Polluted oceans, degraded forests, slop food, and toxic cosmetics. We are being poisoned from all sides and your average household cleaning product is no different.
Laundry detergent is one of the biggest culprits.
The most popular detergents in the country, (the stuff you use to clean the clothes you put on yourself and your family daily) are full of toxic and harmful chemicals.
Here is what to look out for:
Surfactants
Commonly used to boost the cleaning power of your laundry, surfactants have been linked to a variety of respiratory problems due to their impact on the body's mucus membrane and lungs. This increases inflammation in your lungs and can lead to a variety of problems such as asthma and lung cancer.
Phthalates
Another common ingredient in many popular laundry detergents, these compounds are commonly used to help fragrances last longer.
Phthalates are known endocrine disruptors. “And that means…?” you ask.
Simple: they mess with the most important parts of your body.
Less than simple, but more detailed:
Your endocrine system is your hormonal system. It is responsible for all the important chemicals that run through your body. A well functioning hormonal system keeps your body running right, affecting your metabolism, energy levels, growth and development, blood pressure, stress response, mood, and reproduction.
Interference with these systems can cause a host of issues such as reproductive disorders, developmental issues, metabolic disorders, neurological problems, cancer risk, immune system disruption, cardiovascular issues, bone and muscle problems, and even transgenerational effects.
Fragrances
Fragrances as the name suggests are used to add smell to laundry detergents and many other household products. Fragrances are known to cause a variety of health problems, including respiratory issues, skin irritation, allergic reactions, hormone disruption, increased cancer risk, headaches, and cognitive issues.
Dyes
Often used simply for aesthetic and branding purposes dyes carry a heavy cost. They are one the main culprits of skin irritation that is a common side effect of commercial laundry detergent and like many of the compounds above they contain known carcinogenic compounds and act as endocrine disruptors, wreaking havoc on your hormonal system.
The Solution??
Simple. Don’t clean your clothes with poison. Making your own laundry detergent can be simple enough if you have the time.
We can handle that for you as well.
Maverick Alchemy Laundry Powder has just 5 all natural ingredients that are effective, SAFE and HEALTHY for you and your family.
“Why Maverick??, There are plenty of clean laundry detergents out there.”
Yes, plenty of brands market themselves as “clean”. Two problems though:
- They are not as “clean” as they claim to be
- They make the crucial mistake of delivering their product to you in toxic and ugly (aesthetics matter.) plastic packaging.
- This plastic packaging is unstable and over time its compounds seep into the product itself.
- Heard of PFAS? Commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” they are known to increase your risk of cancer, liver damage, reproductive damage, and developmental issues.
Major household product brands have one mission. Make as much $$$ as possible. It is a $320 billion industry and most of their products are making you sick.
(The real catch is many of them also sell pharmaceuticals to “make you healthy again”. Have fun with that rabbit hole).
OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE
At Maverick Alchemy our mission is simple, give you a better option. One that is safe for you and your family.
Our flagship laundry powder uses just 5 natural ingredients that are both safe and effective.
Each batch is handmade with care in TX, USA, and delivered directly to your door.