IF YOU LOVE YOUR LIFE PROTECT IT

Cleaners that contain strong chemicals and disinfectants pose health risks for people and pets, and when they’re washed down the drain, they contaminate our waterways and soil. We can smell the chemicals whenever we use these cleaning products. The labels even warn us to wear gloves, avoid contact with skin and eyes, and not to breathe in the fumes.

Among the most toxic household products are drain, oven and toilet-bowl cleaners; chlorinated disinfectants; mildew removers; and wood and metal polishes. Even seemingly benign products, such as dish detergent, can contain toxic chemicals.

Children are particularly vulnerable. Because of their smaller size and weight, and because their vital organs are still developing, children have a reduced ability to eliminate toxins from their developing bodies and are at greater risk of being affected by these toxins over the long term.

Too few American workers realize the health risks they face at their office due to dangerous cleaning products and uninformed cleaning crews who are not trained the green clean way. The International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association Members are dedicated to improving all workplaces we serve by using 100% green clean and environmentally sound cleaning strategies, including using the safest cleaning products on the market. You can find green clean members at http://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services.

For those who take pride in cleaning their own houses nontoxic cleaning products know as Green Clean products are available, and many of these are just as effective as their conventional counterparts. You can either buy ready-made nontoxic cleaners at health food stores, or mix your own combinations using household staples. Here are a few simple homemade substitutions you can try: blending one or more essentials oils in a diffuser or with water in a spray bottle to freshen up your home. You can clean your mirrors with newspaper and diluted vinegar; also use baking soda, vinegar and essential oils to create your own multipurpose cleaner.

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