Brita, PUR, Culligan, GE and HoMedics WATCH OUT. There is a new drinking water filter in town!

Comparing Drinking Water Filters for Water Pitchers:

Even PUR, which filters more disinfection by-products and agricultural pollutants than the other brands listed above, doesn’t filter all of the industrial pollutants.

Do Alachlor, Dinoseb, Methoxychlor, 2,4,5-TP (Silvex), Chlorobenzene, Styrene, Xylenes, Trichloroethylene, Ethylene Dibromide, Pentachlorophenol and 1,2-Dichloroethane sound like Greek words to you? They do to me!

The important thing to know is that of the 6 drinking water filter brands reviewed here, only Get Clean Water by Shaklee filters all of these.

Filter life? Shaklee Get Clean wins this category as well.. the only 4 month filter. You can actually buy a one year option and then forget about your clean drinking water for the rest of the year!

When studying the comparison chart (link below) I was surprised to learn that some of these brands primarily only filter four heavy metals, ignoring disinfection by-products, agricultural pollutants and industrial pollutants.

*All Shaklee products are 100% money back, satisfaction GUARANTEED!

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Check out the official Comparison Chart:

Drinking Water Filters

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Leave a comment if you have used Get Clean Water or if you have any questions about it!

Would you feel better knowing that your tap water filter is getting rid of all the harmful chemicals it is targeted to do? After you read this article, you will!

The Real Dirt on Clean Water

Does it seem like healthy people are getting sick and there are in general a lot more illnesses and diseases today? We know that there are many more chemicals in use today than there were even 30 years ago. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced that they established a “Chemicals of Concern” list and are increasing measures to protect human health. Is there a connection?

Here are the facts:

More than 300 agricultural and industrial pollutants were found in tap water of 45 states according to an Environmental Working Group study. Many of these pollutants do not have tap drinking-water safety standards.

Up to 20% of lead exposure originates from drinking water – in infants and children the risk is reduced IQ, learning disabilities and impaired growth, in adults the risk is kidney problems, nerve disorders and high blood pressure

Public water utilities violate the Safe Drinking Water Act (more than 700,000 times in the past 7 years)

What is in your drinking water?

1) Disinfection by-products: we know that if you have long-term exposure you may have an increased risk of cancer or liver, kidney or central nervous system problems

2) Heavy metals – associated with behavioral problems and learning disabilities

3) Agricultural pollutants – increased risk of cancer and eye, liver, kidney, spleen, blood and nervous system problems

- Atrazine is one of the most frequently detected pesticides in ground water, surface water, and drinking water; it is outlawed in Europe and 70 million pounds are used per year in the U.S.; long-term exposure may cause cardiovascular and reproductive problems

4) Industrial pollutants – long-term exposure may cause increased risk of cancer and blood, nervous system, kidney and liver problems.

- Benzene: up to 6 million pounds are released into the U.S. each year; long-term exposure may cause anemia, decreased blood platelets and increased risk of cancer

Problem:

We need to disinfect our public drinking water in order to control waterborne disease. The problem is that the chemicals used can form by-products in our treated water that increase the risk of cancer.

Bottled Water not the answer

1) 100s to 1,000s more expensive than tap water

2) bad choice for the environment
– 1.5 million barrels of oil are used to make bottled water each year
– 1,640,000 tons of packaging waste
– only 34% of water bottles are recycled

3) may not be contaminant free – 10 popular brands had a total of 38 contaminants

Answers:

1) Educate yourself: go to epa.gov/safewater/ccr to learn what is in your water

2) Look for tap water filter systems that are independently certified to reduce contaminants that are hazardous to your health

3) Filter your own water and use a re-usable water bottle – enjoy cleaner, healthier water and help the environment

To learn more about the most effective and affordable water filtration systems, visit our clean and safe tap water filter page.

