Chemicals are everywhere and in everything. The process of cleaning has always been associated with chemicals. The thought process has always been that in order for products, surfaces, etc to be clean they must have an application of chemicals.
An associated idea was that the stronger the chemical, the more effective the cleaning. These every day cleaning chemicals are in widespread use in every facet of society not only in the USA but throughout the world. Some chemicals have a negative respiratory and dermatological impact on people. These products are used with little emphasis on the ramifications of their use.
The result has been that our environment has been severely negatively impacted by the leaching of theses products into the water system, by depleting the ozone layer and impacting climate change. While the process is slow, the impact is irreversable. The glaciers have begun to melt, some animals have become extinct, allergies are on the increase and pollution is rampant.
The alternative to this desecration of our environment is to migrate to using green products for cleaning. These products are environmentally less harmful to humans and less chemically reactive. White vinegar, cornstarch and borax are all household items that can be used in cleaning without the detrimental impact on the environment.
Consumers can reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals by using eco friendly products, especially green cleaning products. In most cases these products are household items and are competitively priced. This can be a huge cost savings. It can improve productivity, and increase employee moral in the workplace. This adds value to people and helps to convey the idea that they are contributing to the health and safety of others.