Ive used Lysol and from time to time did not wear gloves, and my skin was fine..dont try this out. As always, I emphasize the importance of looking at the ingredients. P.S. As Im sure you know, Europe has much stricter laws than the US, and a lot more info apparently, too. Joan Miller. It would be as if I had put gasoline in these bottles. Read about the founders moving story as to why she started Eco-Me here: http://www.eco-me.com/pages/ourstory. I am allergic to Russian thistle (tumble weed) which is natural and grows all over here in the west. We only support brands we truly believe in and confidently recommend. Also after I inhale it I have tight and not pleasant sensation in my nose and even seems in my lungs. Of course it was Mrs. Meyers. The smell of these products made me sick. Im sending a copy of this to Whole Foods. I usually only have natural and safe products in my home. 2. To continue, these are the ingredients of Mrs. Meyers Rose Dish Soap: Water; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Lauryl Glucoside; Lauramine Oxide; Polysorbate 20; [Fragrance: (Citronellal, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool); Rosa Damascena Flower Oil; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil]; Glycerin; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Citric Acid; Methylisothiazolinone; Benzisothiazolinone; Sodium Chloride (source). May also have poor ingredient disclosure. On the other hand, it is great to see that not all Mrs. Meyers products have methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone preservatives. Stay tuned for part 2 of why I think Mrs. Meyers stinks: synthetic fragrance-free solutions! At least I didnt use it on my face, so its still soft and not painfully dry and damaged like the rest Maybe it burned my skin? I will never, ever buy Meyers again. This means they do not kill germs, but rather, lower the number of germs by wiping them away (along with other bacteria, dirt, etc.). I went there after reading your article and looked up the ingredients you wrote about. Or simply make our own cleaning solutions, which is fairly simple to do. I totally agree!!! Not to mention, most of its ingredient lists are really long and difficult for the average consumer to decipher. Many environmental experts suggest taking a more precautionary approach by requiring ingredients to be rigorously tested for safety before they hit the market. I agree with you on the products from Mrs. Meyers. Are Mrs. Meyers Cleaning Products Actually Non-Toxic? And what is the scrum feeling while we bathing? Mix together dry ingredients and soap until its pasty. This is a post Ive been wanting to write for a while, and a friends recent query spurred me on to finally do it. Also some of my co workers were experiencing extreme dry throat. To help fund this model, some of the links on the site are affiliate links. But you wont find 1,4-dioxane on the label, because it is not an ingredient but an impurity that does not legally have to be disclosed. Your email address will not be published. As we express gratitude and care for this land, we honor those who have stewarded it for thousands of years before us. Mrs. Meyers makes me so sick. (LogOut/ Thank you so much for your blog! Likely hazards to health or the environment. Lots of long chemical words. Im sorry you had that bad experience with Mrs. Meyers. Even harder to understand why products are being sold when they are so clearly harmful. Is ur products free of these, I used Mrs Meyers body wash one time and my skin has never been the same ever since. The geranium instantly gave me a headache, so I started researching if it is in fact all natural wish i would have found this site 2 days agoor researched before I bought. So, in this post, we will discuss Mrs. Meyers cleaning products and their ingredients. This post also describes some ways to use Branch Basics around your home with peace of mind regarding its safety. I decided to become a consultant to educte others as well. (There are also things like phthalates and parabens on the fragrance list, but Mrs. Meyers has already said they dont use those, so at least we can cross those off.). But they have been chosen to boost performance as well as scent. (But as Ill explain later, that doesnt necessarily mean Ill be using them moving forward). If you walk through Target's home cleaning aisles, you'll find Everspring's laundry detergent, air fresheners, and other home care products under a big green Target "Clean" logo. Rinse greasy pots and pans in warm water. Mrs. Meyers currently operates under The Caldrea Company, which is owned by S. C. Johnson. Additionally, as mentioned above, its parent company, S. C. Johnson, has faced various lawsuits over the years. Right there, plain as day, was the ingredient I was looking for: Fragrance (Parfum). The Mrs. Meyers products that we will talk about include household cleaners, laundry detergent, dish soap, and hand soap. Thanks for adding to the discussion. Another of the unpronounceable