Sources: ewg.org/tap-water/executive-summary; EPA.gov/ogwdw000/hfacts.html; epa.gov/safewater; epa.gov/lead/pubs/leadinfo.htm

Guest post by Nancy Cashman of Have Good Health For Life

We are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Basic H that was originally the ‘Blue Cleaner’ remembered by many folks.  It was doubled in strength to new Basic H2 a few years ago and changed to its present clear color.

Forty years ago, in 1970, Shaklee Basic-H was named the official GREEN  cleaning product of the very first Earth Day celebration. What an amazing formula that is gentle enough to bathe in and yet can clean some pretty nasty dirt.

My husband showers in Basic H.  We have a dispenser unit that attaches to the shower head.  You flip a switch when you want Basic H to come out with the water and then turn it off to rinse.  The best part is that it keeps the shower so clean.  It is cleaning while you shower!

In addition to it being a powerful cleaner and constantly being impressed with ways it will clean yet another tough job, a 16oz bottle can save hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of other (non-green) cleaning products.  Not only are those other brands unhealthy for us (with the toxins and fumes and chemicals they have), they are unhealthy for the environment.

Let’s take a look at the important things to know about Basic H and then about 30 uses for this amazing green cleaner:

PHOSPHATE-FREE

NON-POLLUTING

100% Organic

Biodegradable

Non-Toxic

Non-Irritating

SUPER-CONCENTRATED

Natural

Is a Surfactant:  penetrates dirt on a surface

No-rinse, no-residue, streak-free formula

One 16 oz bottle of Basic H equals 5,824 bottles of 26 oz Windex (save thousands of dollars)

One 16 oz bottle of Basic H is equal to hundreds of bottles of any multi-purpose spray cleaner (save many hundreds of dollars)

Use for thousands of jobs.. below are 30 popular cleaning tasks shared by long-time Basic H users:

General Cleaning: Use ½ teaspoon to quart of warm water. It cleans kitchen doors, woodwork, walls, ceilings, etc.

Appliances and Bathroom Fixtures: Use ¼ teaspoon to pint of water. It leaves refrigerators odor-free and sanitary. Great for bathroom tile!

Windows, Mirrors, All Glass: Use 1 – 2 drops in 16 oz spray bottle. Wipe dry with paper towel.

Dishes: Use ½ teaspoon in the dishpan. Fill dirty pans with water, add ½ teaspoon Basic-H² and let stand to loosen stuck particles.

Automatic Dishwashers: Use Shaklee Dishwasher Concentrate.

Floors: Use 1 tablespoon to a gallon of cold water, wring mop and wipe up dirt. Leaves floor shining. To remove wax use a stronger solution of Basic H2 (1-1/2 tsp. to 16 oz. water.)

Dusting: Squeeze sponge out of solution of ¼ teaspoon to pint of water. With almost dry sponge, wipe off dust, fingerprints, candy spots, etc. Or use spray bottle and clean cloth. Everything disappears from furniture, leaving wax finish beautifully bright and non-magnetic, making it unnecessary to dust as often.

Fruits and Vegetables: Use ¼ teaspoon to pint of water. Wash and rinse. It removes residues of poisonous sprays and grime of handling in transportation. Also removes grit from leafy vegetables.

Woolens, Silks, Nylons, All Fin Fabrics: Use ½ teaspoon to basin of water. For spots, apply a drop or two directly on the spot and press in with thumb. Immerse garment in cold water solution of 1 teaspoon per gallon of water, let stand a few minutes, then rinse by squeezing water through and laying out to dry.

Spot Remover: Apply Basic-H² directly on spotted area. Use a toothbrush or finger to rub Basic-H² into area. Wipe off with damp cloth or rinse in basin of water (Coffee, lipstick, ink, grass, etc).

Frying Vats: Use ½ cup to 3 gallons of water. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. It dissipates stubborn crusts without damage to vats.

Concrete and Mortar Mix: Use ½ oz. to a gallon of water. Makes cement and mortar spread easier and smoother, set harder.

