Everyone wants to live in a clean house, and now that the weather is warm, it is time to give a wash, but save water bottle bleach to do the job. Today chemicals and noxious fumes were toxic replaced by other purification methods, for the environment.
"Unlike previous generations, as we now know about the dangers of toxic chemical cleaners and others are used in many household products, including containers for food storage, textiles, sponges, and even toothpaste," said Sheila Delson, CPO-CD Free Domain Concepts, LLC in Poughkeepsie.
"The chemical most commonly used in these products is triclosan, commonly known as Ultra-fresh or Microban" Delson said. "This is a chlorinated compound used as an antibacterial or disinfectant and can be found in almost all products, the" disinfectant "or" kills germs ".
Delson said the increase is these cleaners are very effective, but the downside is that the possible negative effects on the environment and the people taken by inhalation or through the skin.
According to the American Lung Association, irritate many detergents, cause eye and throat, headaches or other health problems. Some products, such as aerosol products, air fresheners, bleach, cleaning carpets and upholstery, furniture and floor polish release hazardous chemicals, including compounds of what is known, or volatile organic compounds organic volatile. These VOCs contribute to respiratory diseases, allergic reactions and headaches.
There are some misconceptions about green cleaning products, mainly because they are more expensive than conventional products and are not as effective.
"Homemade or store-bought green products work equally well and are safer for our bodies and the environment," said Kara Bohack, NRT holistic healers and nutrition in Poughkeepsie. "Environmental toxins are a major problem of the disease. For example, I believe that the toxicity of chlorine in many people. If chlorine DETOX begin to feel better and healthier."
Christine Burk, founder Christine cleaning services Walkill, use products that respect the environment by houses refuse to its customers and uses HEPA filter or air filter with a highly effective detection normal Invisible empty particles in the air to clean. It does, however, that some projects require stronger cleaning products.
"For example, there is nothing, not toxic for use when stripping floors," Burk said. "Online search and a company that is non-toxic products and order produced patterns. Use to find no bleach or ammonia and suitable products that have harmful chemicals in them. Baking soda to unclog to sink, a volcano. I use a lot of mixed essential oils with water, so that when you go on your clothes, smell good. "
Speaking of good scents used to clean Bohack essential oils and deodorize the house.
"You can kill anthrax spores, E. coli and a wide range of bacteria," he said. "Lemon essential oil of orange or grapefruit are excellent for degreasing and cleaned a wonderful fragrance house."
a mixture of cinnamon, clove and tea tree oil as the best for deodorizing toilet is proposed; at the same time at the same time as an antibacterial spray. Also recommends cleaning - for everything, including glass - equal parts water and white vinegar with 3-5 drops of oregano oil and 7-15 drops of essential oil of citrus.
It is not only concerned about the effect on our body if based chemicals are used, but Delson said, it is also the fear that these cleaning chemicals are deposited in water, lakes and waterways.
"The studies of the possible effects on health and the environment from toxic cleaning chemicals are enormous confirm," he said.
Delson recommends an integrated cleaning approach, with the big guns when necessary and with the environment, where appropriate.
"For large projects cleaning using standard household cleaners, as they not only an effective means to an end, they are also energy efficient and saves time," he said. "I recommend the" big fish "on a quarterly basis and integrate the use of products that respect the environment for daily and weekly maintenance."
Also encourages the development of a daily and weekly cleaning schedule and stick to it.
To begin their cleanup projects summer, Robin Wilson, founder and CEO of Robin Wilson Home, author of "Clean Design: Wellness Lifestyle" and ambassador of the Foundation for Asthma and Allergy of America, said start with installation, for which it is not all in one room rotate, which has already been cleaned.
"The cabinets are dust mites, because paradise of clothes and junk that for years and collecting dust is intact," said Wilson. "Empty, garbage that is not necessary, and put it back together and carefully organized. Then take the rest of the room."
Wilson also said that the vinyl rid shower curtains, as they easily keep shape and out of gas.
"A nylon curtain instead use," he said. "For fresh soil, obtained from carpets from wall to free-to-wall. Tiled and parquet floors are desirable but do not forget, regular suck. Make sure that the vacuum a HEPA filter has to manage a better dust at home, can especially dust be an important trigger for allergic reactions or asthma. "
As for the purchase of environmentally friendly cleaning products that are certified by Green Seal not carcinogenic, toxic for reproduction or mutagenic, among other toxic compounds. Animal testing is not recommended and the package contains post-consumer content and is recyclable or the use of bags / sacks packaging are reduced.
Lisa Iannucci is a freelance writer: life@poughkeepsiejournal.com
Green Cleaning Tips
Robin Wilson, author of "Clean Design: Wellness Lifestyle" offers the following additional cleaning tips:
• Empty all rooms. For the ultimate in cleanliness, remove all of each piece as if it moves, and steam brush or a clean floor They will be all the evil amazed live under and behind furniture and appliances.
• Clarify the living room: Consider upholstered sofas use covers that can be washed regularly and have come a long way since 10 years ago come slipcovers. Remove the dust collected curtains and venetian blinds. Instead, try washable blinds or shutters.
• neaten with the message: Newsprint is a cousin of paper towel, but its high absorption capacity makes them more efficient and let them sparkles window. Journal is also recyclable. But beware: The only downside is that the wet ink can stain the wood paneling for use with caution. Use microfiber cloths instead of paper towels on the floors, tiles and countertops. They do a great job of cleaning and can be reused.
• Care Form: hot spots for mold construction are dish - washer, the water pan under the refrigerator and sink and bathtub drains. Replace filters water dispenser and ice maker while you're there.
• Be careful of toys: wash or freeze binapacryl stuffed animals. Keep all toys, games and stuffed animals in closed containers when not in use.
• Breathe in bed: For hypoallergenic pillows and duvets. Be sure to wash and to protect pillowcases, pillow protectors and mattress pads on a regular basis to dust mites.
• Select Color VOC: VOC Paints leave gas or no unpleasant odor and inflame asthma or allergies. It looks exactly the same on your wall.
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American Lung Association: http://www.lung.org/search-results.html?q=cleaning%20supplies
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