isothiazolinones. P.S. On the face of it, Mrs. Meyers represents a new breed of cleaning product manufacturer who are slowly emerging. Ive smelled the mrs Meyers hand soaps at Walmart out of curiosity and I really didnt care for any of the scents, some were downright nasty. I am put off by a couple of the fragrances because they are too overpowering but there are some that I really love. To begin, the term natural has no legal definition, and, thus, its meaning may differ depending on the context. These ingredients arent added intentionally (and therefore wont be found on any ingredient labels, no matter how transparent), but theyve been found in personal care products and cosmetics more than a few times. Citronella oil is in Murphy soap. Surfactants in Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products. I recommend products containing them on my blog. I hope you will subscribe so we can keep in touch: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/subscribe/ ~Irina. That is to say, fragrance is a mixture of multiple ingredients, many of which can cause allergies. I just dont see how smoking anything can be safer than a little synthetic fragrance. And the results are mixed. To sum up, looking forward to learning how you managed to make it happen. I really dont know what to do now. As a result, carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane is produced and can remain in the final product. This is common, of course, both for conventional and non-toxic brands. I think mostly due tot he location of it in stores. If product gets in eyes, rinse with water. I bought a bar of soap, as soon as I opened it I knew there was synthetic fragrance in it. I used to use EWG for all my research but they have so little info. PURE ingredients that wont harm our families and pets, waterways, the environment or our homes. Too bad I didnt learn on the first try, and it took two purchases for me to learn that I cannot tolerate the smell. Other people do not have this reaction to the basil. Thank you for sharing! Ive purchased the Meyers detergent a couple of times, unfortunately. only chemicals give me headaches like Meyers products, I tried 5 scents, result is the same very strong headache. If they make this product unscented that may be the only way I could use it. The problem with these ingredients doesnt come from the actual ingredients themselves, but rather two chemicals used in making them. Best of luck with your domestic endeavors! You can also look products up at ewg.org They did not rate Shaklee very high. "Definitely a family favorite. Along with that he has autism so it can be difficult to know if something is bothering him so I chose to know what Im using before hand just in case. Boyfriend could not detect that fragrance and thought it smelled good. Unfortunately, there are one or two ingredients in there you should be aware of before buying. Synthetic fragrances are toxic. As long as these harmful additives go unchecked, its important to continue to support the makers who are not using them in the first place. No headaches, rashes etc. If swallowed, drink a glassful of water. Hello Josh! Water; Decyl Glucoside; Fragrance; Butylphenyl Methylpropional; Cinnamyl Alcohol; Citronellol; Geraniol; Hexyl Cinnamal; Limonene; Linalool; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil ; Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil ; ethylene brassylate; linalool; gamma-undecalactone; geraniol; cinnamyl alcohol; 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methanoinden-6-yl acetate; hexyl acetate; benzyl acetate; phenethyl alcohol; cyclamen aldehyde; butylphenyl methylpropional; phenethyl salicylate; amyl salicylate; 2-t-butylcyclohexyl acetate; methyldihydrojasmonate; allyl heptanoate; hexyl cinnamal; citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil; 2-phenoxyethyl isobutyrate; dipropylene glycol; Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract; Lauryl Glucoside; Sodium Citrate; Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate; Citric Acid; Capryleth-4; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Methylisothiazolinone; Benzisothiazolinone. They cut through grease, remove stuck-on grime, and generally do what they need to do. To begin, here are the Mrs. Meyers Mint Multi-Surface Everyday Cleaner ingredients: Water; Decyl Glucoside; [Fragrance: Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil ; Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil; Dipropylene Glycol; Methyldihydrojasmonate; 2,6-Dimethyl-7-Octen-2-Ol; Ethylene Brassylate; Amyl Cinnamal; Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil; 3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-Ol; Benzyl Benzoate; Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil; Linalyl Acetate; Limonene]; Lauryl Glucoside; Sodium Citrate; Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate; Citric Acid; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate; Methylisothiazolinone; Benzisothiazolinone (source). Its SO bizarre. When does adding Siberian Fir Needle to the mix become part of the cleaning solution? This site contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you choose to make a purchase. Would love to hear your perspective on these ingredients how do they compare to brands like Mrs. Meyers, Method, etc: https://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/documents/pdf/147pearl_1g_999pearl.pdf. They use pure organic essential oils & fair trade ingredients. Therefore O did this search & with your help noticed that all Mrs Meyers products are no good for my sensitive kitty! