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Step 6: Green Cleaning

13 Jun 2020 11:41 AM | Anonymous

In every household, you will find a cleaning product that has a chemical that is consider as harmful to you and the environment. These products could include chlorine and sulfuric acid. Each cleaning product has its pros and cons. It might clean and disinfect 99.9%, but it will have that loud harmful smell to it, which could cause problems. 

Now, many homes are trying to or has already made the switch to GO Green which is actually good and better for the environment. It could help with people who have allergies, and help reduce the chance of anyone getting sick. This is also good for the workplace environment it reduces the workers safety issues.

One chemical that is mostly found in household cleaners is Butyl cellosolve, also known as butoxyethanol. Its a toxic synthetic solvent ans greaser cutter that can irritate mucous membranes and cause live and kidney damages. It can also depress the nervous system and cause a variety of problems this chemical ingredient is found in spray cleaners and all-purpose cleaners.  

When using natural cleaning products, you end up using baking soda, which cleans and deodorizes. Then, you have lemon this is effective against most household bacteria. These products is not harmful to you or the environment.

If you are planning on switching to green cleaning, you have came to the right place cause IJCSA has members that are certified in green cleaning, if you just click the link below for the Green Cleaning Directory for companies in your area. They are trained and certified to get the job right. 

https://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services

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