Hylea
All-Purpose Cleaners
Multi-surface cleaning products used throughout the home on counters, appliances, and various surfaces. Frequent use means regular exposure through skin contact and inhalation.
Why It Matters
Used frequently throughout the home. Residues remain on surfaces we touch. Fumes affect indoor air quality. Ingredients go down the drain to water treatment facilities.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Triclosan
An antibacterial and antifungal agent once common in soaps, toothpastes, and household products....
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasers
A colorless gas used as a preservative, disinfectant, and textile finishing agent. In clothing,...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats)
- 2-Butoxyethanol
- Chlorine bleach
- Ammonia
What to Look For
- ✓Full ingredient disclosure on label
- ✓Plant-based surfactants
- ✓Fragrance-free or naturally scented
Finding Safer Options
DIY cleaner with vinegar, water, and castile soap. Brands like Seventh Generation, ECOS, or Branch Basics with transparent ingredients.
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