Secondly, it is a close relative ofcocamidopropyl betaine which was named the Allergen of the Year in 2004 from the American Contact Dermatitis Society. Even my light blue tee shirt had anground-in orangey stain that was noticeably faded. Mostly bodycare and make up. Thank you! You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. it becomes evident in how you express yourself, and that it is a part of Your fire. However, there are noticeable changes in their products, which I attribute to consumer power. Healthy, pure, clean air, water, and the removal of the contaminants, dirt, etc. Unlike the mainstream manufacturers, the new breed of company arent scared to disclose their ingredients. etc. ~Irina. have you seen Todd Hayness movie Safe Drama. The problem with these ingredients is that they are well-established allergens and sensitizers (which means they can make you even more likely to develop an allergic reaction over time, even if you dont initially). Another of the unpronounceable isothiazolinones. I think a lot of this depends on ones sensitivity and also how many OTHER synthetic scents are in the home; everything from shampoo to deodorant, to laundry products, scented candles, everything. I only buy production from a different company now and they are completely fragrance free ones. Once I bought on of the products (s spray cleaners) and after one use I poured it down the drain with one hand while holding my nose with the other. I could not breath and found the culprit. ~Irina, Hi there. The detergent is a biological washing liquid. I got this hand soap thinking it was only scented with essential oils. Im really curious to know what the common ingredient is so I can avoid it in the future. (By the way, the EWG seems to be making a lot of changes to their ratings recently. I am not allergic to anything really- but I know when I go into a highly perfumed store my head always starts hurting. I dont even know where to begin with this one Have you looked into Jessica Albas Honest Company products? The only exception Ive found is Iowa Pine, which is seasonal; I would accept that it still contains artifical components, though. But theres simply no reason to do that when it comes to household cleaning products. Hello and thank you for the very important work you are doing. Thus, if you are looking for an organic laundry detergent, head to my post about two certified organic brands. My father and I absolutely cant stand the stuff. Therefore, if you use Mrs. Meyers cleaner, please wear gloves. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap, Basil. Do we really need to add Lemongrass? Have you tried doTERRA Essential Oils products made from PURE essential oils? Im not very happy about this at all. What Should You Look For In A Spray Cleaner? That is good news. Can someone please advise what I can put this mix in to clean with easily? When I see that ingredient without any footnotes explaining its derivation, I begin to question the validity of the rest of the product claims. After reading all these comments, I can see I am not alone in how this product severely started to affect my health, as I am a rather healthy person overall and am very strict on the products I use and foods I will eat. Did you ever end up finding one? I thought Id try a different type of body cleanser after seeing all the ads and positive reviews for this brand. It is not intended to provide medical advice or replace the advice or treatment from a personal physician. Thank you for sharing this with us! Concentrated Formula includes Soap bark Extract, one of Nature's Best Degreasers. Of course it was Mrs. Meyers. Thank you. In our culture of sensory overload, it can be difficult to distinguish harmful from healthful. Fragrance can be made from any combination of petroleum and non-petroleum derived substances, including formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene (I dont think Mrs. Meyers includes any of these). Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate. Is Mrs. Meyers Really Safe? Note that Mrs. Meyers hand soap contains citric acid, too. dont get me started! The new breed are aware of the problems caused by the traditional approach to manufacturing cleaning products. I now use basic baking soda for cleaning and Bobs Red Mill for personal care, and Vinegar for cleaning. Its also a true detergent and not a soap it uses more modern chemical surfactants to do the cleaning work. But I cant see past those two preservatives. Also some of my co workers were experiencing extreme dry throat. Very very dry. All Mrs.meyers smell terrible. When does adding Siberian Fir Needle to the mix become part of the cleaning solution? Mrs. Meyer's Products Are Free From Some of the "Worst" Ingredients. Now I am searching for alternative products that are all natural for household and skincare. It looks like theyre doing the right thing. Needless to say I contacted the company and they did a lot of beating around the bush in explaining their safe synthetic fragrance. In their assessment, Mrs. Meyers products range from 3 to 6 on their 10-point hazard scale (thats moderately hazardous). My search about it