Education and action are two thoughts that should come to mind when discussing the topic of natural green products versus the use of some everyday cleaning chemicals. As an industry we need to continue to educate our clients, employees, and communities on the importance of everyone taking collective actions to ensure that all of us can experience an improvement with better health and safety outcomes regarding our environment.

The usage of some everyday cleaning chemicals has collectively resulted in the following threats to human health: cancer, dementia, respiratory problems, skin and eye irritation, etc. In addition, the highly flammable and nonbiodegradable characteristics of so many products have accelerated the decline of our environment.

The other side of this issue is the every increasing popularity of natural green products. Even the government has allocated additional funding in the form of grants to influence more businesses to transition into a green/eco-friendly way of operating. The green products significantly reduces the health risks of employees who are cleaning with pride and dedication week in and week out. Usage of green products throughout the hallways, offices, isles, bathrooms, boardrooms, and waiting rooms across the world is providing so many children, women, and men with better air quality experiences. 

While those of us in the cleaning world are more aware of the benefits and dangers of certain cleaning products, not everyone is fully aware or convinced of the sense of urgency needed to create safer outcomes. For starters, there is a strong need to encourage users of certain cleaning chemicals to always wear protective equipment to guard against their individual toxins. Secondly, educating others on safer alternatives is a proactive next step. 

In closing, continuous education and action are the two most proactive steps that can be taken to drive more participation in the use of safer cleaning products.