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Friday, October 30, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
More on Your Hom's IAQ
This is a continuation of my last post. I have come across so much info/videos/articles that go into depth about the health concerns regarding some of the cleaning products (chemicals) we use in our homes.
Here is a link to "Five Questions to Ask About Your Household Cleaners," provided by Eco-Safe Cleaners for your home. There is a video link within this article that shows test results of what some of these products do to our IAQ.
Here is to part 2 of Dangerous Household Cleaning Products.
Here is a link to "Five Questions to Ask About Your Household Cleaners," provided by Eco-Safe Cleaners for your home. There is a video link within this article that shows test results of what some of these products do to our IAQ.
Here is to part 2 of Dangerous Household Cleaning Products.
Monday, October 5, 2009
DECIPHERING BETWEEN "GREEN" CLEANING PRODUCTS? HERE ARE SOME FACTORS TO CONSIDER
Some cleaning products contribute to toxins in the home and can lead to health issues.
Did you know that no standards exist for "green" cleaning product regulations or standards? Unlike food products, the order of ingredients listed on cleaning solutions does not represent the relative amounts within the product. This can easily lead to confusion about which products are best and safest to use.
Therefore, I have put together a little guide to help weed through any uncertainty.
1. As with any kind of "green" claim - be weary of green washing
2. Avoid products that are not specific about their ingredients, just because something says it's "safe, biodegradable, natural, earth friendly or green" does not necessarily mean that it is good for you and your home. Ask yourself questions. Is it safe for the environment? Is it safe for humans? What is it made out of (ie.: is it plant or petroleum based)? Is it recyclable? And remember a "natural" product can contain chemicals.
3. A few companies that focus on producing environmentally friendly products for the home are:
1. Mrs. Meyers
2. Simple Green
3. Seventh Generation
4. Earth Friendly Products (ECOS)
Click on the image below to read more about what makes a cleaning product "green".
According to Consumer Reports, Cleaning Products: Green Buying Guide (2007) these ingredients should be avoided:
-Ammonia
-Antibacterials
-Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs)
-Butyl Cellosolve
-Chlorine bleach
-d-limonene
-Diethanolamine (DEA)
-Triethanolamine (TEA)
-Disinfectants
-Fragrances
-Hydrochloric acid
-Naptha
-Petroleum based cleansers
-Phosphates
-Sodium hydroxide (lye)
-Sulfuric acid
For more information visit:
Greener Choices
The Green Guide
Consumer Reports
Did you know that no standards exist for "green" cleaning product regulations or standards? Unlike food products, the order of ingredients listed on cleaning solutions does not represent the relative amounts within the product. This can easily lead to confusion about which products are best and safest to use.
Therefore, I have put together a little guide to help weed through any uncertainty.
1. As with any kind of "green" claim - be weary of green washing
2. Avoid products that are not specific about their ingredients, just because something says it's "safe, biodegradable, natural, earth friendly or green" does not necessarily mean that it is good for you and your home. Ask yourself questions. Is it safe for the environment? Is it safe for humans? What is it made out of (ie.: is it plant or petroleum based)? Is it recyclable? And remember a "natural" product can contain chemicals.
3. A few companies that focus on producing environmentally friendly products for the home are:
1. Mrs. Meyers
2. Simple Green
3. Seventh Generation
4. Earth Friendly Products (ECOS)
Click on the image below to read more about what makes a cleaning product "green".
According to Consumer Reports, Cleaning Products: Green Buying Guide (2007) these ingredients should be avoided:
-Ammonia
-Antibacterials
-Nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs)
-Butyl Cellosolve
-Chlorine bleach
-d-limonene
-Diethanolamine (DEA)
-Triethanolamine (TEA)
-Disinfectants
-Fragrances
-Hydrochloric acid
-Naptha
-Petroleum based cleansers
-Phosphates
-Sodium hydroxide (lye)
-Sulfuric acid
For more information visit:
Greener Choices
The Green Guide
Consumer Reports
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