The fragrance ladys a long time too, like over night. (But as Ill explain later, that doesnt necessarily mean Ill be using them moving forward). CP, Hi, Chrissy, be sure to check out my Shop: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/shop/ ~Irina. ), A Brief Overview of the Mrs. Meyers Brand. I dont know what you guys are looking at But my bottle of meyers hand soap says it has formaldehyde in it,, since when it that natural? And it has only two ingredients: sodium percarbonate and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). There are a lot of green cleaning products on the market, and even more jumping on board every day. Synthetic fragrances are toxic. The only exception Ive found is Iowa Pine, which is seasonal; I would accept that it still contains artifical components, though. Thanks for calling this company out onto the carpet. Ive never purchased mrs Meyers, but when I was a home health aide I came across some of these products in peoples homes. I am all for all natural cleaning products but I stay far away from all the Meyers ones. Even my light blue tee shirt had anground-in orangey stain that was noticeably faded. This product boasts it has no parabens, phthalates, phosphate, chlorine or formaldehyde. have you seen Todd Hayness movie Safe Drama. Methylisothiazolinone. Companies like Mrs Meyers are selling products that people think are natural but they arent. He has tried two but had an allergic reaction to them. As we express gratitude and care for this land, we honor those who have stewarded it for thousands of years before us. Have you looked into Jessica Albas Honest Company products? Made with Essential Oils & Other Thoughtfully Chosen / Plant-Derived Ingredients >> Even though its made with essential oils, that doesnt mean there arent other (potentially problematic) ingredients added. It smells like musk. All
This is a post Ive been wanting to write for a while, and a friends recent query spurred me on to finally do it. Do you have a preference for an essential oil company ? At no cost to you. Another change is that Mrs. Meyers no longer claims that it has natural cleaning products. I care a heck of a lot about the ecosystem, and the one I care most about is yours. I use a high quality line of skin care that is not natural or organic and I have no reaction to it except better skin. We will talk about the ones used in the hand soap further. On their website, Mrs. Meyers states that Our products never contain ammonia, chlorine, parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, artificial colorants, phosphates or petroleum distillates.. This is probably the most common excuse companies give for not disclosing ingredient information to their customers. These people are irresponsible and are marketing what I believe is a substance completely unsuitable for the intended use. I usually only have natural and safe products in my home. Dont get me wrong, eons and eons better than the standard, commercial cleaning products of old, but do I really need to add cilantro, lavender, or whatever other random scent they come up with? I hope it helps. Some potential for hazards to health or the environment. Citric Acid. After reading all these comments, I can see I am not alone in how this product severely started to affect my health, as I am a rather healthy person overall and am very strict on the products I use and foods I will eat. [] (like Mrs. Meyers, Method, and Simple Green) because they contain synthetic fragrances. Mrs. Thelma A. Meyer is an Iowa native and mother of nine. Did you ever end up finding one? $8.39. Your comment will definitely help someone else. So if youre looking for cleaning products without any of these oils, we recommend Branch Basics (for an all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent, & hand soap) and/or Force of Nature (for all-purpose cleaner or air freshener). By the way, the absence of preservatives in a product is concerning too and sometimes even dangerous. Its been ten minutes and my throat and lungs still hurt. Eco-Me brings a fun and fresh new energy to the cleaning category with its back-to-basics ingredients and modern family branding. I noticed there was mold growing on the inside of the plastic spray bottle in a matter of days. I was using Method before and discovered the same thing you did. Its avaandersonnontoxic.com/sylviatavares. I used to buy them at Whole foods thinking since they are sold there- they must be totally all natural. Well, true I guess. On the other hand, it is great to see that not all Mrs. Meyers products have methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone preservatives. Also after I inhale it I have tight and not pleasant sensation in my nose and even seems in my lungs. Never ever have I had a reaction like this to anything in the world and Im almost 40! It is sad that some people cannot accept the truth. (. Hi, Margie, Have you taken a look at their ingredients? . Do the ingredients match the claims. There is no other fragrance Im aware of that Im allergic to like their products. However, there's also a huge caveat to this: Mrs. Meyer's still uses " fragrance " as an ingredient in all of their products, leading to a big deduction in their "transparency points.". I also use their oatmeal, which I love! This post also describes some ways to use Branch Basics around your home with peace of mind regarding its safety. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate. Some people saying the products must be synthetic and toxic because of the allergic responses they had. Read about the founders moving story as to why she started Eco-Me here: http://www.eco-me.com/pages/ourstory. Mrs. Meyers has since corrected this problem. For instance, the ingredients in the Mrs. Meyers cleaning products that may be associated with allergy are Amyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalyl Acetate, and Limonene. What about a weeks worth of steroids I have to take? 2. After a brief look into the Grove Collaborative, I can tell you that not all their products meet my safety requirements. Siberian Fir Needle? or Dalmatian Sage to our domestic environment? The world safe and synthetic fragrance does not go together. As a result, carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane is created and can remain in the end product as a contaminant. [] Raganella.com There are a lot of green cleaning products on the market, and even more jumping on board every day. Life begins to smell (naturally) sweet again. Quite the opposite they shout about them from the rooftops. Theyre just not exactly the whole truth. 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. I just used the Meyers Bathroom Lemon Verbena & just about died! I did some googling, and found this: Why I think Mrs. Meyers Stinks Im not the only one who has a reaction to Mrs. []. What I have notice is some of their scents I enjoy, other scents I did not like at all, smelled too sweet, or too strong. Interested in a breakdown for a specific brand? Does anyone else find these titles, for example of these plant essential oils silly? 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. Those who consume Vivid Visions know exactly what is in it: whole plant botanicals and nothing else. I dont know what it is, but I will NEVER use that product again! I can use these ingredients to clean everything in my home, and then I can leave my nose free to smell what Id like to smell, like the alluring perfume from a woman, or I get to smell that fragrance from a juicy orange that Im about to eat, the herbs simmering as Im making dinner, or the basil plant in the window sill . I trust my senses first, but when I want a little confirmation for my concerns, I turn to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) cosmetic database. Likely hazards to health or the environment. Feel free to use the main menu at the top of my website pages to navigate my website. About the ratings: EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. Why? You can read about it here. Not to mention, most of its ingredient lists are really long and difficult for the average consumer to decipher. You can see them in processed non-organic food. Even though we often lack solid data, we generally play on the safe side and assume that if something isnt great for humans, its probably not great for dogs, cats, or other animals either. Mrs. Meyers Products Are Free From Some of the Worst Ingredients, 3. Although Mrs. Meyers has a few things going for it (such as being phthalate-free), its not completely non-toxic. I am the owner of a small cleaning service in TN, and we are wanting to be more intentional about using healthy and friendly products in the homes of our clients. Id go with EO or Seventh Generation. Do they make a glass spray bottle or does anyone have good ideas they can share? Thank you so much for this article! Grove Collaborative is pretty much always giving away free Mrs. Meyers bundles when you sign up for a membership (you know what I meanyouve probably gotten a referral code from a friend or family member at some point!). We all love Mrs. Meyers hand soap.my husband even comments on how much he likes this scent." MommaG, Lexington, SC. I used to buy Shaklee products and then I found out that they have been sold several times. Mrs. Meyers gives me terrible headaches and I can see why! I totally agree!!! Especially considering how much care and attention they applied in choosing the other ingredients. I continue to run across cleaning product makers such as Mrs. Meyers & Method that are using artificial fragrance and passing themselves off as a healthy, natural option. 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. Best wishes, Octego Ltd. One of my kittys was having difficulty breathing after I used Lemon Verbena scented Mrs Meyers, figured it was the citrus. Hello and thank you for the very important work you are doing. I hadnt realized the products had synthetic fragrances. In fact, they are on my approved list of preservatives. No noxious chemicals/fumes and they really work. Firstly, coconut oil is turned into fatty acids that are used to derive lauryl alcohol. We are glad we can help! Does anyone have anything to say regarding pure selects its fragrance free but does offer fragrances that you can insert. 