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Look Under the Sink: The Cleaning Crisis No One Talks About
- Rosemary Campbell
- 24 hours ago
- 2 min read
By Rosemary Caulfield | Chemical Engineer Turned SAHM | Low-Tox Advocate
When I first started reading labels, it was all about what I was putting in my body.But over time, I started to realize something just as important:What I’m spraying, scrubbing, and soaking my home in… is getting into me too.
And the data confirms it:
🧼 American women are cleaning more—and suffering more.Studies show that women not only spend nearly twice as much time as men cleaning… we’re also more affected by the chemicals in these products.
We’re talking about ingredients linked to:
Hormone disruption
Fertility issues
Asthma & allergies
Chronic headaches & brain fog
Even breast cancer development
And if you're pregnant or have babies or toddlers at home, the concern is even bigger.
Young children are more sensitive to environmental toxins—and the cleaning products we use linger on the surfaces they crawl, eat, and sleep on.
The Hidden Health Toll of “Green” Cleaning Products
Just because something says “eco-friendly” or “natural” doesn’t mean it’s safe.
Most conventional and even “green” products still contain:
Fragrance (a legally protected trade secret that can include hundreds of chemicals)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that pollute your air 24/7
Preservatives that harm your skin microbiome and endocrine system
Endocrine disruptors that can alter hormone function in both women and kids
As a chemical engineer turned stay-at-home mom, I’ve learned the hard way:
If the ingredients aren’t fully listed and truly clean, I don’t trust it.
Why I Chose Pure Haven
Pure Haven is the only brand I’ve found that checks all the boxes:👉 100% ingredient transparency👉 No fragrance loopholes👉 No harsh preservatives or fillers👉 In-house USA manufacturing (no outsourcing!)👉 Ingredient sourcing backed by legal affidavits👉 Products safe for babies, pets, pregnant mamas—and your hormones
From their dish soap to skincare, I’ve never felt more confident in what’s in my home.
Where to Start
You don’t have to live in fear. You don’t have to overhaul everything overnight.
But if you’re looking for one small way to protect your family, reduce toxins, and take a step toward true wellness…
👉 Start under the sink.
That’s where real change begins.
Want my list of favorite safe swaps?
💬 Comment “CLEAN CLEANERS” on Instagram or click here to grab my free swap guide.
Let’s protect our homes, our babies, and our bodies—starting now.
Sources:
Miller, K. (13 Nov 2024). Household hazards like gas stoves and cleaning products disproportionately affect women’s health. How to make your environment safer.
Temkin, A. et al. (20 Sept 2023). Volatile organic compounds emitted by conventional and “green” cleaning products in the U.S. market – ScienceDirect.
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