For starters, Green Cleaning, is the use of products or cleaning methods that are not harmful to the environment. Unfortunately many of the cleaning agents that are used in households today can have very harmful and toxic additives. Making them very dangerous to the Earth and human health. So which are the ingredients that are toxic to human health you're probably wondering? You may or may not be surprised to know that some of the typical household cleaning products like bleach and ammonia are among the toxic killers. Ammonia can do more harm besides making you sick by the smell. It can apparently cause irritation to both eyes and mucous membranes, and prolonged use can even cause blindness. The use of Bleach in toilet cleaners can also create toxic chlorine gas and other gases. Just with these two cleaners, that many households use, it proves that even though they make things look good and probably smell better, they are slowly killing us. The next question is what are some examples of Green cleaners and are they economical?
Today, with the turn of the economy, some of the first questions we all ask ourselves is can we really afford to make a lifestyle change? Many are in shock to realize that green cleaning stems from natural cleaning agents right in your own home. Vinegar, water, Borax, Washing Soda are just to name a few. What's great about these if you don't have them they are very inexpensive! However, it'll only take a little more effort to make products as opposed to buying green products that are already prepackaged and made. However, there's no harm in making things for money's sake and health right? But say you don't feel up to making it, are all the products that are green clean labeled actually green clean? Take a look at this infographic for things that are necessary on cleaner labels.
source: http://www.davidsuzuki.org/publications/resources/2012/a-good-home-cleaner-label/
So really the question is, is Green cleaning really worth it?
