CindyJ and Kate Talk Shop on Some of Their Favorite Home Products...from their Homes!

04/24/20 • 24 min

The Good Smack for the Planet Podcast by Hey Social Good

Sit down for an evening chat with CindyJ and Kate as they discuss (1) how the cleaning products in your home could be affecting your respiratory health; (2) how safe your laundry is for your children; and (3) their favorite household brands of the moment: Truce, Molly's Suds, Biokleen and more, on this episode of GoodSmack!

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