wash your clothes less often. One load of washing can release 750.000 pieces of plastic into the water. Since a recent report by a clothing brand found that 49% of Australians wash their T-Shirts after just one wear, it wouldn’t hurt to stretch it out a little longer.
  2. Don’t flush contact lenses. US research found that up to 20 % of people flush their contacts, which releases around 23 metric tonnes of plastic into the water system every year. Don’t send anything into the sewer that isn’t supposed to be there.
  3. Say a big no to microbeads. Products that contain microbeads, like shower gels, exfoliants or toothpaste, can send up to 100.000 plastic particels down the sink in one use. Rather choose products that use natural ingredients, like salt, sugar or bamboo.

Can Cleaning Products cause or worsen Asthma?

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People with asthma can be exceptionally sensitive to air contaminants, including those in ordinary cleaning products. A 2009 study led by Jonathan Bernstein, a physician and leading asthma and allergy researcher at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, measured worsening symptoms in asthmatic women after they had completed housecleaning tasks (Bernstein 2009).

In an asthma attack, the smooth muscles that line the airways to the lungs suddenly become swollen and inflamed and tighten up, obstructing or blocking the flow of air and causing chest tightness, wheezing, breathlessness and coughing. In people with the disorder, various circumstances can trigger an attack, including exposures to irritating or allergy-causing chemicals, stress or exercise. This chronic disorder has become increasingly common in recent decades for reasons that remain unclear.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overall asthma prevalence in the United States increased from 7.3 percent to 8.4 percent from 2001 to 2010, with even higher prevalence among children.

Scientists and doctors believe that asthma may be caused by a combination of environmental and hereditary factors. Various health organizations and government agencies have been investigating the association of the disorder with the inhalation of certain chemicals, often in occupational settings. Authoritative bodies such as the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics have compiled lists of chemicals, known as asthmagens, that have been reported to cause asthma.

EWG’s assessment of more than 2,000 cleaning products found that 438 contain at least one chemical that the AOEC has identified as an asthmagen.

A growing body of evidence suggests that using cleaning products can also cause asthma to develop in healthy people. A 10-country study of more than 3,500 individuals who were initially free of asthma found that nine years later, those who used spray cleaners at least once a week to clean their homes had a 30-to-50 percent increased risk of developing asthma during the study period (Zock 2007).

Source: EWG

Become a Green Role Model 2020 and lead by example

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When you lead by example, you create a picture of what’s possible. People can look at you and say, “Well, if he or she can do it, I can do it.” When you lead by example, you make it easy for others to follow you.

Once you start using eco-friendly, green cleaning products and tools and see how well they work, others will most likely follow suit. Don’t be shy about green cleaning at home or the office. As the more of us that make the change the healthier we and our environment will be!

Guiding and encouraging people to take the first step towards their own journey on the path of change towards a chemical-free future is my quest. I am deeply passionate about the wellbeing of mankind and our planet and am here to offer you the motivation, inspiration and insight you require to embrace these changes and commence reducing and eliminating your exposure to harmful toxins for the future health of your family and our fragile planet.

Setting an example not only for adults but for children guarantees a brighter future not only for mankind but for our precious planet!

 

When you choose joy you feel good & when you feel good, you do good & when you do good it reminds others of what joy feels like & it might just inspire them to do the same.

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Here at Natures Army we love having the opportunity to raise awareness about important issues that can make a world of difference to you and your families health and overall well being. We are extremely passionate about creating a healthy life style that suits your family and are sure without a doubt that you are just the same.

We live in an era of intense time pressure, when most people feel there simply isn’t enough time in their lives and stress is at an all-time high. That can make us feel out of control and always behind, and unhappy, especially at the holidays. So give some thought to how you really want to spend your time in 2020. And maybe find time to do a little something nice for your neighbour, not because it’s just one more thing to cross off your to-do list, or because the research shows doing something nice for someone else really does make us happy, but because this is what a truly joyful holiday season is all about.

 

 

Merry Christmas from Natures Army

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Bring back that excitement you experienced as a child and have a truly magical Christmas, whatever your age. When we’re young, Christmas is all about traditions, such as writing letters to Santa Claus, baking Christmas treats and making decorations for the tree. However, as we get older, and perhaps spend Christmas away from our families, traditions can start to fade. To recapture the magic of Christmas, try to hold on to some of the childhood traditions you used to love. Although you may feel too old for these rituals now, by reliving your childhood traditions the Christmas magic will soon come flooding back. You could also visit a Christmas market in a location you have never visited before, try a festive activity such as ice skating or carol singing, or simply bake something new. Trying something new and exciting this Christmas will guarantee it is one to remember.

Merry Christmas from the team at Natures Army

Which ingredients make Nature Army’s Multi Purpose Cleaner so special?

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Our natural cleaning products accompany our services and meet the highest standards of quality and hygiene. Natures Army Multi Purpose Cleaner is handmade with love in Australia from safe, natural ingredients you can trust, by our own team of eco-cleaning professionals to protect your home, your family and our fragile planet. Our invigorating Multi Surface Cleaner is bursting with overtones of uplifting minty freshness that will leave your home smelling and feeling amazingly fresh and clean with the added power of antibacterial fighting eucalyptus to sanitise and deodorise and zesty lemon oil to effortlessly cut through dirt, grease and grime, making this a must have for any room in the house.

Ingredients:
distilled water, citrus vinegar, peppermint oil, Eucalyptus oil, Lemon oil

  • Anti-bacterial
  • Degreaser
  • Disinfectant
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Free from dangerous chemicals
  • Non-toxic
  • Not tested on animals
  • Palm oil free
  • Vegan

How to use: Shake well before use. Ideal for kitchen and bathroom bench tops, hard surfaces, cooker tops, tiles, sinks, also excellent as a glass cleaner for windows, mirrors, showers and for stainless steel appliances and fixtures and fittings such as taps and handles. Spray desired surface and wipe with a clean dry cloth. If using on glass or stainless steel, spray and buff dry with a glass cloth. Safe to use on most surfaces around the home. Do not use on porous, lacquered or natural wood surfaces. Patch test before use.

