What You Need to Know About the Hidden Risks of Toilet Paper:
Microplastics, Chemicals, and Your Health In personal hygiene terms, toilet paper is considered an unnecessary evil. Yet what if we showed you that your regular toilet paper has a poisonous secret? Recent research has exposed frightening truths about the chemicals and microplastics that are in toilet paper and how they harm us: hormone disruption, low testosterone and the environment.
At RoomBlanco, we want to think differently about our cleaning habits. So let’s see what’s the real scoop and why using a bidet is the healthier and greener option for your family. What’s in Your Toilet Paper?
Toilet paper might be clean and white, but its manufacturing is another matter. The majority of brands resort to harsh chemicals during production for that silky-clean look and feel. Here are some typical perpetrators:
1. Microplastics:
Surprising research from Environmental Science & Technology identified microplastics in tissue, including toilet paper. These little plastic grains are made from recycled materials, inks and adhesives. Apply them to the skin or flush them into the drains and you could be poisoning yourself or the world for a lifetime.
2. Chlorine and Bleaching Agents:
Toilet paper is usually bleached white with chlorine. This process generates harmful byproducts, including dioxins and furans that have been associated with hormonal disruption, immune system thwarting, and cancer.
3. Formaldehyde:
A solvent used to enhance the toughness and suppleness of toilet paper, formaldehyde is an irritant and carcinogen. Exposure over time can cause irritation and contribute to some diseases.
4. Perfumes and Dyes:
Though some people consider scented or coloured toilet paper a luxury, its chemicals can irritate allergies and sensitive skin. Health Risks from Toxic Toilet Paper The chemicals and microplastics in toilet paper don’t just harm the environment — they can harm your body too:
5. Hormone Interference:
Dioxins and other chemicals mimic or disrupt natural hormones, resulting in decreased testosterone, fertility and metabolic problems.
6. Sensitive Skin:
Chronic contact with irritants such as formaldehyde can lead to skin irritation, itching, and inflammation in sensitive areas.
7. Chronic Disease:
Microplastics and dioxins can build up over time in the body and cause chronic diseases.
What Makes Bidets the best choice if you worry about the hidden dangers of toilet paper?
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Chemical-Free Cleaning Bidets wash with water and don’t use any toxic chemicals or waste. That is why they are safer for your health and skin.
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Clean and Hygienic Water is softer on the skin than rubbing toilet paper and prevents irritation and microtears that can harbour bacteria.
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Environmentally Friendly — The average household spends 140 rolls of toilet paper each year. By replacing your water heater with a bidet, you can eliminate deforestation, water waste and microplastic.
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Saves Money in the Long Run Even if the cost of a bidet is greater at first, the money saved from eliminating your reliance on toilet paper and healthcare bills related to being exposed to chemicals helps.
The Healthy, Clean, Sustainable Future Here at RoomBlanco, we’re committed to creating healthy, clean alternatives to regular toilet paper. We deliver a superior hygiene experience without the risk to health from microplastics and toxic chemicals in our bidets. Change your ways now and be part of the movement to create a safer, cleaner future for you, your family, and the world. Buy our bidets now and see the difference.