Posted By: Truly Free Home
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Posted On: 6/10/2025
Many everyday cleaning and laundry products contain harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, which can negatively affect your family’s health. If you’re a mom focused on a non-toxic lifestyle, it’s important to know which ingredients, like formaldehyde, to avoid to keep your home as safe as possible for your loved ones.
Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling chemical that easily turns into a gas at room temperature—making it part of a group called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It’s often released into your home’s air through a process called off-gassing, exposing your family to its toxic effects.
According to the EPA, the chemical formaldehyde is found in many household products and materials, including:
Laundry detergents and dishwashing liquids
Glues and adhesives
Permanent press (wrinkle-free) fabrics
Paints, coatings, lacquers, and finishes
Air fresheners and fabric softeners
Building materials and insulation
Exposure to formaldehyde—even at low levels—can lead to:
Respiratory problems, wheezing, and increased asthma symptoms
Skin, eye, nose, and throat irritation
Allergic reactions and headaches
Children, the elderly, and people with asthma are especially sensitive to formaldehyde. Worryingly, formaldehyde is classified as “carcinogenic to humans” by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), meaning long-term or high exposure can increase cancer risk.
Read labels and avoid products with formaldehyde or ingredients that release it
Look for non-toxic, formaldehyde-free cleaning products that provide full ingredient transparency
Use proper ventilation or air out new household items that may contain formaldehyde, like furniture made with MDF
Every Truly Free Home product—from Laundry Wash and Dishwasher Soap to our surface cleaners and Space Freshener—is made without formaldehyde or other toxic chemicals. Our cleaning products are eco-friendly, non-toxic and do not release toxic gases into the environment.
Our plant-based formulas are tough on dirt but gentle for your children and home. You deserve peace of mind knowing your cleaners are safe, healthy, and really work.
Make the switch to non-toxic cleaning and laundry products from Truly Free Home today.
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