Non-Toxic Household Cleaner Bon Ami
Bon Ami powder cleanser is an excellent cleaner to keep around the house because it is non-toxic and has many uses.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Sinks
Cookware
Bathtub
Grout
Bon Ami will not scratch or damage most surfaces yet is effective at tackling difficult stains.
Why It’s Safe
Since 1886, Bon Ami has remained committed to its non-toxic formula by not using bleach, fragrance, or dyes.
Research has linked cleaning agents (particularly bleach and disinfectants) to negative respiratory effects.[1] Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) is not only irritating to the eyes and skin upon touch, but also irritates the respiratory system when inhaled.
Fragrance added to cleaning products is actually a mix of fragrance and chemicals associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and potential effects on the reproductive system. Companies are not required to disclose the ingredients in fragrance, and research has found them to contain unnamed toxic ingredients like phthalates. Phthalates are associated with developmental and reproductive toxicity, endocrine disruption, and cancer.[2][3][4][5]
Synthetic dyes may be harmful if absorbed by the skin or ingested and are unnecessary in cleaning products.
Why You Should Switch Comet & Ajax for Bon Ami
The Environmental Working Group “EWG” air pollution tests found that Comet emitted 146 different chemicals. Comet’s ingredient label lists six total ingredients. Some of the most toxic chemicals detected were formaldehyde, benzene, and chloroform which are associated with cancer or reproductive effects. [6] [7]
Comet and Ajax contain harmful bleaching agents such as trichlorocyanuric acid and troclosene sodium dihydrate. [8] They also use quartz as an abrasive ingredient, which is an inhalation carcinogen. [9][10] Bon Ami uses feldspar instead of quartz which has the added benefit of not scratching while cleaning.
Bon Ami contains 5 simple ingredients and no fragrance, bleach, dyes or other toxic ingredients like those found in Ajax and Comet.
How to Buy
At the time of publishing, the price for 6 cans (14oz each) is $14.99. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Tips
Sprinkle powder on area to be cleaned. Brush with a damp sponge or brush then rinse.
[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3125175/
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5093181/
[3] https://oehha.ca.gov/media/downloads/proposition-65//p65list091319.pdf
[4] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4097177/
[5] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572300
[6] https://www.ewg.org/news/news-releases/2009/10/28/toxic-cleaner-fumes-could-contaminate-california-classrooms
[7] https://static.ewg.org/reports/2009/school_cleaners/EWG-School-Cleaning-Supplies.pdf
[8] https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Troclosene-sodium#section=Toxicity
[9] https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/chemicals/chem_profiles/quartz_silica.html
[10] https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/crystalline-silica
