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Ecologic range of household cleaners look deeply at the environmental
impact of its products before all formulas are accepted and offered
to the market. They are useful, gentle alternatives for sensitive
skin and keep in mind our fragile environment. The purest of ingredients
have been sourced and we go as far as to even use pure essential
oils for their great aromas and their natural properties.
The first
detergents in the world were made in France in 1831 from a mixture
of pure olive oil dissolved in sulphuric acid. This foamed and
cleaned off grease and dirt without the use of harsh synthetic
detergents that were developed before World War 1. Ecologic
products use a simple natural method to develop its non-toxic
household range.
Most detergents,
even so called natural ones on offer contain dyes and artificial
fragrances that can irritate your skin or trigger eczema. They
may contain polluting phosphates, silicates and so called natural
artificial brightening agents. They are also very toxic if swallowed
and have been implicated as low-level carcinogens. Also many
are known to even create air pollution.
Some detergents
are highly alkaline and can be harmful if splashed into the
eyes or swallowed. Ecologic cleaners contain no animal fats
and do not add any chlorine to act as a disinfectant.
Ecologic
blends are formulated with the understanding that some people
are sensitive to certain components in detergents, like those
containing enzymes that may develop rashes when wearing clothes
washed in them.
Organic
soapwort is added as it contributes as a natural foaming agent.
Seaweed extracts are added to help as a preservative that breaks
down quickly when released into our seas and oceans.
An organic
herbal blend is added for its antibacterial properties. Natural
gums are added for stability and no fillers are used. It goes
without saying no animal testing is ever done or ever will be
done.
Ecologic
does not use Petroleum solvents of any kind. Many manufacturers
would argue that White Spirit, Kerosene, Petroleum spirits and
other benzene type chemicals are derived from nature and add
them to so called natural cleaners. Ecologic products do not
contain Chlorinated Organic Solvents like Freon, Chloroform,
Metylene Chlorine, Carbon Tetrachloride, Dichloromethane or
Perchlorethylene that are also added to some so called natural
products.
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