Toss Those Harmful Dryer Sheets in the Trash

Did you realize that while you’re trying to make your family’s clothes snuggly-soft and static-free you may be doing more harm than good?

It’s true:  many commercial dryer sheets are loaded with chemicals and fragrances that can be absorbed into the skin and have nasty side effects.

You won’t find a list of ‘ingredients’ on the package of most dryer sheets; but, according to SixWise.com, here are some chemicals that have been found in dryer sheets and mainstream fabric softeners:

  • Benzyl Acetate:  Linked to pancreatic cancer
  • Benzly Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant
  • Ethanol: Can cause central nervous system damage
  • A-Terpineol: Can cause respiratory problems and central nervous system damage
  • Ethyl Acetate: A narcotic on the EPA’s Hazardous Waste list
  • Camphor: Causes central nervous system disorders
  • Chloroform: Neurotoxic, anesthetic and carcinogenic
  • Linalool: Narcotic that casues central nervous system disorders
  • Pentane: A chemical known to be harmful if inhaled

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