says Dr. Anne Steinemann, professor of civil and environmental engineering and public affairs at the University of Washington, This report does a tremendous service by revealing the hazardous chemicals that can be hidden in cleaning products. so that consumers can know to avoid fragrances and other chemicals that are linked to serious health problems
WVE’s 2007 report Household Hazards found that Latina women are particularly at risk for overexposure to toxic chemicals through cleaners. Nationally, more than one-third of domestic cleaners are Latina women. “Latino families want to protect their families from toxic chemicals, but that’s really difficult when ingredients are kept secret, and companies like P&G are aggressively marketing to Latino consumers,” says Lorena Garcia, executive director of the Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights (COLOR). “We will be working to educate Latina women specifically about the hazards and risks associated with using these kinds of products