subject: Using Safer Products For House Cleaning [print this page] If you do your own house cleaning have you examined the labels on the cleaners you are using? There are many cleaning agents that contain harmful chemicals that can make you and your family sick. The elderly, babies, and people with existing breathing problems will be affected sooner than healthy people will, but it is harmful to everyone in the home, even pets. Many people who are employed by domestic cleaning services are well aware of these harmful toxins. Some house cleaning companies have already made the move to more environmentally friendly products. Please read the labels on the house cleaning products you have in your home, your familys health may be endangered by them.
There are some house cleaning companies that have not changed their product use, and you should strongly consider that if you choose to hire a domestic cleaning service for your home. Some of the things you can do to avoid unnecessary fumes as you clean may be to use water, white vinegar and a couple of drops of lemon oil mixed in a spray bottle to clean your windows. The most cost effective way to wipe the windows clean is to use coffee filters. They dont streak and they dont leave lint. Your local dollar store sells the plastic bottles, the vinegar, and the coffee filters for a dollar each. Thats a good deal less than commercially made window cleaner!
By adding a few drops of lemon oil or peppermint to your dishwasher for a very fragrant scent that makes the dishwasher clean as it disinfects. Mixing lavender scent with water to clean your bathroom will leave it smelling fresh and relaxing. There are household cleaners on the market today that are environmentally friendly, and you can experiment with those as well. If you begin to look for a house cleaning company, try to find one who uses some of these products. The domestic cleaning crew will be happy to try the fresher compounds instead of harsh chemicals because it is much easier on their hands.
If you speak with domestic cleaning personnel and they have extremely dry or rough red skin, you know they are using chemicals that are too harsh and can be dangerous. This is a good thing to pay close attention to if you begin interviewing house cleaning companies. While interviewing, always inquire about the cleaning agents they use. Almost any house cleaning company will be happy to use essential oils and safer products if you provide them, but look for a discount on their regular fee if you need to supply the products.
Whether you clean your own home or hire domestic cleaning services, it is always a good idea to keep some essential oils in your home. You can use them to deodorize kitchen odors, or just to occasionally freshen the air in your home. Placing a little lavender oil on a cotton ball and placing it in the air conditioner grill or heat return will gently spread the fresh scent of the oil through out your home. Lavender is known for creating a very soothing effect.
