Goes-Green

Due to the many television advertisements and well written magazine articles on Eco friendly cleaning, the public is becoming more informed of the health hazards due to their cleaning products.  As the baby boomers take their place in generations, there is also a growing concern on how to stay healthy and live longer vibrant lives. The general public are having realizations that many of our illnesses, both physical and emotional and disease comes from various types of contaminates in our homes.

This is especially true for woman or anyone who does not work outside their home. Offices and work environments are not much better about offering health oriented environments. How can you consider what attributes eco friendly cleaning products have? When you purchase look for the following requirements. Some of the primary requirements are:

* Natural

* Nontoxic – chemical free

* No phosphates

* Biodegradable

* No chlorine

* Never tested on animals

* Fragrance Free (this is often overlooked but an ever growing number of people are fragrance sensitive)

* Highly Concentrated

School Systems: There are so many health concerns due to our environmental exposure. How about the increase in your schools of asthma, emotional problems, behavioral disorders, learning challenges, and more? What type of chemicals are your children subjected to each day? Have you ever followed the janitor around to see what the school cleans with each day? Doubtful if it is eco friendly cleaning supplies. You can get involved and make a difference.

Reproductive System: How is that affected by our toxic exposure? We have so manmade chemicals that are growing rapidly and affecting our overall health, but when our reproductive systems are affected, future generations are affected in an ongoing way.

Green Peace in 2006 wrote an extensive article on the decline in human health and reproduction due to the extended exposure to all the hazardous chemicals we surround ourselves with at home, work and even in our yards. You can Google for a copy of the article.

Mold and Mildew: Another area that is common especially in damp climate. They are nothing more than microscopic forms of fungi. With the release the spores, fungi reproduce and are usually airborne in their dispersal. People who are sensitive report more infections, allergic reactions and various toxic diseases. Unfortunately having exposure to molds over a long time leads to a wide range of health issues.

Eco Friendly Cleaning for mold – first rule is prevention is a good beginning so if you have warm humid air, looking into air purification and disinfection systems can be a big help.   Then referring back to the basics of what is non toxic, use a cleaning system that is also healthily for your family.

Health and Wellness of Pets: Here is another area where people commonly use harsh chemicals to clean up around their pets. Small animals with shorter life spans are often greatly affected by the chemicals around them. It’s odd that many people choose high quality foods and treats but when it comes to cleaning the floor or wash their toys, they use poisons. It’s something to think about.

It wouldn’t take long for you and your family to make a list of where you are all being exposed to toxins. If you want to do something about it and work towards health and wellness, consider eco friendly cleaning. Your body, mind and emotions will thank you.