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 suggest you always take claims made by a brand with a grain of salt. Not sure, I digress. If you have a bottle of Mrs. Meyers soap sitting next to your sink, dont freak out. Meanwhile, my mother, sister, and boyfriend look at us like were crazy. Needless, to say I got to feeling really sick with pounding headaches ( I never get headaches) after eating off the dishes that had been washed with Meyers so I decided to investigate as to what could have caused my issues and I found your blog. Thank you for your feedback and kind words, too! I was itchy red breaking out all over itchy throat coughing started choking had a hard time breathing I took benadryl and it helped before any swelling happened but worst allergic reaction Ive experienced so far to anything, Hi, Niki: I am so sorry to hear that. Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Laundry Detergent is a biological laundry liquid that Ive had my eye on for a while. I hope you will subscribe so we can keep in touch: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/subscribe/ ~Irina. Of course, a long and complicated ingredient list doesnt automatically something is bad, but it can add to the frustration many consumers feel when trying to reduce the amount of toxins in their homes. Think about that for a moment. Stainless steel appliance polish Thanks for the comment & happy cleaning! Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Mr. Zachow has a condition for which three drugs are available. 1-8 of 182 Reviews. This is common, of course, both for conventional and non-toxic brands. Or simply make our own cleaning solutions, which is fairly simple to do. Seems too good to be true hehehe, Hi Larissa: I like Branch Basics a lot. If you have looked at it, or decide to, please share your thoughts on the definitions they supply. Just read that South Texas (where I live) has hard water so confirms your suspicions. This product boasts it has no parabens, phthalates, phosphate, chlorine or formaldehyde. These surfactants are considered mild and, hence, are common in baby shampoos and washes. How do you know that the stuff you are selling isnt hurting people? I am not allergic to anything really- but I know when I go into a highly perfumed store my head always starts hurting. Moreover, there is Polysorbate 20 which is an ethoxylated ingredient. The ratings indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. Thanks for your post. The liquid inside was light yellow in color but not lemony, even with citric acid as an ingredient. The only product they dont have available on their website (which is CleanHappens which was confusing for me to find) is a Laundry detergentDoes someone have a good recommendation on a great all natural laundry detergent that ACTUALLY CLEANS!?!? In each case, the smell was so strong it caused my throat and nose to feel scratchy. I got this hand soap thinking it was only scented with essential oils. Made without parabens & phthalates, MEA & DEA, or artificial colors. >> Here again, we have the same idea. Surfactants in Mrs. Meyer's cleaning products. However, I do not believe products that we use on bodies or at home should be made with carcinogenic chemicals because they are not good for the environment and workers. So many companies claim to be green or all natural but really fall short. I also hate cilantro. P.S. They are truly natural, not synthetic. Unlike the mainstream manufacturers, the new breed of company arent scared to disclose their ingredients. So if MrsMyers is working for you and you cut out all the others, moderation MAY be the key here. Kitchen cleaner 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. 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. My father and I absolutely cant stand the stuff. Their nature-inspired copy and imagery can be misleading to customers. How about, Cactus aloe pine? or Grape berry aloe talk about a Marketing and Branding free for all! I definitely ha e allergic reactions to whatever the overall fragrance is in their products. Not okay Mrs. Meyers. Hi, Patsy: it sounds like you have hard water. Finally, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is treated with carcinogenic ethylene oxide to make Sodium Laureth Sulfate. I mean I enjoy yummy smelling and new products too, but I have a messy man 2messy kids, and pets. There should be a Consumer Reports investigation. Mrs. Meyers makes me so sick. I have the same reaction to Meyers cleaning products. This means they do not kill germs, but rather, lower the number of germs by wiping them away (along with other bacteria, dirt, etc.). Thanks for the recommendation for Better Life. Mrs. meyers products are NOT SAFE, and what is with all of the tree oils in the ingredients? 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. (Or Is It Actually Toxic? The new breed are aware of the problems caused by the traditional approach to manufacturing cleaning products. It is funny that you asked because I knew that I have not completed my hand soap series but I thought since nobody asked for it I can work on something else. Have you visited the mrsmeyers.com/ingredients-glossary ? Mrs. Meyers Still Contains Some Problematic Ingredients. I have used Mrs. Meyers products in the past, and I can say that, yes, they are just as effective as other cleaners (both conventional and non-toxic) when it comes to getting the job done. Thanks , Hi, Sara: It looks like they use phenoxyethanol, fragrance as a mixture of undisclosed ingredients, and Cocamidopropyl betaine so they wont be qualified to be promoted on my blog. PURE ingredients that wont harm our families and pets, waterways, the environment or our homes. Only the third drug works for him and it is not on his Part D plan's formulary. