Things are looking brighter! Now in a more effective formula, Clear Power 12x is a plant-derived, biodegradable window cleaner that packs powerful results into every bottle. Each ingredient works together to clean shiny surfaces fast—leaving no streaks or spots behind. I use it on: • Windows • Mirrors • Stainless steel • Glass • Phone screens • Glass stove top.
Just in case you’re using vinegar as a disinfectant…it’s not nearly as powerful as Sol-U-Guard, which is the only EPA-registered plant-based disinfectant that DOES kill 99.9% of germs and viruses, including Influenza, SARS, COVID-19, E-coli, and more!
Undiluted vinegar doesn’t kill viruses sufficiently enough to qualify as an EPA registered disinfectant, and it doesn’t kill dangerous bacterial like staphylococcus. Once you dilute vinegar as part of a DIY cleaning solution, you’re reducing the virus-killing power even more. Vinegar is not an EPA-registered disinfectant and it’s not powerful enough to be used for sanitizing settings like childcare, schools, or even your own home. Vinegar does not kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria so you’ll want to swap vinegar for an EPA- registered disinfectant when you want to protect your family from viruses like COVID-19. Vinegar is not sufficiently effective to be on the EPAs List N – the disinfects approved agains SARS CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19).
We’re often exposed to viruses in high-traffic areas where we’re coming onto contact with droplets from other people, and where it is challenging to keep your hands clean. Due to a dubious level of commitment to hand washing and a penchant for unhygienic sharing practices, children are great germ vectors! This makes childcare settings and schools a high priority when it comes to killing viruses—and vinegar isn’t potent enough to help in this area. While vinegar can be use to physically remove dirt and grime, vinegar does not kill germs thoroughly enough to be used as a disinfectant or sanitizer in schools. Yet, vinegar can be caustic when used in high concentrations.
A great way to kill viruses and cut down on hitchhiking germs that are coming home from school is to spray items down daily with an EPA-registered disinfectant Like the one I use, Sol-U-Guard.
Sol-U-Guard kills 99.9% of household germs using the ingredients thyme oil and citric acid.
Thyme-tested thyme oil. The thyme plant uses thyme oil as an I’mmune system—killing microorganisms before they an invade.
Naturally safe and effective Citric Acid. Every drop of citric acid that goes into each bottle of Sol-U-Guard Botanical takes over 100 hours to process, including 35 hours spent on filtering alone.
Sol-U-Guard literally makes germs spill their guts. Many viruses are surrounded by a lipid envelope. When Sol-U-Guard breaks down this envelope, the virus is killed. Soluguard is all-natural and patent protected (#7642227)
For me, I pretty much switched all my cleaning products at the same time, but TILEX was first out the door. When I became more aware of the toxic ingredients in cleaning and laundry products, I picked up the TILEX bottle and it literally said “Do not stay in room while using this product”! Yeah…read that last statement again and then think about it.
Interestingly enough, in 2015 and then again in 2019, Clorox amended the label to sound not so scary. It now says:
“Wash hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection/face protection such as safety glasses. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.”
We take warning labels for granted.
Did you know that TIDE and grocery store laundry detergents have an ingredient called 1.4 Dioxane, which is a known carcinogen? It’s banned in Europe and finally certain states are establishing laws. Unfortunately, all the manufacturers do is “reduce” the amount instead of removing it entirely…like that makes it okay.
First of all, there’s no legal definition for the term “All Natural” so when I read or hear that, my skeptical side comes out. But over the last few years, those cute little companies that popped up with “natural” products sold out while you weren’t looking. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but here’s what happens:
When a company like Clorox purchases Burt’s Bees, usually what happens is they change the formula…and they have every right to do it. They now own the product. It costs more money to produce a healthy product and they want to improve their margins. It’s their right…but they often fail to inform the customer and the customer presumes that it’s still as natural as it once was.
In fact, there have been multiple lawsuits involving several of these big manufacturers for saying a product they acquired was green when, in reality, they changed the formulation to include cheaper and often toxic chemicals so the product was no longer green.
The skeptic in me says “Do I really think a company like Clorox really believes in my health and offer me green clean products when they also produce bleach?”
