Celebrate Clean Air Month and National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month With Seventh Generation Under The Sink Makeover Review and Giveaway! #contest #giveaway

Seventh Generation wants to let you know that May is Clean Air and National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and reminds families that switching up their cleaning routines could help to eliminate many of the triggers that change this sunny and breezy season into one filled with a runny noses and itchy eyes!   With headaches, dry eyes, stuffy noses and fatigue being just a few of the symptoms that the 60 million asthma and allergy sufferers in America would like to avoid this spring (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America), it’s especially important to use non-toxic cleaners that are safe for your family and may help lessen allergy symptoms.

The Environmental Protection Agency has found that indoor levels of air pollution may be two to five times higher than outdoor pollutant levels. The EPA also found that one of the contributing factors to the high levels in of pollution in the home is a result of products used in household cleaning and maintenance. With 63 hazardous chemical products in the average American household (Consumer Product Safety Commission), it’s time for adults to become educated about the respiratory hazards in their homes, in order to protect the health of their families.

Aside from opening windows, an easy way to improve indoor air quality is to clear out the hazardous cleaning chemicals used in the home, as some release toxic fumes when in use and are often scented with fragrances that can be irritating. Avoiding cleaning products displaying warnings like “corrosive,” “harmful” and “irritant” on their labels and replacing them with non-toxic, Eco-friendly ones like Seventh Generation’s Free and Clear line that does not contain any fragrance or dyes, are safer for the family and won’t trigger allergy/asthma symptoms.

Additionally, as a part of its commitment to empowering people with the knowledge of maintaining a healthy, safe home for their family, Seventh Generation teamed up with WebMD and Healthy Child Healthy World to create a free online resource for parents that helps uncover additional hazards in a virtual home and provides resources and information on removal. The tool is called Health eHome and also has the “Health eHome Check,” where parents can test the safety of their home and get personalized results and an action plan.

Meet the Company:

Seventh Generation is committed to becoming the world’s most trusted brand of authentic, safe, and environmentally-responsible products for a healthy home. For 20 years, the closely held Burlington, Vermont-based company has been at the forefront of a cultural change in consumer behavior and business ethics.

One of the country’s first self-declared “socially responsible” companies, Seventh Generation is a business that operates according to a new and different set of principles and values that in many ways are a marked departure from those long considered “traditional.” Its business practice is focused on offering people avenues to express their idealism, passion, and commitment to causes larger than themselves at every point along its supply chain-from suppliers and partners to shareholders, customers and its own staff.

The company derives its name from the Great Law of the Iroquois that states, “In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” Every time you use a Seventh Generation product you are making a difference by saving natural resources, reducing pollution, keeping toxic chemicals out of the environment and making the world a safer place for this and the next seven generations.

Educating This and Future Generations

Seventh Generation is committed to helping consumers make informed choices.

Seventh Generation provides information in several formats: on packaging, on this Web site, in 7Gen News (look in the upper right corner on any Seventh Generation web page to sign up) and in booklets and presentations by Jeffrey Hollender, company President and Chief Inspired Protagonist, as well as other members of our community.

A complete line of non-toxic household products

Seventh Generation brand-name products include: non-chlorine bleached, 100% recycled paper towels, bathroom and facial tissues, and napkins; non-toxic, phosphate-free cleaning, dish and laundry products; plastic trash bags made from recycled plastic; chlorine-free baby diapers, training pants, and baby wipes; and chlorine-free feminine care products, including organic cotton tampons.

Our donations program

We dedicate 10% of our profits to non-profit community, environmental, health, and responsible business organizations working for positive change.

Through the Mom Trials: I just love using Seventh Generation cleaning products!  They are one of the main natural cleaning products I use to clean my home and I’m amazed at their tough and effective cleaning power without the toxic fumes and hazardous chemicals!  I love the peace of mind to know that these cleaners doesn’t cause harsh fumes and that my family won’t come in contact with any chemicals that could be damaging to their health.  I also like the fact that all their products doesn’t overwhelm me with their natural scents and are completely biodegradable making them good for the environment.

I received an Under The Sink Makeover Cleaning Package from Seventh Generation that included their Wild Orange & Cedar Spice Kitchen Cleaner, Green Mandarin & Leaf All Purpose Cleaner, Ruby Grapefruit & Herb Glass Cleaner, Green Mandarin & Leaf Shower Cleaner, Emerald Cypress & Fir Toilet Bowl Cleaner, and 100% Recycled Natural Paper Towels.  All these cleaners can tackle just about any housecleaning dilemma you may have and is a much safer alternative than conventional cleaners that contain petroleum and other harmful ingredients.  No matter what cleaning challenge you may have, these non-t0xic cleaning products will help you achieve a safe, clean environment in your home for your family and loved ones!

Here is more information about each product taken from the website:

Seventh Generation Wild Orange & Cedar Spice Kitchen Cleaner

*Excellent for cleaning up cooking surfaces and for odor control in garbage containers.

Seventh Generation Green Mandarin & Leaf All-Purpose Cleaner

*Ideal for preventing soap scum buildup in your shower caused by mold and mildew. Use daily for best results.

Seventh Generation Ruby Grapefruit & Herb Glass Cleaner

*Cleans without streaks and uses no harsh chemicals. Excellent for effectively cleaning glass, mirrors, chrome, and other hard surfaces around your home.

Seventh Generation Green Mandarin & Leaf Shower Cleaner

*Ideal for preventing soap scum buildup in your shower caused by mold and mildew. Use daily for best results.

Seventh Generation Emerald Cypress & Fir Toilet Bowl Cleaner

*Emerald Cypress & Fir Toilet Bowl Cleaner works as well as conventional cleaners and deodorizes without harsh fumes, harmful chemicals, or dyes.

Seventh Generation 100% Recycled Natural Paper Towels

*Buying products made from recycled paper helps reduce the need for virgin wood pulp, which means more trees are left standing. These hard-working paper towels absorb spills quickly, even when wet. Our white paper towels are now available in Right-Size half-sheets, so you can match the towel with the job.

Giveaway Time: A lucky Blessings Abound reader will win a Seventh Generation Under The Sink Makeover Cleaning Prize Package that includes a reusable Seventh Generation bag, 100% Recycled Paper Towels, Natural Glass & Surface Cleaner, Shower Cleaner,   Kitchen Cleaner, All Purpose Cleaner, and  Toilet Bowl Cleaner (scents and exact product may vary)!  All you have to do in order to be qualified for a chance to win is to visit Seventh Generation and choose your favorite green cleaning product!

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