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. just got an order from soap.com with 3 mrs. meyers products. What a scam they are. 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. Not only that, but saying something is recyclable is often just a thing companies do to push responsibility off on the consumer without doing anything to actually deal with their role in our global plastics crisis. But what's the difference between the two, and how do you know which one is best for you? I decided to become a consultant to educte others as well. Not a fire that has to be gently nurtured and weened into life upon every waking. EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from the published scientific EWG provides information on cleaning product ingredients from published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. Anyway, all the liquid soaps Ive looked at have synthetic surfactants and preservatives and I am not a big fan of either. Stacks of dirty dishes are unsightly and quickly become smelly - ick! If product gets in eyes, rinse with water. Rinse greasy pots and pans in warm water. In their assessment, Mrs. Meyers products range from 3 to 6 on their 10-point hazard scale (thats moderately hazardous). This has been the case with everything from tobacco to PFAS, pesticides to pharmaceuticals, and more. 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. Its still the same issue with this brand of dish soap and products. However, there are noticeable changes in their products, which I attribute to consumer power. Amy what essential oils are you using. Besides, there is an ethoxylated ingredient in this laundry detergent. Have a Pepsi day, Haha, Jim, you sound like my dad. The ingredients I would like to draw your attention to are fragrance and preservatives. Eco-Me was born out of need and concern. Lavender shouldnt smell like anything other than lavender. Their dish soap contained more than 10 ppm of 1,4 dioxane, which is a carcinogen. However, you can do better if you want to. Ohio Toxic Train Derailment: What Can You Do? When it comes to certain products (like outdoor furniture, for example), there arent a lot of great products on the market that are perfectly non-toxic (and also aesthetically pleasing, effective, and budget-friendly). 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). Additionally, whether or not something is truly recyclable often depends on where its being recycled and what that citys capabilities are, so putting a blanket recyclable statement over something isnt really that helpful. I am desperately looking for a product which can remove the annoying odor created from using Miss Meyers products. I would love to help you! I agree with you on the products from Mrs. Meyers. Currently, I am using this brand: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/branch-basics-safe-cleaning-products/ You can also find other cleaning products I like here: https://ireadlabelsforyou.com/shop/ I hope you are doing well! Your email address will not be published. And its return on investment for the species is paramount! I really dont know what to do now. Let me know if you have more questions. I just dont see how smoking anything can be safer than a little synthetic fragrance. In short, to answer the question posed in the title as to the safety of Mrs. Meyers products, unfortunately, I do not recommend them. Thank you so much, Ashley, for this. 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. For these reasons, we dont recommend Mrs. Meyers products as completely safe for your pets. Can someone please advise what I can put this mix in to clean with easily? ~Irina, I I used the rosemary handsoap I believe it was .. yesterday and had a instant severe allergic reaction to it. Thank you! Required fields are marked *. So far, there is no information on what may be safe levels of exposure to benzisothiazolinone in cosmetic products from the point of view of sensitization. Add to Bucket. In stores, I hold my breath if I have to pass Mrs. Meyers products. 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. Have you tried doTERRA Essential Oils products made from PURE essential oils? Meyers Clean Day products not only make me sick, but they also dont smell like what they say they smell like. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain. Nonetheless, in my opinion, it should have a higher rating for the following reasons. Im sending a copy of this to Whole Foods. Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Dish Soap, Basil. Patricia B Water can kill you if you drink too much. The detergent is a biological washing liquid. 