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The fact is that there are so many chemicals and toxins in our environment these days, and even in or on our foods, that more and more people are developing multiple chemical sensitivities. This is not a figment of someone's imagination, it's a known problem in the medical profession in the US, at least where I live.
I apologize for drifting off-topic like the above has but......
If it's such a problem that affects the majority of people in the US where you live where are the scientific studies, why hasn't the FDA, the Dept of Health or any other government organization forced warning labels on every product sold in America that contains chemicals?
Where is the public outcry that they are being poisoned?
I'll tell you why, because only an extremely small minority of people have allergic reactions, roughly the same number of people as are allergic to peanut butter, apples, dirt, sunlight and everything else they are exposed to living on this planet.
Why don't you start a new thread in S&T where you can present all your accredited scientific evidence and it would be on-topic and germane?
If it's such a problem that affects the majority of people in the US where you live where are the scientific studies, why hasn't the FDA, the Dept of Health or any other government organization forced warning labels on every product sold in America that contains chemicals?
I have no idea if those fabric softener sheets are hazardous to a person's health or not but I do know they can and do cause dryer fires. The conditioner applied to the fabric causes lint to become sticky and trapped below the lint screen and in the exhaust hose. I personally don't use them for this reason, I use the dryer balls which seem to work just fine. Never run your washer, dryer or dishwasher when your not home if you don't want a water damage or a fire.
I have used "Ecover" softener ( as well as other cleaning products) for years because of its "green" credentials and because I know people with chemical sensitivity do not react to it adversely. Does anyone else use it ? ( I have not read all the posts I must admit) ? It seems to work very well.
I also have some eco drier balls which also soften the clothes and make ironing easier.
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