Knives: Use a few drops on cutting stone for sharpening knives. Keep moist and add as needed. Doesn’t clog stone, which is very important in sharpening tools. Stone rinses free of residue.

Phonograph Records: Use same solution as for glass. Clean with soft, dry cloth. It leaves no residual magnetism.

Wallpaper: Excellent in removing wallpaper.

Aquariums: Use 1 teaspoon per quart of water. Clean coral, rocks, entire aquarium with Basic-H² solution. Rinse thoroughly.

Diapers: Use ¼ teaspoon of Basic-H² and 1 teaspoon of Basic-G to pail of water. It eliminates odors in the washroom when diapers must stand.

Fish Odors: Use ½ tablespoon per quart of water. Basic-H² cleaning solutions work wonders around boats, docks and other “fishy” places.

Boat Algae: Use ½ tablespoon to gallon of water.

Spray Snow or Poster Paint on Windows: Remove it with ¼ teaspoon to quart of warm water.

PERSONAL

Protecting Hands: Apply at full strength to hands for lasting protection as an industrial skin guard. It is great as invisible gloves before painting.

Cleaning Hands: Put a few drops in palm. Rub thoroughly over both hands and add a little water. Continue with usual washing action. Add a touch more water as needed and rinse. Removes tobacco stains, onion and garlic odors. Variation – mix ¼ Basic-H² and ½ water in a 4 oz squeeze bottle.

Gum: Use full strength to remove gum from skin or carpeting.

Painting and Dyeing: Apply full strength to hands before painting or dyeing. Paint or dye will wash off easily. Be careful not to get Basic-H² in eyes.

Shoe Cleaner: Use 1 drops on a wet cloth. It will not remove wax. Shine with dry cloth.

AUTOMOTIVE

Washing: Use ½ tablespoon to gallon of water. Wash small area at a time, and hose off. Wiping dry is not necessary. Wipe windshield, windows and chrome with paper towels after rinsing. Bugs and road grime float away.

Engines: Use ½ oz to one gallon water to clean engine. It will not affect paint, gaskets or insulating material. Best results can be achieved when the engine is hot for fastest drying of the ignition system.

Battery Terminals: Use ¼ teaspoon to pint of water. Spray on battery terminals, let soak for 2 minutes and clean with wire brush. Use full strength Basic-h on battery terminals to avoid corrosion or galvanic action.

Automobile Radiator: Use ½ tablespoon to radiator full of water or anti-freeze. This prevents rust.

MISCELLANEOUS

Air Filters: Use ¼ teaspoon to quart of warm water. Air filters are cleaned with excellent results, leaving them free of dirt, oil, or chemical residue.

Rose Bushes: Use ½ teaspoon to gallon of water. Spraying rose bushes will protect them from red spider and other diseases, and also fertilize them.

House Plants: Use a few drops in water. Water plants and they will flourish. Use to wipe down leaves also.

Green Lawns: Use 1 tablespoon to “ortho-type” bottle applicator full of water. This should let 2 gallons of water through applicator to spray on lawn like liquid fertilizer.

Outside Windows: Use ½ teaspoon to “ortho-type” bottle applicator full of water. This should let 2 gallons of water through applicator to spray on windows and screens.

Humidifiers: Use 1 or 2 drops in water to help prevent rust and scum.

Water Soluble Gum Tape: Use 2 to 3 drops in a 16 oz spray bottle, or tape dispenser with water tank.

ACCESSORIES

Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Fill toilet tank dispenser with Basic-H². Place in toilet tank. It will automatically release a measured amount of Basic-H² when you flush, to keep toilet bowl clean for months.

Basic-G: Can also be used in toilet tank dispenser full strength or diluted. Basic-G cleans with biodegradable agents while it disinfects and is even veridical when used as directed. Basic-G will deodorize bathroom areas, garbage cans and other areas where bacterial growth can cause unpleasant odors. Basic-G is concentrated for economy.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER!!