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I somehow had the impression that Mrs. Meyers was safe. The fragrance/perfume industry is protected by patent or trade secret laws which allow them to hide any and all ingredients in their formulations. After a bit of digging i found that a lot of restaurants used NOBLE CHEMICAL INC. products. Mrs. Meyers Still Contains Some Problematic Ingredients. I am chemically sensitive and I can judge how toxic something is by how badly I react to it. It is not intended to provide medical advice or replace the advice or treatment from a personal physician. Thank you for your feedback and kind words, too! Please try Ava Anderson Non Toxic products!! How do you know that the stuff you are selling isnt hurting people? I coughed and hacked so hard, was unable to get my breath. These people are irresponsible and are marketing what I believe is a substance completely unsuitable for the intended use. They hate the scummy feeling while bathing and we cant get the soap to lather enough to bathe. Its not without its flaws, but I find it helpful when Im unsure about the safety of particular ingredients. When I complained to the clerk at the health market that the product made me sick, she acted like I was crazy. Toilet bowl cleaner In the end, Mrs. Meyers had to pay $50,000 and bring the levels of 1,4 dioxane in their dish soap to below that limit. I'm Irina Webb, the trusted non-toxic consumer product researcher. Transparency is really important, so Ill give Mrs. Meyers at least some credit for this. Think about that for a moment. I thought perhaps there was ammonia in it or something. Our fragrance compositions use a combination of natural essential oils and safe synthetic ingredients. As you can see, the dish soap ingredients also have methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone preservatives. Even though Mrs. Meyers provides ingredient lists to its customers (with the exception of full fragrance disclosure), it doesnt really mean all that much in the real world because of the fact that so many of the ingredient lists are very long and filled with complicated and hard-to-decipher chemicals. I tried to wash this out using my regular soap and water about 10 times to no effect. Few/no known or suspected hazards to health or the environment. All of the information by those ahead of me here have been very helpful. And it has only two ingredients: sodium percarbonate and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). So, are Mrs. Meyers products natural? Thanks! Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Meyers Clean Day) is a household cleaning company that carries products like: They offer a wide variety of scents, from classics like Lavender and Lemon Verbena to more unique smells like Honeysuckle and Compassion Flower. Dusting spray Thanks for your post. Ingredients like polyethylene glycol (PEG), and many more ingredients with eth in the name fall under this category. The Eco-Scale rating system created by Whole Foods Market rates products as red, orange, yellow or green based on label disclosure and chemical composition. If you or your loved ones dont have any skin conditions or other chronic health concerns that may be exacerbated by allergens or irritants, you might consider using up what you have and then buying something better next time. My concern about them is that they have no safety data. Thanks again for your help. Not okay. There should be a Consumer Reports investigation. Meanwhile, my mother, sister, and boyfriend look at us like were crazy. In stores, I hold my breath if I have to pass Mrs. Meyers products. Web: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/mission-values/environmental-stewardship/eco-scale/rating-system, Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future. Read Reviews. Besides, there is an ethoxylated ingredient in this laundry detergent. Rich, Thick and makes Grease Disappear like Nobody's Business., UPC Code 808124111035 Manufactured by The Caldrea Company However, according to the Ingredient Glossary, there is less than 1% of sodium benzoate in Mrs. Meyers products. I dont condone its use on a daily basis and of course my intention is to help people, not harm them. How I missed the fragrance ingredient while at the store I have no idea. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. We placed it in a plastic bag knotted it and threw it in trash! 