It takes paying attention to where our shopping dollars go.
If a product needs a Safety Alert tag and there are safer, not to mention cheaper, alternatives out there, why are we even debating?
I guess it’s because not everyone has discovered the secret to finding these better options. But don’t worry, I’m here to change that!
I’ll continue to be the outspoken advocate that I am, laughing all the way! Only 2% of the US shops where I do, which means I’ve got 98% of you to enlighten.
We are always hearing about germs. How about the toxins in your house when you clean with bleech and all those other chemicals.
A 20-year independent study reveals a shocking fact. Using national brand cleaning products as little as once per week is as damaging to lungs capacity as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day!
I ditched them all and now use natural, safer, more effective ingredients that are plant derived and biodegradable.
The New York Times promotes this liquid dishwashing liquids as the “Best in 2023” Well, that isn’t necessarily true.
Advertisement for these and National brands bank on the idea that consumers are dumb by promoting “green” products like Mrs. Meyrs and Seventh Generation as safe but, in reality, these detergents contain formaldehyde to help preserve the products in warehouses for a few years before being transported to the retailer and then it’s stored in the retailers’ warehouses until it’s time to stock the shelves.
Did you know? All of these products in the photo, are to be used with caution—as they contain possible skin irritants. Chemical products such as ethanol, glycol ethers, formaldehyde, ammonia and others are often found in these cleaners. Mixing these products with bleach can produce toxic fumes. Repeated exposure can cause asthma-like symptoms and harm the central nervous system.Plus, they have been known to cause swelling and tearing of the eye tissue. The emitted vapors can cause coughing, wheezing, labored breathing, and in severe cases, death.
There are so many safer options at the Wellness Shop Club!
I went down this aisle looking for a dust bin. Yup – I went down the wrong aisle. But, in my defense I only go down the cleaning aisle maybe twice a year, if that much.
I couldn’t believe how quickly my head started throbbing, my nose started running and I started wheezing from all of these nasty chemical-based products.
It also amazes me how many people still use these big name brand products. Maybe it is the catchy songs on the commercials. Or, the awesome actors/actresses (who they pay big). But guys and gals – this stuff is poison for your body. It is toxic for you, your family and your fur babies.
Google “Lung Study”. (or just click here) It is a 20-year study showing that cleaning just once a week with the name brands causes as much damage to your lungs as smoking a pack of cigarettes a DAY!
That is just plain crazy.
When you know better you do better. If you want to help protect the health and lungs of your loved ones drop a comment below. I would love to show you how to shop for better, safer products that are made in the USA. Oh, let’s not forget you will save money and they are delivered to your . Now that’s a win / win / win scenario.
I try my best to use natural, non-toxic products and encourage others to do the same for their health and for the environment.
In the photo, the one on the left kills 99.9% of viruses when used as directed. The one on the right (the one I use) kills 99.9% of viruses when used as directed.
The one on the left damages your lungs—the damage is similar to smoking a pack of cigarettes every day. The one on the right is a plant-based disinfectant with ZERO harsh chemicals and is safe to use around food.
The one on the left needs to be rinsed off before anyone touches the surfaces on which it was applied.The one on the right is safe to use on food surfaces.
The one on the left costs $12.46 for a 24 ounce bottle. The one on the right makes TWO 24 ounce bottles and is $10.49. Added up it’s a total savings of $14.43!
I don’t understand why people are so loyal to the one on the left but I DO UNDERSTAND why 20,000 Americans make the switch to my favorite store every single month.
Think about it, all of the products are: Made in North America. Better. Safer. Cleaner. More affordable. Better for the planet. Delivered to me Amazon-speed without the layoffs.
Bleach is linked to asthma.
“Fragrance” can legally hide over 3,000 untested chemicals.
The average American home has more toxins than a landfill.
Cleans counters, walls, cabinets, appliances—even natural stone
“I switched our entire home over to a private, American-made wellness store—and I’ve never looked back. No middlemen. No toxins. No fear.”
It’s also Made in America
All of this for a Member Price of $6.99 for the concentrate (makes six bottles!)
The benefit? It’s Safer for your family and the planet
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