The high incidence of cancer in China is caused by detergent? Reminder: These 2 kinds of detergents should be used sparingly
The pots and pans in the kitchen after a meal are full of oil stains and dirt, and most of them use dish soap when cleaning, so dish soap has become a must-have cleaning product for every kitchen.
But I don’t know when it started. There are more and more claims about cancer caused by delicate cleaning. It is said on the Internet that dishwashing liquid can cause cancer if it is not rinsed thoroughly. Some people even attribute the high incidence of cancer in China to dish soap.
Does dish soap really cause cancer?
1. Dishwashing liquid is a "harmful essence". If it is used too much, it is easy to cause cancer?
Dishwashing liquid can not only be used to clean dishes and chopsticks, but some can also clean pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables. Therefore, it has a high rate of exposure in many families and is also one of the commonly used consumer products.
That dish soap is really a "harmful spirit". Will it cause cancer if used too much?
The main components of dishwashing liquid are sodium alkyl sulfonate, foaming agent, preservative, sodium fatty alcohol ether sulfate, solubilizer and other substances. The delicate cleaning cancer spread on the Internet is mainly because some merchants have added formaldehyde as a preservative .
According to the GB/T 9985-2000 national standard for detergent, there is no need to worry about carcinogenicity if the formaldehyde content is below 0.1mg/g. Generally, the dishwashing liquid purchased through regular channels is in line with national standards, and there is no need to worry about causing cancer. However, if you buy unqualified products for the sake of cheapness, then you must be careful.
2. Will the residue of detergent be harmful to the human body?
When we use dishwashing liquid every day, if we accidentally squeeze too much or do not wash it clean, there will be dishwashing liquid left on the tableware. Is this kind of dish soap residue harmful to the human body?
The problem of detergent residue is mainly related to the surfactant in the detergent. In fact, no matter how many times the detergent on the tableware is washed, there will be a certain amount of residue, but the residue after washing several times is very small, but It meets the national standard.
Moreover, the research technology of detergent products on the market is relatively mature, and the pass rate of market sampling inspection is also very high. It is recommended to wash the tableware usually, and wash the tableware with running water for more than three times , which can greatly reduce the residue.
It is recommended not to use the following two types of detergents:
1. Detergent with too strong fragrance
The active ingredients of dishwashing liquid itself have no smell. The dishwashing liquid with too strong fragrance is usually added with inferior essence. This kind of dishwashing liquid is easy to increase allergic reactions, so it is not recommended to buy.
2. Bulk detergent
Most of the detergents in bulk are Sanwu products. Not only do they contain unknown ingredients, but they may also contain substances that are harmful to the human body, so it is not recommended to buy them.
3. Too much detergent actually hurts hands?
Many people think that there are chemical ingredients in dish soap, and if you use too much, it will hurt your hands. Is this really the case?
Dishwashing liquid should remove greasy dirt. The stronger the decontamination ability, the more likely it is not friendly to the skin . It is recommended to wear gloves when using dishwashing liquid to clean tableware.
To avoid hurting your hands when washing dishes, it is recommended to pay attention to the following three points.
1. Do not add water to the detergent bottle
Adding water to the detergent bottle will dilute the active ingredients, resulting in a decrease in the cleaning effect of the product. In addition, it may increase the risk of contamination from bacteria and impurities, making the tableware more dirty.
2. It is best to wear rubber gloves to clean the tableware
In order to reduce the damage of dishwashing liquid to hands, it is recommended to wear rubber gloves when cleaning tableware. In addition, it is best to use toilet paper to wipe off food residue and grease first, soak in hot water and then wash with dishwashing liquid, and use running water Rinse well.
3. To clean fruits and vegetables, use special vegetable and fruit detergent
Choose A-type dishwashing liquid to clean fruits and vegetables. After using the dishwashing liquid, remember to rinse it several times with running water.
The occurrence of cancer is related to many factors. In fact, there is no need to worry about the carcinogenicity of detergent purchased from regular channels. Although there will be residues after using detergent, it is generally rare if it is used more than three times. Frequent use of dish soap can hurt your hands, so it's best to wear rubber gloves when cleaning.
References:
[1] "Attention! This dish soap hurts hands and causes cancer! ". Family Doctor Online. 2022-03-14
[2] "People who always use dish soap, pay attention to this problem! ". Nutshell. 2022-05-22
[3] "Long-term use of detergent, is it harmful to the body?" ". Tencent Medical Code. 2022-01-28
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