When having a baby or small child, the house will look more messy and dirty than usual. You also become accustomed to seeing the toys scattered about or discovered traces of food scattered on the floor. Can not wait to clean the whole house seemed to make it right again.
But wait a minute, before you begin the ritual of cleaning the house, keep in mind that there are a number of cleaning products that endanger children's health, whether eyes, smell, or their skin.
"Therefore, parents should know that among the products that can sterilize kitchen, children's health can be threatened," said senior environmental analyst in Washington DC, Sonya Lunder.
Home cleaning products with harsh chemicals in fact not only kill bacteria on the loose, but also threaten the health of children.
Among Eczema or condition in which the baby's skin becomes sensitive and there is an allergic reaction. This is because of household cleaners and detergents ingredients can cause skin irritation. This product can also be dangerous even breathing, ie, from the steam generated can cause allergy or asthma symptoms in children.
"Even in some schools, cleaning products used resulted in increased asthma in students," said Sonya.
Steam from household cleaners can also cause eye irritation baby. The eyes become red and watery. Moreover, if spattered into the eye, some cleaners can cause serious damage.
Some experts agree that the house is too clean may cause the risk of allergies in children, is called allergic hypothesis. His thinking is that without any exposure to the bacteria, the immune systems of children can not develop normally.
In fact, making it hypersensitive and overreact in bacteria. Sonya also said, every year more than one million children under five years of swallowing these cleaning products accidentally.
Some cleaners also have a scent that is harmful to health. Not yet known for certain health effects, but such materials phtalates can disrupt hormone balance.
"The surprise for parents is a lot of cleaning products that are never tested its impact on health, whereas we use every day," said Kenneth Bock, MD, a pediatrician at the Rhinebeck Health Center in Rhinebeck, New York.
"So we do not know for sure what causes it for the kids," said Kenneth.
Some parents berjagajaga reduce the use of these cleaning products for the health of their children, especially those containing hazardous chemicals. Nevertheless, there remains a practical way to maintain the cleanliness of the home without endangering the health of children.
"Maintaining the health of children and cleaning house does not mean you should matimatian inches clean all rooms in your house," said Sonya in page webmd.com.
The first step, further Sonya, is to choose the right cleaning products. The experts argue, should choosing cleaning products that are not hazardous and environmentally friendly also for health. Choose products with the label green / green, nontoxic / non-toxic, or products with the label, "petroleum-free," "biodegradable," "phosphate-free," "VOC-free," or "solvent-free".
Many of the dangers of cleanser that can be reduced by adding water during its use. This method is effective to reduce health risks for children. It is said Sonya, not a few people think that expensive is better, they also prefer the expensive cleaning products because they believe in killing germs better.
"So that, by mixing cleaning products with automatic water materials used were less and save money this way," said Sonya.
Sonya also said further, use antibacterial soap really is not that necessary. Only with regular soap and water to cleanse the body is enough to make the body free from germs. The use of antibacterial soap is not recommended for every day.
"In addition to causing skin to become dry and irritated, this soap has the potential to create even more robust bacteria," says pediatrician Harvey Karp, MD and author of The happiest Toddler on the Block.
As for cleaning the carpet, do not select a spray product. Because the carpet cleaning products contain various chemicals that can be trapped in the carpet. Conversely clean the carpet with warm water and without detergent.
According to Harvey, rather than stuck on the fabric cleaning products harmful to health because they contain chemicals, you should start switching to clean house with a wise way, namely by creating their own household cleaning products are effective.
For example, mix baking soda with a little soap as a cleaner kitchen. Or use vinegar to clean the glass window.
"On the bright side, in addition to saving costs, you know the exact content of the materials used," said Harve