Basic-H² is the most economical cleaner you can buy. One quart makes 192 gallons of cleaning solution by following directions.

Do Not Use More Than Recommended. A little goes a long way! Save $$!

Basic-H² contains no acids, no alkalis, no kerosene or solvent, and has no offensive or detergent odor.

Basic-H² has s pH factor of 6.5, right in the range of human skin.

Basic-H² makes water many times wetter.

Basic-H² is a fantastically versatile cleaner. The successor is soap!

Basic-H² does not hinder bacterial action of septic tanks or cesspools.

DO NOT put fingers or foreign matter into Basic-H² container. Large amounts of bacteria can cause degrading action and weaken your cleaner.

If a heavy-duty cleaner/degreaser is required, use 1 ½ tsp per 16 oz water.

In extremely stubborn areas of grease or stains, use Shaklee At-Ease scouring cleaner.

Ironing: A few drops in steam iron will keep the jets and interior clean.

Plumbing: Will keep pipes open and clean when used regularly.              It emulsifies grease and can eliminate cleaning of grease traps.

Note: Basic-H² saves you money in your home or business and works with the environment! Just think of the landfills not being burdened by using one pint of Basic-H² for window washing solution instead of thousands of individual plastic bottles. Available in 16 oz and 64 oz sizes and a larger 30-drum capacity.

You can find a thousand different uses for this environmentally safe and sound product. I hope you enjoy the clean you will get!

*Product uses taken from personal experiences of Shaklee users and distributors, and not directly from the corporation.

We now have Nonprofit Fundraising Distributorships. If you have a favorite nonprofit organization, you can help them raise funds and awareness (the do good part) for their worthy cause by sponsoring them into this special program.

It is open to qualifying nonprofit organizations and allows them to raise money with their own Shaklee business.   Sharing health and wellness at a time when we have some major health issues in this country is a unique opportunity to really make a difference.

All products qualify:  Nutrition including vitamins, herbs, natural energy products and pain relief products, Green Cleaning, Healthy Weight Loss/Weight Management, Pure and Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care, Natural Personal Care Products, Baby & Kids Nutrition and Personal Care products, and Anti-Aging Resveratrol (only cellular anti-aging tonic with polyphenols to fight aging)  -  something for everyone!

Here are some highlights:

Have the option of joining as a distributor for free

Eligible to earn bonus money on sales without having to fulfill the normal $100 PV  (point value) bonus requirement

Receive a special website to market this fundraising opportunities and for supporters to order product – at no cost to the organization.

On top of that, qualifying nonprofit groups are automatically given what we call ‘Gold Ambassador’ status (at no charge and with no renewal fee). This status qualifies the group to earn even more money on top of sales.

To help the charity share this incredible opportunity in their community, we have some great tools:

A new opportunity presentation for nonprofit audience

A new fundraising – and nonprofit – focused website (at no cost)

Fundraising flyers that can be downloaded and personalized.

For more information, please email me at vicki@yourhealthwebsite.net and we can discuss. I can point you to more information, including complete program details and a complete list of tools.

Let’s get out there and help our favorite nonprofit group by sharing products that also make a significant difference in the lives of people who use them. 100% Guaranteed.

Anti-Aging Income? Why should your income go down when your retire, or even during a recession. Just as we take charge of our own good health for now and for the future, we can choose to increase our income with a health and wellness home business.

Roger Barnett delivers a timely message in the video below.  There are a few testimonials before he begins to talk (1.45 mark) with us about the reality that despite our nation’s economic situation, Shaklee the company is thriving, and people that choose to start a Shaklee home business can change their lives forever.  His message is relevant and important.. the whole way through.  I hope that you like what he has to say as much as I do.

As Shaklee Independent Distributors, we are offered an opportunity to have whatever it is that we choose.  Income is unlimited, helping people is encouraged and very rewarding, and we are our own boss, never to be fired again and setting our own work schedule around the important things in life that we don’t want to miss.