lead me to your article. Apart from wearing gloves in the kitchen-when working with the dish soap and all purpose spray cleaner, my bare skin was in contact with the bathroom hand soap. Im curious if you have an article breaking down the brand Ever Spring as well? To begin, here are the Mrs. Meyers Mint Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner ingredients: Water; Decyl Glucoside; [Fragrance: Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil ; Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil; Dipropylene Glycol; Methyldihydrojasmonate; 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol; Ethylene Brassylate; Amyl Cinnamal; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil; 3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-Ol; Benzyl Benzoate; Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil; Linalyl Acetate; Limonene]; Lauryl Glucoside; Sodium Citrate; Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate; Citric Acid; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Methylisothiazolinone; Benzisothiazolinone (source). So natural things can have an ill-effect on people too. They hate the scummy feeling while bathing and we cant get the soap to lather enough to bathe. I am very very sensitive to the synthetic chemicals fragrances and such. So I know there is something really bad in their fragrance. The replacement cost of the mugs on Amazon is approximately $100.00. After not using it for many months, then being around it again, I noticed the rash returned only upon use. However, according to the Ingredient Glossary, there is less than 1% of sodium benzoate in Mrs. Meyers products. Can you please tell me if you know anything about Branch Basics and what you Thanks for you and your blog. I continue to run across cleaning product makers such as Mrs. Meyers & Method that are using artificial fragrance and passing themselves off as a healthy, natural option. When possible, EWG's Guide rates all available versions. I mean I enjoy yummy smelling and new products too, but I have a messy man 2messy kids, and pets. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain. [] Raganella.com There are a lot of green cleaning products on the market, and even more jumping on board every day. The two preservatives used in Mrs. Meyers hand soap are Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate. (LogOut/ Yes, I do make an herbal tea that is smokable, called Vivid Visions. Even though Mrs. Meyers provides ingredient lists to its customers (with the exception of full fragrance disclosure), it doesnt really mean all that much in the real world because of the fact that so many of the ingredient lists are very long and filled with complicated and hard-to-decipher chemicals. About the ratings: EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. This entry was posted on February 10, 2011 at 12:47 pm and is filed under blog, health, home. "Definitely a family favorite. Squeaky clean, not stinky clean.. WIN WIN . I allow my bird to fly around in his room, so this cleaning idea will be in his proximity. I see that this was posted 5 years ago, but wanted to comment. Yikes, thats quite unfortunate! I dont know about you, but I like to know whats in the stuff Im washing my hands with or spraying on my kitchen countertop. Meyers Clean Day products not only make me sick, but they also dont smell like what they say they smell like. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. But unfortunately, a lot of these well-known eco-friendly and natural brands are guilty of greenwashing. Learn more. I used to use EWG for all my research but they have so little info. I would love to help you! Id be curious to know if there was any research on the topic. Not okay. Firstly, coconut oil is turned into fatty acids that are used to derive lauryl alcohol. I cough like Im going to hack up a lung when Ive used the lavender bathroom cleaner. What is the goal?.. and when it comes down to it nothing cleans like dawn dish soap and bleach and vinegar (um.. not all mixed, but I do mix bleach and dawn to clean a lot of things). Thanks for sharing so more people become aware and can make more informed decisions when it comes to products they put on their bodies and products they breathe. This is common, of course, both for conventional and non-toxic brands. Yes, good old vinegar & water is a good solution for cleaning. Stacks of dirty dishes are unsightly and quickly become smelly - ick! Just because something is Green Seal certified (ahem, Simple Green) does not mean it is healthy, it just means it is not considered to be detrimental to the ecosystem. Lemon Verbena Liquid Hand Soap Refill. Water; Decyl Glucoside; Fragrance; Butylphenyl Methylpropional; Cinnamyl Alcohol; Citronellol; Geraniol; Hexyl Cinnamal; Limonene; Linalool; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil ; Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil ; ethylene brassylate; linalool; gamma-undecalactone; geraniol; cinnamyl alcohol; 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methanoinden-6-yl acetate; hexyl acetate; benzyl acetate; phenethyl alcohol; cyclamen aldehyde; butylphenyl