Protect the Environment While Cleaning Your House
“Going green” is the buzz word of our society. Many ways of accomplishing that are out of our control, but using green cleaning supplies is a practical way we can participate as individuals.
The need for cleaning products is obvious for maintaining a healthy and comfortable environment in the home or office. Our indoor environment has the same potential to become toxic or unhealthy as the outdoor environment. Unfortunately, many cleaning products can contribute negative effects, even as they clean up other difficulties. Even the storage and disposal of some cleaning agents can be dangerous and represent serious environmental or health issues.
The negative effects of using improper cleaning products can be severe and far reaching. Cleansers dumped improperly into sinks or toilets can find their way into the environment with devastating effects.
Some products contain phosphorus or nitrogen an can cause the nutrient concentration to increase in bodies of water leading to degrading the quality of water supplies or harmful to aquatic life. Other products, especially some organic compounds, are extremely volatile and can adversely affect indoor air quality or even contribute to smog formation outdoors.
There are many benefits to buying and using green cleaning supplies.
- biodegradeable
- non-toxic
- reduced or recyclable packaging
- reduced cost of disposal
Companies or homeowners who decide to use green cleaning supplies should investigate a variety of products, then decide which fit their needs the best. After selecting the right product, be sure and follow directions for the most efficient cleaning and proper disposal. Companies should also train their janatorial staff in the proper way to use and dispose of green cleaning supplies.