Dishwasher detergent

I already have a post in my blog about the ingredients in toothpaste;

It is time to talk about the contents of commercial dishwasher detergents.

I know it will be a bit too much for most but this is the truth, like it or not, the commercial dishwasher detergents are more harmful than helpful.

Probably I sound crazy and I give in to extremes, but I want to share with you what I know and what I think.

So let’s see what they contain -  Phosphates, Chlorine and petroleum-based ingredients.

“Phosphate residues on dish surface may cause nausea, diarrhea and skin irritations.
Chlorine bleach is added to detergents for its disinfecting properties. As it is highly corrosive, it causes many health troubles like respiratory and skin irritations and stomach disorders. When combined with other cleaners, it produces toxic fumes, which are proved carcinogens and pollutes the environment.
Petroleum based ingredients poses problems in two ways – for health and environment. They contain toxins that create unnecessary health problems. Also, while production of these petroleum products, environment gets polluted.
The residues formed on detergent-cleaned dishes may be too negligible. But each time when we use a dish, these toxins get absorbed into our system. This is more so when hot foods are taken in them. Over a period of time, these toxins accumulate in our bodies causing a variety of serious ailments like cancer, infertility and birth defects.”

http://www.dishwasherdetergentphosphate.com/dishwasher-detergents-are-they-harmful/