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. Very very dry. Then well answer some of your most commonly asked questions about Mrs. Meyers at the end. The crisp scent of basil must be some kind of petroleum product. I just left a pet store barely able to breathe. The fragrance is nice but after a few squirts on the kitchen counters I am feeling my asthma starting up. I'm so glad you're here! Hi, Claudene: Thank you for asking! Any experience with Dr. Bonners organic products? Note that Mrs. Meyers hand soap contains citric acid, too. Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate a coconut derived readily biodegradable gentle surfactant with viscosity modifying characteristics from coconut Another really gentle surfactant, Coconut Acid a coconut derived gentle cleanser and emulsifier, Amylase Enzyme Blend removes starch stains and helps surfactant ingredients clean even better, Mannanase Enzyme Blend removes organic stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better, Lipase Enzyme Blend removes fat and oil stains and helps the detergent ingredients clean even better, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil provides fragrance, Abies Alba (Fir) Leaf Oil provides fragrance and cleaning efficacy, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Oil provides fragrance and reduces foaming, Methylisothiazolinone while this is a non-formaldehyde preservative which ther company proudly claim, this preservative. I also make natural household products & skin care that I sell through Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/raganella. I funnel it all into an empty detergent container (like Ecos or Seventh Generation, which are the two I use in a pinch). Even though a product may contain natural ingredients, such as extracts and oils, it does not mean that the whole product is natural. Very eye opening. Her partners in crime also include Simple Green and Method (whose products also include artificial colors). Im not very happy about this at all. Thank you for sharing this with us! Ive used Lysol and from time to time did not wear gloves, and my skin was fine..dont try this out. I have to smell everything I use as I have a Heavy meatl toxicity issue which exacerbates all the smells. I am not allergic to anything. I couldnt resist asking what brand of dish soap she was using, knowing full well what the answer would be. It contains 1 cup of each: Castile soap (like Dr Bronners), vinegar, baking soda, washing soda (optional), borax (optional). Whenever we see a non-toxic or natural company get acquired by a large corporation, we usually take an even more skeptical eye. Mrs. Meyers is one of those green brands that has managed to break through to the mainstream. (LogOut/ It was definitely a mistake to assume that! A lot of people on their Facebook Page seem equally displeased. You seem like a nice person, and I dont want to attack or disrespect you, but do you really think what you are selling is healthy for people? But they have been chosen to boost performance as well as scent. This usually means that the product is at least better than many of the more conventional products out there, even if its not the best option. I will say that many of Ms. Meyers bottles say theyre Made with at least 30% post-consumer plastic. And while thats certainly better than nothing when it comes to reducing the amount of virgin plastic being generated, there are many other things Mrs. Meyers could do to decrease the amount of plastic in their products (like offer refill or concentrate options, employ compostable paper parts, etc). The mixture I made of ACv & water smells moldy. All fragrances are phthalate-free.. I make sure Im not using any of those products wherever I go. 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. Ive heard good things about Charlies Soap and Soap Nuts, but havent tried either one. I usually buy free of all dyes, chemicals and perfumes. To sum up, looking forward to learning how you managed to make it happen. Thank you for asking. 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. Of course it was Mrs. Meyers. Not many of us would want to wash our dishes in gasoline or WD-40. Thus,its not one of those companies where you can say that all the products are toxic, or all are safe. Lavendar is the worst, as it smells like poison and I can taste it in the air after someone uses it. I actually recently came to the same conclusion. Mrs. Meyers soaps form a rash on the backs of my hands. Your blog is great! Is there a particular cleaning product line you recommend? Bath Sheet vs. Bath Towel: Whats the Difference? So we know that Mrs. Meyers formulations are free from some of the most notorious toxins like phthalates, but that doesnt mean theyre in the clear. 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! I'm Irina Webb, the trusted non-toxic consumer product researcher. Please check back for updated scores in the near future. Here are some others who share my concern: In this last post from the Smart Mama, she refers to a study where Mrs. Meyers was found to contain high levels of 1,4 dioxane, a carcinogenic solvent. Im chemically sensitive and have a terrible reaction to synthetic fragrances. 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