The Pros & Cons of Using Environmentally Safe Cleaners
Environmentally friendly cleaners are marketed for their positive effects on pollution and sustainability, but many people focus on the downsides of the products and overlook the positive effect they have on human health.
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Health Effects
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Environmentally friendly cleaners are non-toxic and produce no harmful fumes, good news considering GREEGUARD® reports that children spend 85 percent of their time indoors.
Cost
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Environmentally safe cleaners can be more expensive to purchase, making them less desirable to most budget-minded consumers.
Effectiveness
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Eco-friendly cleaners are just as effective as other cleaners are; however, they do not sanitize or disinfect, and therefore will not kill germs and viruses like many conventional cleaners will.
Warning
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Many environmentally friendly cleaners contain essential oils that can cause possible allergic reactions in some such as skin irritation.
Availability
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You can make many eco-friendly cleaners yourself at home with ingredients you already have, such as vinegar and lemon juice. With use of these ingredients, you will always know exactly what is in your cleaner.
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