As the
leading cleaning company in the Tri-Cities, WA our team at Dura-Shine Clean is committed
to sustainability, green living and healthy families. We believe there are too
many people using toxic ingredients in their cleaning products. Our commitment
to sustainability means we use eco-friendly and non-toxic cleaning products
that are both good to the environment and safe for our clients. Homeowners,
especially families with young children worry about what is being used to clean
their home. Business owners also want to maintain safe facilities for their
clients and their employees. We also deeply care about the safety of our
cleaning team.
Eco-friendly and safe cleaning products like Procter & Gamble and Spartan Chemical source only the safest components in their products.
What we appreciate about the products we use is that both Procter & Gamble
and Spartan Chemicals provide Safety Data sheets detailing the safety rating on
every product they make. This ensures that cleaners who buy their line of
eco-friendly household cleaners have the necessary information at hand to make
a safe purchase for their clients.
According to
environmental experts, the average household contains 62 toxic chemicals (source). Run-of-the-mill household
cleaners contain aggressive chemicals like ammonia, sodium hydroxide, and
2-butoxyethanol, which appears in popular multi purpose cleaners. These
chemicals can appear in window washers, spot cleaners, oven cleaners and more.
They pose no
risk in small amounts, but if used constantly overtime they may pose serious
health risks. As for our cleaning process, one of the things we do is ensure
that all windows remain open during cleaning so the air can circulate from the
outside in, essentially reducing any harmful fumes that might be in the air.
Hiring
professional cleaners means you don’t have to worry about what is in your
cleaning products, we do the worrying for you. When we’re not there to lend a
hand, however, these safe and all-natural cleaning solutions and green cleaning tips we’ll get the job
done in the safest way possible:
1) Glass and Mirror Cleaning
Commercial
polishing agents and window cleaners contain ammonia. It’s a powerful irritant,
and those with constant exposure to ammonia (when inhaled) have higher risk of
developing chronic bronchitis and asthma. This is especially harmful to the
elderly and people with asthma. Instead of window cleaners use 4 tablespoons of
lemon juice mixed with half a gallon of water. Alternatively, use some rubbing
alcohol and witch hazel.
2) Furniture Shine
Furniture
polishing cleaners are made up of petroleum distillates and solvents, both of
which are hazardous when ingested. Be wary of keeping these around the house if
you have young children. A good substitute is a mix of two parts olive oil with
one part lemon juice and rub it against furniture using a soft fiber cloth.
3) Oven and Bathroom Cleaners, and Mildew Removers
Some of
these cleaners contain chlorine or sodium hydroxide. Chlorine can be a
respiratory irritant at an acute level, and can be a serious thyroid disrupter
(source). Sodium Hydroxide is corrosive
and can cause serious burns. Instead use baking soda or vinegar to clean things
like toilet bowls or remove mildew and clean grime.
To learn
more about how we clean give us a call at (509) 543-9608. Let Dura-Shine Clean’s knowledgeable and expert cleaning staff come in and
give your home a thorough, all-inclusive clean. We’re the leading commercial
and residential cleaning company in Richland, Kennewick, Pasco, West Richland
and surrounding areas.
