Do you know if your cleaning company products are safe for you and the environment?
Wouldn't it make you feel more confident to know that your cleaning company has taken the time research and implement a green clean program for your business or home?
Many chemicals in the American marketplace have been found to be unregulated. According to EcoWatch, the latest report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found 120 hazardous and unregulated chemicals in the United States. Of these 120 chemicals, more than 90 chemicals were found in consumer and commercial products.
Even if the chemicals used in a company’s cleaning products are regulated, seniors, kids and pets are still not completely protected. Regulated chemicals can still be harmful.
Toxic chemicals such as ammonia, phosphorus, alkylphenol ethoxylates and petroleum can get into the water supply from runoff. Not only is this harmful to the environment and the wildlife population, but it can also get backed up into the water you drink.
Many cleaning products contain volatile compounds which can fill the air. These chemicals can linger for quite awhile after use. Breathing in such chemicals has been shown to negatively affect the nervous system, liver and kidneys.
Get to know the cleaning company you are hiring.
The International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association has a reference list of consumer friendly cleaning companies that are Green Clean!