methylpropional; phenethyl salicylate; amyl salicylate; 2-t-butylcyclohexyl acetate; methyldihydrojasmonate; allyl heptanoate; hexyl cinnamal; citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil; 2-phenoxyethyl isobutyrate; dipropylene glycol; Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract; Lauryl Glucoside; Sodium Citrate; Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate; Citric Acid; Capryleth-4; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Methylisothiazolinone; Benzisothiazolinone. I generally dont like to slam products. The need to remove dangerous chemicals from our homes and environment and the concern that the toxins emitted from every day products has encouraged the rapid increase of disease in our society. The preservatives I see in many household cleaners as well as in some Mrs. Meyers products are methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone. Because it is the second on the ingredient list, its amount is quite high. Note that I am NOT asthmatic and have never had any kind of reaction like this. Said friend asked me to offer some advice on choosing an eco-friendly house cleaning service. I prefer the basic Palmolive dish detergent. There has to be some kind of smell receptor thing going on here, because the difference in reactions is just too crazy! The Best Eco Friendly Dishwasher Detergents, The Best Green Dish Soaps, Dish Washing Soaps and Washing Up Liquids, Review :: ECOS Free & Clear Laundry Detergent, Lauryl Glucoside a mild sugar derived gentle surfactant. 3. However, I believe that they are much safer than methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone. Its easy for me to unfairly single out Mrs. Meyers (as I did in the title) because shes got a friendly name and image. It is rated 1 (with 10 as most toxic) and has limited data in the EWG Skin Deep database . We all love Mrs. Meyers hand soap.my husband even comments on how much he likes this scent." MommaG, Lexington, SC. Multipurpose cleaner 1. Their website states: We never, ever test our products on animals, nor are our products made with animal-derived ingredients.. They are rated between 2 and 5 in the Skin Deep database (with 10 as most toxic), have fair research data, and pose a risk of allergy and immunotoxicity. (This cant be said for many other personal care and cleaning brands, especially the larger and more conventional ones.) Thank you! Thank you for sharing the truth about this dangerous and unethical company. I brought this up with Mrs. Myers customer support and got a response that they acknowledged the email but no action or apology was issued. Made with Essential Oils & Other Thoughtfully Chosen / Plant-Derived Ingredients >> Even though its made with essential oils, that doesnt mean there arent other (potentially problematic) ingredients added. To begin, the term natural has no legal definition, and, thus, its meaning may differ depending on the context. On my quest to find completely honest natural products in store has been hard .I turn to the back and find a list of unnatural ingredients one that pops up on almost all us sls it is also understand a list indifferent names but same thing basically .so I have been using 1/4 Dr.bonners Castile soap peppermint mixed with distilled water and 5 drops tea tree oil for killing terms as a hand soap in a old foaming hand pump.kids and I love it but my dad hates it .you can add any of your fav essential oils I suppose .so far this works great for us but thats just for hand soap .I sure would love to find honest natural products !!!!! Mrs. Meyers has since corrected this problem. I funnel it all into an empty detergent container (like Ecos or Seventh Generation, which are the two I use in a pinch). I just read your article. Whenever we see a non-toxic or natural company get acquired by a large corporation, we usually take an even more skeptical eye. I hope you will subscribe so we can keep in touch: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/subscribe/ ~Irina. In the middle, you'll find detergent packs that cost $.17 a load. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Liquid Dish Soap Lavender Relaxing Lavender Scent. I use Mrs Meyers dish soap, hand soap, surface cleaner and bathroom cleaner. Lets take a look at some of the eco-friendly phrases we found on Mrs. Meyers website and products with a bit of a critical eye: Garden-Inspired Scents >> While that may be true, it doesnt actually mean anything. Thanks, My calling is to help you have a stress-free journey to the optimal health. I was itchy red breaking out all over itchy throat coughing started choking had a hard time breathing I took benadryl and it helped before any swelling happened but worst allergic reaction Ive experienced so far to anything, Hi, Niki: I am so sorry to hear that. Then well answer some of your most commonly asked questions about Mrs. Meyers at the end. I just found this blog by accident and boy it is an eye opener! Plus, you reduce contribution to plastic pollution. Additionally, as mentioned above, its parent company, S. C. Johnson, has faced various lawsuits over the years. And plenty of synthetic are