Buy environmentally- preferable cleaning products now
(or make your own)
Finding environmentally preferable cleaning products is not as straightforward as one might hope. There are no widely recognized environmental standards in place for household cleaners, and the word “green” on the label is not enough to ensure the product is really safer. You should follow these Green Home Cleaning Tips. read labels and look for less toxic ingredients, though cleaning product manufacturers are not required to list what they contain.
Companies that emphasize non-toxic ingredients and full disclosure:
Why it’s important
Many common cleaners contain unnecessary environmental toxins and chemicals associated with cancer, reproductive disorders, respiratory ailments, eye or skin irritation, and other serious human health issues. Indoor air pollution, some of which is linked to cleaning product exposure, is ranked among the nation's top five environmental risks. Green Seal, a nonprofit environmental standards organization, estimates that cleaning products contribute approximately eight percent of total non-vehicular emissions of volatile organic compounds, which can cause eye, nose, and lung irritation, as well as rashes, headaches, nausea, asthma, and, in some cases, cancer.
Make it yourself!
You may already have everything you need for an effective, environmentally-preferable cleaning product!. Often, easy to make home versions work well and save you money without exposing you and the environment to toxins. A great resource with recipes for dozens of homemade cleaners can be found on the Care2 website.
Consumer Reports also has a comprehensive checklist of homemade green cleaners and suggested uses.
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