Anne

Ok, Day 5  we focus on SULFAMIC ACID .  There’s that scary (to me) acid word again!  The true winner in this category is Aquamix Sulfamic Acid Crystals.  This is used to clean grout and mortar, and as a haze remover (?) for grout and mortar.  Not sure this is all that common, but word of caution–you need a serious mask and gloves if you’re going to do this cause it’s 99.5%.

All that aside, there are many common household products using this ingredient.  First, here are the possible consequences:

• Toxic to lungs and mucous membranes
• Direct skin contact is corrosive
• Causes skin irritation
• Inhalation causes irritation to GastroItestinal Tract

Now, before you say you don’t worry about cleaning the grout or worry about how your grout or mortar is hazing, let’s look at where else you can find this chemical!

Jet Dry Rinse Agent for the Dishwasher

Cameo Copper Cleaner

Lime-Away Tub and Toilet Cleaner

Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Tablets-Citrus scent

Dip-It Automatic Coffee Maker Cleaner

There are many more, but these are commonly used.  One point to remember, you may think you’re doing some good with those scrubbing bubbles, which are 30-60% Sulfamic Acid ( not exactly sure why they don’t know exactly!), but even at 30%, you are constantly putting that chemical into the air you breathe every time you go into the bathroom.  The same goes with any spray bottles you use.  You need to make sure you want to be breathing this stuff!

There is so much to be said today about gastrointestinal problems and skin problems, I need to ask you “Could this be one of the sources?”  Would love to know what you think, please leave me a comment, I promise I will  respond.

I can’t close this last session on this series without reminding you that you have a reference source to always be able to see the consequences of using certain products, just put in the name and it will tell you.  The watch dog is http:www.householdproducts.nlm,.nih.gov/ingredients.htm.  Also, if you’re looking for an alternative to these chemicals,  please check out the best I’ve found at Shaklee (over 50 years of keeping us safe!)

Our next series will be focusing on the chemicals particular to our skin care and cosmetic options.  Healthy Child Healthy World said recently that the average female wears 500 chemicals.  That needs to be  examined further.  Watch for that to begin!!

Good Health ~ Anne