completely harmless. Mrs. Thelma A. Meyer is an Iowa native and mother of nine. But unfortunately, there are three ingredients in particular that stood out for all the wrong reasons. Some potential for hazards to health or the environment. Check out my research into glucosides to make your own decision about their safety. To help fund this model, some of the links on the site are affiliate links. I dont condone its use on a daily basis and of course my intention is to help people, not harm them. After only a few days of using Mrs. Meyers again I can tell my hands are getting worse. Im about halfway through the bottle and very close to dumping it down the drain. However, there's also a huge caveat to this: Mrs. Meyer's still uses " fragrance " as an ingredient in all of their products, leading to a big deduction in their "transparency points.". This was the key part for me. I found them at Whole Foods and wont buy anything but their products. It only made sense to expand on what I was doing on Dandruff Deconstructed and applying that knowledge to Safe Household Cleaning. Meanwhile, my mother, sister, and boyfriend look at us like were crazy. Besides, the USDA has very strict regulations for the production, handling, labeling, and enforcement of all USDA organic products. All of the information by those ahead of me here have been very helpful. This means they do not kill germs, but rather, lower the number of germs by wiping them away (along with other bacteria, dirt, etc.). I will get to the bottom of this. I am put off by a couple of the fragrances because they are too overpowering but there are some that I really love. Ethoxylation is a part of the manufacturing process. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS). Also, there are surfactants in this product that I want to discuss. An orange, yellow or green rating is assigned based on chemical composition and level of protection of consumers and the environment. (. Lastly, what does that *asterisk* next to the Recyclable Packaging mean? Everyt company is trying to kill me! As you can see from their Ingredient Glossary (from where we pulled the screenshot below), they dont include all of the relevant CAS numbers (which are chemical identifiers) because its considered proprietary information. I am currently looking for a multi-surface household cleaner. In addition, there are three essential oils: If this was the crux of the formulation Id have been singing its praises from the rooftops. Another example is Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), which can also be made from coconut oil. Hi, Claudene: Thank you for asking! It washes well. I also used the spray in a shower stall and it affected my eyes, head, and lungs. When you're shopping for towels, you may see two different terms used by brands: bath sheets and bath towels. Thanks for your research! There are a lot of green cleaning products on the market, and even more jumping on board every day. After its done foaming up, add 2 qt boiling water. It helps to have an open, honest conversation about a topic like this as there are many differing opinions to add to the story. Patricia B Do you have a preference for an essential oil company ? Believe it or not, some smokable herbs are used to treat asthma attacks (mullein, coltsfoot) and Vivid Visions is helpful for those who have anxiety. Hello Josh! I just left a pet store barely able to breathe. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. But you wont find 1,4-dioxane on the label, because it is not an ingredient but an impurity that does not legally have to be disclosed. The only product they dont have available on their website (which is CleanHappens which was confusing for me to find) is a Laundry detergentDoes someone have a good recommendation on a great all natural laundry detergent that ACTUALLY CLEANS!?!? I thought I was going crazy because everyone around me loves the smell of Meyers products, but when I get the tiniest whiff of them, they make me incredibly nauseous. Hi, Jordan: please visit the Shop section of my website: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/shop/. Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published. I have used Mrs. Meyers products in the past, and I can say that, yes, they are just as effective as other cleaners (both conventional and non-toxic) when it comes to getting the job done. Of course, a long and complicated ingredient list doesnt automatically something is bad, but it can add to the frustration many consumers feel when trying to reduce the amount of toxins in their homes. Right then and there, she had an idea: Lets make cleaners that smell nice, like my moms garden, but still work like the dickens on daily dirt and grime.. And I didnt even use the Meyers liquid hand soapit was a gift which was used by others twice before I had to remove it from my home because it induced a terrible headache. Alina, you are the third person who asked me about Honest company. - so wash up right away. Once you start looking at Mrs. Meyers ingredients one by one, youll also notice that many of them are seriously lacking the data department. Many companies either