The FACTS
SQUEAK happened organically: from the hearts and minds of parents who demanded cleaner and better products for their family.
The recipes came together and the product gained traction among friends and family before it grew into a Wilmington brand. But the clean truth was too important to keep to our corner of the country ... so we're here to share the facts and our honest products with all of you!
WHY? Because everyone deserves access to clean cleaning supplies and transparency around the hazards of using "the other stuff"
Slamming other products is not a route we are interested in taking. The smear campaign approach is a bad look for politicians (cough cough) and business owners alike. We're not here for that - We are here for collaboration and education!
Let's join together! Take time to learn about what is in SQUEAK products vs the bad stuff out there. Read below to learn about commonly used harmful ingredients and what to avoid the next time you are choosing a product.
CHEMICALS TO AVOID:
According to environmental experts, the average household contains 62 toxic chemicals. Commonly used chemicals that are found in everyday cleaning products include:
Phthalates + Synthetic Fragrances:
The hidden base of synthetic fragrances; these are known endocrine disruptors. Found in air fresheners, dish soap and even toilet paper.
2-Butoxyethanol:
Known cause of pulmonary edema, and liver and kidney damage and found in window, kitchen and multipurpose cleaners.
Ammonia:
Linked to acute and chronic respiratory issues and thyroid disfunction. Fumes irritate eyes, lungs, and can trigger asthma. Commonly found in glass and multi-purpose cleaners, scouring powders, toilet bowl cleaners, mildew cleaners, and polishing agents.
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds ("Quats"):
Found in disinfectants and fabric softeners. Linked to asthma and dermatitis.
Chlorine Bleach:
Used in laundry and toilet cleaners. Emits toxic vapors and can cause severe respiratory and eye irritation.
Sodium Hydroxide (Lye):
Found in heavy-duty drain and oven cleaners. Highly corrosive and can cause severe chemical burns.
This list is abbreviated, but you get the point. For more information simply type "toxic chemicals commonly found in household cleaning products" in your search bar and you'll be well on your way to learning why "Cleaning Just Got Safer" with SQUEAK.
Our mission here with this little SQUEAKY company is to share with the world (or anyone who will listen) about cleaning up our cleaning acts.
Come on. Get SQUEAKY with us.
Kindly and cleanly,
TEAM SQUEAK