As dryer sheets can give fragrance to our clothes and can definitely soften it straight from the dryer, they are harmful to our health by using dryer sheets. Check out the article we found at Living Traditionally.
In a recent study performed by UW professor Dr. Anne Steinemann, a research team conducted a small study to understand the effects of fragrances in laundry products (both detergent and dryer sheets). The results discovered more than 25 VOCs emitted from dryer vents, with highest concentrations of acetaldehyde, acetone, and ethanol (two of which are considered carcinogenic). To put it in context, one of the carcinogenic VOC’s, acetaldehyde, had emissions that would represent 3% of total acetaldehyde emissions from automobiles in the study area. This is a major omission of toxic chemicals.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry-generated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) from the 1990s, the following is a list of chemicals in fabric softener products, most in untested combinations.
1. Alpha-Terpineol–This chemical has been linked to disorders of the brain and nervous system, loss of muscle control, depression, and headaches
2. Benzyl acetate–Benzyl acetate has been linked to cancer of the pancreas
3. Benzyl alcohol–This upper respiratory tract irritant can cause central nervous system (CNS) disorders, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and dramatic drops in blood pressure.
4. Chloroform–Neurotoxic, anesthetic and carcinogenic. Really toxic to your brain. Inhaling its vapors may cause loss of consciousness, nausea, headache, vomiting, and/or dizziness, drowsiness.
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Loana Bucciarelli
Jul 11. 2016
Did you know that dryer sheets actually remove the repellent used on waterproof items? Also compromises the fireproofing on children’s pyjamas
Carolyn Johnston
Jul 12. 2016
Brigit Kirk Jenny Borozan
Lorraine Cummings
Jul 12. 2016
Dryer sheets are nasty!
Sarah Horrocks Hadfield
Jul 12. 2016
I don’t use dryer sheets, but the static is killing me!!!i need something for static!!
Joann Dolce
Jul 12. 2016
oh please. I’dve had cancer a long friggin time ago. goobye
Jean Brunette
Jul 12. 2016
If it’s not one thing it’s another,,,most everything we eat also!!!
Linda Uhrich
Jul 12. 2016
Get some amazing dryer balls by Norwix. I have used them for about 10 yrs
Karan Welling
Jul 12. 2016
Love my soapless magnetic laundry system and dryer balls. Out clothes are freshly cleaned and I have the peace of mind concerning petroleum ladened products and less chemicals in my families lives.
Asunta D'Urso Fleming
Jul 13. 2016
They always were suspect to me
Beth Gurss Abbey Gurss Vavrik
Susan Murdoch Barchyn
Jul 13. 2016
Do they get rid of static. And do you use fabric softener in the wssher
Linda Uhrich
Jul 14. 2016
Susan Murdoch Barchyn Yes..no static, no fabric softener
Susan Murdoch Barchyn
Jul 14. 2016
Linda Uhrich excellent
Antonette Tony Battista
Jul 19. 2016
I’ve known for a long time that these sheets are full of toxic chemicals.
Debbie Wyse-Taylor
Aug 03. 2016
Hannah Cheree Wyse
Health Tips
Aug 03. 2016
Nice
Health Tips
Aug 03. 2016
Who else loves health
Alana Henning Scott Kuizenga
Aug 03. 2016
If this is true, there should be warning signs on the boxes.
Pat Dai Tamburo
Aug 03. 2016
Where is the FDA, these things should be found out before they give their approval. Now after 40 yrs using them they tell us.!!! Meds that are proven great in other country’s that really work are not allowed in US because FDA didn’t approve them! Something wrong with this picture. SMH
Jessica Boyd
Aug 03. 2016
Shari Allman, this… the link I am listing here is the actual source this is talking about.
http://livingtraditionally.com/7-toxic-reasons-ditch-dryer-sheets-1/
Lisa Roberts
Aug 03. 2016
Norwex dryer balls’
Ruth Morgan
Aug 04. 2016
I use vinegar in my rinse water much safer and better then dryer sheets.
Loryn Johnson
Sep 11. 2016
I’ve been using those dryer balls for years- work just as good and are way more economical.
Andrea Sims
Sep 11. 2016
Wow
Airam Blan
Sep 11. 2016
i use my clothes line even in the winter
Sharon Zielinski
Sep 11. 2016
I hang them on my deck and in the garden they keep the squirrels, mice, deer and most bugs out.
Sharon Shira Anderson
Sep 11. 2016
Bekah Renee
Chrissy Farris-White
Jan 07. 2017
What can we use in place of it to prevent static?
Sheena Arsenault
Jan 07. 2017
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar, for static and softener
Jean Sheehy Bowles
Jan 07. 2017
Sheila Turner
Joyce Sell Keller
Jan 07. 2017
I don’t use them
Liza Silver
Jan 07. 2017
Balls of tinfoil
Debby Gilden
Jan 07. 2017
i use the tinfoil balls, about the size of golfballs, they are pretty good
Sandra Reaper Barnett
Jan 07. 2017
Thelma Barnett Schneider Tammie Barnett Lee
Cathie Hensman
Jan 07. 2017
Put a 1/4 cup of vinegar in your wash water..works great for static and also freshens & cleans your clothes!!
Dena Gray Fassino
Jan 07. 2017
Tracy Schmitt
Rosario Sapaico Melendez Mulder
Jan 07. 2017
Yes
I believe
We don’t use!
Joyce Soares Dingman
Jan 08. 2017
Haven’t used them yet, but bought some “dryer balls” for that reason. Need to get them in the laundry room!
Rachel Levesque
Jan 08. 2017
Thank you
Denise L Siedlecki
Jan 15. 2017
It would be nice if you could to go to the link and that it work , be able to read the article without interruption from advertisements and other crap
Cindy Conner
Apr 06. 2017
Kevin Washburn
Tammy Ottersen
Apr 06. 2017
I switched to these Wool Dryer Balls and their laundry products. My doctors office sells the products.
Mary Ellen Zinkand-Shapiro
Apr 06. 2017
Ruth Everett what about Melaleuca dryer sheets??
Rosario Sapaico Melendez Mulder
Apr 06. 2017
I believe
Theresa Rosum
Apr 06. 2017
Jeff Rosum
Megan Lomonaco
Apr 06. 2017
Aaron Lomonaco
Luz Y Zepeda
Apr 06. 2017
Jesus Lopez
Adam Kammerer
Apr 06. 2017
Holy cow.
Aaron Lomonaco
Apr 07. 2017
I don’t like getting static shocks tho.
Ruth Everett
Apr 07. 2017
Their brand are non-toxic and all natural. 🙂
Christopher James Franklin
Apr 07. 2017
We never use them