1. I went to the eye doctor because they were so swollen. Thanks for the comment & happy cleaning! It took about 2 days to clear my lungs from it. Lets take a look at some of the eco-friendly phrases we found on Mrs. Meyers website and products with a bit of a critical eye: Garden-Inspired Scents >> While that may be true, it doesnt actually mean anything. Can someone please advise what I can put this mix in to clean with easily? In each case, the smell was so strong it caused my throat and nose to feel scratchy. Mrs. Meyers products are the worst due to the strength of the smell, but Ive also caught of whiff of the same nausea-inducing scent in a Method cleaner and in an organic bubble bath. ~Irina. Siberian Fir Needle? or Dalmatian Sage to our domestic environment? This entry was posted on February 10, 2011 at 12:47 pm and is filed under blog, health, home. They are sold at Target. Are they 100% natural? So while its not a stain remover, Id certainly use it for an everyday wash. They list the ingredients on the bottle, on their website products pages, and in an Ingredient Glossary on their website. Their nature-inspired copy and imagery can be misleading to customers. The owners were unaware and glad I told them, so they discontinued the []. Does anyone else find these titles, for example of these plant essential oils silly? I could not breath and found the culprit. The lavender scent gave me the biggest headache every time I had to use it!! But The Ingredient Lists are Long & Hard to Decipher, 4. In addition, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) studies show that 1,4-dioxane can penetrate human skin. And its sister company, Method, got in legal trouble for greenwashing back in 2016. Even if I LIKED the smell of Mrs. Meyers products, the fragrance is WAY too strong. I dont understand why this brand is so popular its like every cleaning video channel on YouTube uses these products like its a fashion trend everyone trying to be all cutesy and I think its sucks! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. It took me two weeks to realize that only when I went to bed I was getting sick, hacking, drainage, itchy throat and crusted shut eyes. However, you can do better if you want to. Not on my free blog. These products are NOT natural products. People gave me products of theirs and I had to throw them away for the same reason. Hi, Lenny: Choose unscented ones or scented with essential oils, not natural fragrance. ~Irina, Does it make a difference if I use the body wash or the bar soap, Hi, Lenny: Bar soaps are safer, generally speaking. As a mother of nine, she was no-nonsense, and had a sensible approach to living a healthy and balanced life. I have so many of these bottles now, I dont know what to do with them. , Hi, Patsy! (+ A Review). You could also add essential oils once it has cooled. (Find out why.) A part of me wonders if there is some kind of genetic factor when it comes to Mrs. Meyers. Jenny, could you post the name of the documentary and where to view it. Alina, you are the third person who asked me about Honest company. Low and behold there it wasFRAGRANCE! NO TOXIC CHEMICALS!!!! Hello and thank you for the very important work you are doing. The ethoxylated ingredient in Mrs. Meyers detergent is Laureth-7 with a rating of 3 and limited data in the Skin Deep database. I am desperately looking for a product which can remove the annoying odor created from using Miss Meyers products. Do you feel the ingredients are safe to shower with? It depends If you cant use regular soap because of hard water, youre looking for an option that you can find in most stores or Amazon, and you dont have individual sensitivity to chemicals in the 7th Generation hand liquid, this is a good option for you. Id rather focus on solutions than problems. I brought this up with Mrs. Myers customer support and got a response that they acknowledged the email but no action or apology was issued. I usually buy free of all dyes, chemicals and perfumes. I do like the direction that Eco-Me products are going baking soda, and white vinegar ingredients BUT as a consumer why are we paying for these formulations at all? It is rated 1 (with 10 as most toxic) and has limited data in the EWG Skin Deep database . However, its can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane depending on how its manufactured. http://www.avaandersonnontoxic.com/patricia or on FB as ava anderson non toxic presented by patricia, Hey i just bought lavendar laundry soap and my comforter of 5 yrs and new sheets i just washed lost its sheen im beyond upset no more sheen on my satin comforter and it feels scratchy and itchy now ,great dont mind if i lose money on soap but now my beautiful comforter is ruined, i will go to vinegar and maybe dreft baby detergent so its easy on clothes i guess, READERS BEWARE: Before you go tossing out your Mrs. Meyers cleaners, please be advised that this blog is written by a person who sells herbal drugs on Etsy called vivid visions.. I am not allergic to anything really- but I know when I go into