choose to ignore or simply cannot claim this of their products: free of synthetic fragrance.. That is to say, fragrance is a mixture of multiple ingredients, many of which can cause allergies. What I have notice is some of their scents I enjoy, other scents I did not like at all, smelled too sweet, or too strong. And when added together with all of the nature imagery on the website and other plant-derived ingredient claims on their bottles, it adds up to a clear message to consumers: our products are safe, natural, and eco-friendly., But of course, in order to find out if this is actually true (and therefore if Mrs. Meyers is guilty of greenwashing), we have to dig deeper into the actual ingredients and decide for ourselves. Greenwashing is essentially when a company markets something as eco-friendly, natural, sustainable, or non-toxic when its actually not. I got a response that said, OOps, weve had a filing error whatever that is and gives a link to a coupon. Rinse greasy pots and pans in warm water. I hope it helps. I recently had a friend (who sells essential oils) send me an article really bashing the brand and its ingredients. Made without parabens & phthalates, MEA & DEA, or artificial colors. >> Here again, we have the same idea. In stores, I hold my breath if I have to pass Mrs. Meyers products. Its still the same issue with this brand of dish soap and products. Mrs. Meyers products are the worst due to the strength of the smell, but Ive also caught of whiff of the same nausea-inducing scent in a Method cleaner and in an organic bubble bath. This doesnt mean they are bad for everybody. Joan Miller. [] (like Mrs. Meyers, Method, and Simple Green) because they contain synthetic fragrances. Ive purchased the Meyers detergent a couple of times, unfortunately. Here are the primary ingredient groups that might be problematic to conscious consumers like yourself: All of Mrs. Meyers products contain fragrance on their ingredients lists. Ive smelled the mrs Meyers hand soaps at Walmart out of curiosity and I really didnt care for any of the scents, some were downright nasty. Boyfriend could not detect that fragrance and thought it smelled good. They are created through the process of ethoxylation in which carcinogenic ethylene oxide is reacted with other ingredients to make them less harsh on the skin. Life begins to smell (naturally) sweet again. Bad stuff in the scent! Ohhhhhhh. the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Branch Basics Safe Cleaning Products Review, Your Savvy Consumer Superpower Prompt Sheet, https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/product-category/healthy-cleaning/, https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/product/branch-basics-all-purpose-cleaner-concentrate/, https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/branch-basics-safe-cleaning-products/. Date entered: 11/30/2012. It was safe on bare skin, without gloves, and even Lysol disinfecting spray did not ruin my skin. Its SO bizarre. He has tried two but had an allergic reaction to them. Very eye opening. D. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Honeysuckle Countertop Spray. Heres what I think you should know. I dont think its fragrance, its what fragrance cover. As long as these harmful additives go unchecked, its important to continue to support the makers who are not using them in the first place. I really dont know what to do now. In fact, Mrs. Meyers actually got sued back in 2009 because the level of 1,4 dioxane in their dish soap exceeded what was permissible by Californias Prop 65 limits (more on that below). (LogOut/ Also thank you for being a pioneer! If you walk through Target's home cleaning aisles, you'll find Everspring's laundry detergent, air fresheners, and other home care products under a big green Target "Clean" logo. The lavender smells exactly like the avon product everyone use to use as bug repellent. The BASIL scent makes me absolutely sick to my stomach, gives me a headache, and sends me into mild anxiety. I was using Method before and discovered the same thing you did. This particular bottle is the lemon verbena scented. Version theresa multitude of options available. You seem like a nice person, and I dont want to attack or disrespect you, but do you really think what you are selling is healthy for people? the new old home of raganella's botanical solutions, announcing my new body care & cleaningCSA, synthetic fragrance-free solutions (part 2 of why i think mrs. meyersstinks), Get a Whiff of This: Perfumes (fragrances) the Invisible Chemical Poisons, a study where Mrs. Meyers was found to contain high levels of 1,4 dioxane, synthetic fragrance-free solutions (part 2 of why i think mrs. meyers stinks), Products that promote themselves as natural but contain artificial fragrance | Fragrance Stinks, http://www.avaandersonnontoxic.com/patricia, Mrs. Meyers Lemon Verbena My Fragrance-Sensitive Life, Everyday Activism: Little Effort, Big Results | Newzsentinel. Had an allergic reaction to them modern chemical surfactants to do that when it comes to household cleaning into... 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