The Benefits of Green Cleaning
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), American Lung Association, and dozens of independent national studies show that a Green clean is a healthier clean for your family and employees. Amazing Maids and Cleaning Services will actually help you stay healthier while keeping your living/working spaces clean an tidy.
Something to think about...
On average, we spend 90% of our time indoors. We often think of our homes and offices as protecting us from air polution when, in fact, indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside. In some cases, indoor air can be up to 50 times more toxic.
The pollution can be caused by a number of sources – gas stoves, building materials and furniture, carpet, household cleaning products, personal care supplies, dust, pesticides, and even air fresheners. These sources release liquid, gas or minuscule solid particles into the air where they can remain for extended periods of time, often triggering asthma and other respiratory conditions because of the irritant effect these substances have on the lung. Particulate matter (PM) is described by the EPA as a “mixture of mixtures.” It can vary in size; larger bits create a bigger irritation, which is good -- you're more likely to cough or sneeze them out. Smaller particulates are actually a bigger problem. PMs at the 2.5 micron level can lodge in the soft tissue of the lungs and create chronic irritation and even infection. (To give you an idea of size, the width of a human hair is roughly 70 microns.)
Some pollution sources also contribute to high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the home, which can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation, headaches, dizziness, visual disorders and possible memory impairment. VOCs are chemicals that evaporate into the air at room temperature, and are commonly used in building materials, interior furnishings, textiles, office equipment, most cleaning agents, personal care supplies (like hairspray, colognes and deodorant) and pesticides. Studies conducted by the EPA have found that VOCs are common in the indoor environment and their levels can be ten to thousands of times higher inside than out.
The Amazing Solution
Cleaning your home and office on a regular basis can help improve the indoor air quality and lower the level of particulate matter, but only if done properly. Green cleaning solutions and procedures eliminate the use of harsh, toxic chemicals that can cause indoor air polution. Amazing Maids & Cleaning Services offers comprehensive green cleaning regime for all our residential and commercial customers. We are one of the only locally-owned services using Green Clean Certified™ products by Green Seal, an independent non-profit organization devoted to environmental Best Practices for a safe and thorough cleaning.
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