a highly perfumed store my head always starts hurting. Another change is that Mrs. Meyers no longer claims that it has natural cleaning products. And you will see whether they are safe and whether what people say about them is true. (As a side note, there is a genetic variation in the human genome that makes a small number of people think that cilantro tastes like soap. So, I think the Olive Oil ingredient does nothing, and you need to decrease the quantity of the concenrate chemicals/ingredients. But its important to remember that plant-based ingredients can also be allergens for some people. Have you visited the mrsmeyers.com/ingredients-glossary ? CP, Hi, Chrissy, be sure to check out my Shop: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/shop/ ~Irina. Very eye opening. Benzisothiazolinone Basically see above. ~Irina. I will get to the bottom of this. I care a heck of a lot about the ecosystem, and the one I care most about is yours. I am probably one of the luckiest consumers around as I try to investigate anything I will use in my home. I was looking at Mrs. Meyers soaps and Im grateful for your review. I do not take companies safety claims at face value. I also break out in hives if I touch cayenne pepper and even baby powder. I looked at the bottle again today because my clothes were smelling unusually good ,as if I had gone back to my Downey days. If so, what are your thoughts? I am so happy that I found You! Here are the primary ingredient groups that might be problematic to conscious consumers like yourself: All of Mrs. Meyers products contain fragrance on their ingredients lists. To me, it smells like applesauce. Eco-Me is a 100% natural cleaning, pet and personal care product line that uses ingredients found right in the kitchen like vinegar, baking soda and olive oil as well pure plant essential oils for fragrance to create effective, healthy, and safe products for your entire family. And plenty of synthetic are completely harmless. Thank you for sharing the truth about this dangerous and unethical company. by Connie Pitts. The mixture I made of ACv & water smells moldy. Her partners in crime also include Simple Green and Method (whose products also include artificial colors). Mrs Meyers products are toxic, and I thank you for spreading the word. Aloe Vera. Its been ten minutes and my throat and lungs still hurt. Very very dry. Seems too good to be true hehehe, Hi Larissa: I like Branch Basics a lot. Its slightly more expensive than supermarket detergents. Have you tried doTERRA Essential Oils products made from PURE essential oils? We are glad we can help! Oh, this is good. Dr. Bronners is the way to go. What could you tell him to do?, Mr. Polanski likes the cost of an HMO plan available in his area, but would like to be able to visit . I unfortunately placed an order for Mrs. Meyers hand soap before realizing it had fragrance in it. In addition, they also warn us that the products contain fragrance allergens. Mrs. Meyers gives me terrible headaches and I can see why! I feel like I can taste soap in my mouth. The fragrance ingredients contain some of those that we discussed above geraniol, hexyl cinnamal, and linalool. Its very similar to what an air freshener or perfume does to me. They are green washing and its sad because people are trying to make healthy choices and companies like this one are conning people into believing they are using an ECO option. My next week post is going to be on bar soap. Fragrance can be made from any combination of petroleum and non-petroleum derived substances, including formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene (I dont think Mrs. Meyers includes any of these). I dont generally have allergy symptoms or use fabric softener. But unfortunately, a lot of these well-known eco-friendly and natural brands are guilty of greenwashing. Recyclable Packaging* (less pumps & caps) >> Im personally not too impressed by recyclability anymore. $8.39. Not sure whats in the hand soap at the library/store bathrooms . Here are some links to other brands and guides to help you find non-toxic and effective alternatives to Mrs. Meyers: Here are some more commonly asked questions about the Mrs. Meyers brand and products: Mrs. Meyers cleaning products are soaps, not disinfectants. I actually recently came to the same conclusion. I was holding Mrs Meyers all purpose in my hand earlier and thought to myselfthis doesnt seem right, Id better go home and check it out before I buy it. Note that Mrs. Meyers hand soap contains citric acid, too. Lastly, what does that *asterisk* next to the Recyclable Packaging mean? If you dive into the various product labels, youll find that Mrs. Meyers discloses some of their fragrance ingredients, while continuing to hide others. Where is your attach photo option?!?! All fragrances are phthalate-free.. Im about halfway through the bottle and very close to dumping it down the drain. Finally I dumped the entire container down the toilet and begged my significant other to run buy some decent detergent. I came across this looking for what happened to the radish scent that I love, I found out its discontinued. My father and I absolutely cant stand the stuff. After only a few days of using Mrs. Meyers again I can tell my hands are getting worse. My skin has wrinkled, and knuckles and joints on hand have turned very dark. Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. This particular bottle is the lemon verbena scented. Version theresa multitude of options available. I have to smell everything I use as I have a Heavy meatl toxicity issue which exacerbates all the smells. Keep out of reach of children and pets. My favorite thing about them is their products dont have that fake chemical smell to them. Instead how about, (and I do realize that this would completely contradict the purposes of an entire green cleaning products industry): Baking Soda ($1 and change), white vinegar ($ 1 and change) and if we really need to add yet another smell on top of all the other Scented products out there.. how about simply adding some lemon/citrus peel from the half unused lemon in my fridge. I also know Im not the only one who cant stand these synthetic fragrances. Additionally, if a label describes its ingredients as naturally-derived, it can be rather misleading. What appears on the label: Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Lauramine Oxide, Fragrance, Glycerin, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Seed Oil, Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed OIl, Quillaja Saponaria (Soap) Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, PEG-5 Cocoate, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzisothiazolinone. The Filtery is produced on the traditional territory of the Kaskaskia, Osage, Shawandasse Tula, Myaamia, Adena, and Hopewell Tribal Nations. It looks like theyre doing the right thing. Opening up the bottle I would agree it was not an unpleasant smell it smelled a bit like detergent with a bit of cut grass. ~Irina, I I used the rosemary handsoap I believe it was .. yesterday and had a instant severe allergic reaction to it. Top scoring factors: May contain ingredients with potential for acute aquatic toxicity; skin irritation/allergies/damage; respiratory effects. Hello! Thank you! Its still the same issue with this brand of dish soap and products. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Mr. Zachow has a condition for which three drugs are available. Polysorbate 20. Thank you so much, Ashley, for this. Lets give an answer to it. As far as laundry detergent, the most effective natural soap Ive used is homemade. So even though they might not be unsafe, they also cant be said to be safe either. As briefly mentioned above, companies are legally allowed to hide almost 4,000 different ingredients under the single label of fragrance (or parfum). Needless to say I contacted the company and they did a lot of beating around the bush in explaining their safe synthetic fragrance. Do they make a glass spray bottle or does anyone have good ideas they can share? Next, let us look at the ingredients of one of the Mrs. Meyers cleaning products Lavender Laundry Detergent: Water; Laureth-7; Lauryl Glucoside; Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate; Fatty Acid, C8 C18 And C18 Unsatd. Thanks for you and your blog. It only made sense to expand on what I was doing on Dandruff Deconstructed and applying that knowledge to Safe Household Cleaning. All The first change in Mrs. Meyers products as I mentioned above is the disclosure of their fragrance ingredients and warning us that there are allergens among them. Then, lauryl alcohol is treated with sulfur trioxide gas or chlorosulfuric acid to produce Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Im not very happy about this at all. I do think more people need to be warned about Mrs. Meyers products so thanks for the validation. Hi, Claudene: Thank you for asking! Why? have you seen Todd Hayness movie Safe Drama. Please that that into account. While in the privy of one of my favorite restaurants (lots of local & sustainable NYC restaurants love Mrs. Meyers), I decided to peek at the label to confirm my suspicions. What a scam they are. Especially considering how much care and attention they applied in choosing the other ingredients. The first surfactant is Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine. Can you recommend hand soap and laundry detergent that is toxin free? I simply cannot tolerate Meyers products. Citric Acid. I dont recommend anyone use these products. Add to Bucket. So regarding the article I read about Mrs. Meyers Clean Day hand soapI too am using cute liquid soap dispensers in my home and want to find large refills of a safe soap. Compared to the more mainstream detergents I definitely would. These people are irresponsible and are marketing what I can put this mix to... Im personally not too impressed by recyclability anymore this post, we honor those who have stewarded for. 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