Which cleaning agent should we choose?We will now compare the usual conventional agents with the organic versions.
We examined the content of each eco and conventional cleaning agent in the mustard. As a result of the comparison, we can conclude that while in conventional preparations we can find here and there substances harmful to he alth and the environment, the eco-versions contain natural plant and mineral substances, do not contain synthetic components, and are free of environmentally harmful phosphates, he alth-damaging chlorine and preservatives.
However, among these agents there may also be some whose components - e.g. linalool – can cause allergies. That's why we should be aware even when buying eco cleaning products!
Dishwasher
Conventional
Anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, 2-Bromo-2nitropropane-1-3diol (synthetic preservative, releases formaldehyde, possible carcinogenic nitrosamine contamination!), Methylisothiazolinone (protein-damaging, highly allergenic, mutagenic - effect that causes hereditary changes in the hereditary material), Methylchloroisothiazolinone (preservative, protein-damaging, highly allergenic, mutagenic; in animal experiments, skin and mucous membrane irritant in higher concentrations), Limonene (perfume), linalool (perfume, natural terpene alcohol; it can cause skin redness and itching).
Öko (Ecover - with lemon and Aloe vera)Sugar surfactant, water, Aloe vera, essential oil (lemon), s alt, vegetable protein, citric acid, benzoic acid.
Disinfectant
Conventional
Sodium hypochlorite (disinfectant, corrosive), chlorine-based disinfectant/bleach, non-ionic surfactant, soap, fragrance.
Öko (Sonett)70% vegetable alcohol (ethanol), essential oils (sage, lavender), linalool (perfume, natural terpene alcohol - e.g. occurs in lavender oil -, can cause skin redness and itching), spring water.
Detergent
Conventional
Anionic surfactants, zeolites (hollow structure, hydrous sodium, potassium, aluminum silicates), cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, phosphonates and polycarboxylates (two group of co-active substances; they are difficult to biodegrade in the environment), phosphates (environmental pollutants: cause disruption of the biological balance, water quality deterioration), soap, enzymes, phosphorus, Alpha-Isomethyl Lonone (fragrance), Buthylphenyl methylpropional (fragrance, causes skin irritation; in high concentrations in animals used leads to sperm damage, affects the functioning of the central nervous system, causes drowsiness, breathing difficulties), Limonene (fragrance, an organic compound belonging to terpenes, the main component of orange oil, can cause allergies).
Öko (Almawin general detergent concentrate)
Pure soap, sugar-based surfactants, linear saturated fatty acids of natural origin, active oxygen, rice starch, natural essential oils (lavender, eucalyptus, orange, cinnamon leaf, rosemary, pine needles), betaines, wheat proteins,vegetable oils and fats, completely biodegradable, can be used by people with sensitive skin.
General cleaner
Conventional
Anionic surfactants, sodium hypochlorite (corrosive disinfectant), sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, caustic soda – or lye; it destroys animal and plant tissues to a great extent), perfume.
Öko (Almawin orange oil cleaning concentrate)Plant-based emulsifier, sugar surfactants, alcohol, plant extracts, lemon-citrus terpene (component of orange peel oil).
Toilet cleaner
Conventional
Formic acid (preservative, antibacterial substance, animal experiments have proven that it is mutagenic, liver and kidney damage or allergies may develop as a result of direct large amounts of contact), nonionic surfactants, perfume.
Öko (Almawin bathroom and toilet cleaner)Sugar surfactant, fatty alcohol sulfate, fatty acid ester, polysaccharide, lactic acid, citric acid, sorbic acid, natural essential oil, water.