External use only Store out of direct sunlight Keep out of the reach of children
Refill • Reuse • Recycle

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Avoid the crowds with Nature Army’s all natural Christmas Gift Packs

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With Christmas just around the corner, Natures Army offers three natural gift options plus gift vouchers for our cleaning services. Presenting a loved one with one of our cleaning packages has emerged as a very thoughtful gift. With Christmas and New Year around the corner, people are getting ready to deep clean their homes.

If you want to help them during the festive season, you can gift them a gift voucher of our services in Sydney. Our team of cleaners ensure a natural cleaning approach without any chemicals.

If your loved ones are not based in Sydney we offer our three natural cleaning products as a gift set:

 

Natures Army Multi Purpose Cleaner 

Natures Army Multi Purpose Cleaner is handmade with love in Australia from safe, natural ingredients you can trust, by our own team of eco-cleaning professionals to protect your home, your family and our fragile planet. Our invigorating Multi Surface Cleaner is bursting with overtones of uplifting minty freshness that will leave your home smelling and feeling amazingly fresh and clean with the added power of antibacterial fighting eucalyptus to sanatise and deodorise and zesty lemon oil to effortlessly cut through dirt, grease and grime, making this a must have for any room in the house.

Natures Army Purifying Room Spray

Natures Army Purifying Room Spray is handmade with love in Australia from safe, natural ingredients you can trust, by our own team of eco-cleaning professionals to protect your home, your family and our fragile planet

Natures Army Disinfectant Spray 

Natures Army Disinfectant Spray is handmade with love in Australia from safe, natural ingredients you can trust, by our own team of eco-cleaning professionals to protect your home, your family and our fragile planet. Our intoxicating disinfectant spray is derived from a blend of essential oils blessed with powerful, natural, anti-bacterial properties to keep your home safe, clean and fresh without the need for harsh toxic chemicals.

Cleaning Supply Accidents: Stats about 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. We are mostly aware of the acute toxicity of some cleaning supplies, statistics on hospital visits and poison control calls make clear that accidents with cleaning supplies occur daily.

Chemical burns from caustic cleaners by the Environmental Working Group:

  • 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, Calif., 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.

Chemical fragrances are a major allergy problem

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Some respiratory allergies may be set off by fragrances, which are complex chemical mixtures commonly used to scent air fresheners and cleaners, personal care products and other consumer goods. Fragrances are collectively considered among the top five allergens in the world. Here are some facts by the Environmental Working Group:

Researchers at the Universities of Washington and West Georgia who surveyed everyday Americans’ experiences with fragranced cleaning supplies found that nearly one in five suffered headaches, breathing difficulties or other problems when exposed to air fresheners (Caress 2009).

  • A study led by Alexandra Farrow of Brunel University in the United Kingdom linked air fresheners in the home to higher incidence of diarrhea and earaches in infants and headaches and depression in their mothers (Farrow 2003).
  • A Swiss study published this year found that use of air freshening sprays 4-7 days a week was associated with reduced heart rate variability, a marker of autonomic cardiac dysfunction (Mehta 2012).
  • Because manufacturers routinely refuse to list individual ingredients in fragrances, independent researchers have difficulty conducting targeted studies to identify which fragrance chemicals raise the greatest concern.
  • Enzymes added to laundry and dishwashing detergents to break down and remove soils and stains have been linked to respiratory allergies in occupational settings. Manufacturers have taken steps to reduce exposure by encapsulating these enzymes, but workplace studies suggest that problems remain.

Consider making  your own natural air freshener spray with simple, non-toxic ingredients, which is a safer alternative to the harmful chemicals found in regular air fresheners. Or try our purifying room spray, which is handmade in small batches with love in Australia from safe, natural ingredients you can trust, by our own team of eco-cleaning professionals to protect your home, your family and our fragile planet.

This rejuvenating blend of essential oils will not only purify but refresh and deodorise any room in your home or office. After you have bought the initial glass bottle we offer a refill price and will refill your bottles on the days that we are in your area, this keeps the cost down and also the dreaded waste.

What you should know about formaldehyde

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Formaldehyde is a highly toxic substance. It is a known cancer-causing agent. It damages the neurological connectors in the body. It is an irritant to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs and may cause: skin reactions, ear infections, headaches, depression, asthma, joint pain, dizziness, mental confusion, nausea, disorientation, phlebitis, fatigue, vomiting, sleep disturbances and laryngitis.

One in five people are sensitive to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is commonly found in: drugs, mouthwash, hairspray, cosmetics, cleaning products, perfumes , waxes, hair setting lotions, shampoo, air fresheners, fungicides, fingernail polish, floor polishes, dry cleaning solvents, toothpaste, laundry spray starch, anti-perspirants, just to name a few.

Do you still want to use products in your home that contain formaldehyde?

Look out for the following names on labels: Formalin, Methanal, Methyl Aldehyde, Methylene Oxide, Oxymethylene, Bfv, Fannofor, Formol, Fyde, Karsan, Methaldehyde, Formalith, Methylene Glycol, Ivalon, Oxomethane, Formalin 40, Formalin, Formic Aldehyde, Hoch, Paraform, Lysoform, Morbocid, Trioxane, Polyoxmethylene.

Most warning labels on containers refer only to toxic hazards from ingestion; however, only 10% of health problems from chemicals are caused by ingestion. 90% are caused by the inhalation of vapors and absorption of particles.