Automatic dishwasher detergents and non-stick cookware contain chemicals that can harm you. Dishwasher pods reach pH 13 and can burn tissues. Non-stick pans leak PFAS, which may disrupt hormones and immunity, especially in young children.
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Our dishwashing detergents in our cookware may seem harmless, but both can contain chemicals that pose a risk to human health and the environment. Automatic dishwashing detergents, especially liquids and pods, are formulated with powerful alkaline substances and enzymes that can be harmful if you ingest them, you inhale them or even if you touch them. Young children by the way are especially vulnerable as exposure can occur when curious little hands reach for detergent pods or they open the dishwasher doors. There are even some common harmful ingredients in dishwasher detergents like fragrance chemicals. These are linked to asthma, neurotoxicity, damage our DNA and even cancer. Isothias olenones can trigger allergic reactions, neurotoxicity and irritation to the skin, the eyes and the lungs. Very high alkaline liquids with pHs up to 13 can cause internal burns or swelling if ingested, particularly in children. Your cookware might be also leaching toxins into your food, especially under high heat or when scratched or damaged. These PFAs, especially in these non stick cookware pans, they cause hormone disruption and immune issues.
