Alternatives to harmful Toxic disinfectants, cleaners and corrosive bleaches

See CLEAN SOLUTIONS alternatives for cleaning your home or business at: http://www.cleansolutions.biz/

Hydrogen peroxide is the only germicidal agent composed only of water and oxygen. Like ozone, it kills disease organisms by oxidation! Hydrogen peroxide is considered the worlds safest all natural effective surface sanitizer. It kills microorganisms by oxidizing them, which can be best described as a controlled burning process. When hydrogen peroxide reacts with organic material it breaks down into oxygen and water.

Another plus that you will experience when cleaning with hydrogen peroxide is that it works extremely well for cleaning and sanitizing countertops, and other surfaces that may be used for the preparation of food. This includes cutting boards made of woods and plastics.

CARPET CLEANING CRYSTAL CONCENTRATE

Carpet Cleaning Crystal Concentrate

A unique concentrated formula combines the cleaning and deodorizing power of Hydrogen Peroxide for your Home or Commercial use!  Great carpet cleaner - works, smells great no strong odors or toxins!!
Just add to your carpet machine or use as spot cleaner.
Highly concentrated.

This formulation leaves your carpet cleaner than ever reduces toxicity without sacrificing effectiveness
-- Eliminates odors while you clean
-- Natural orange fragrance without the use of perfumes or dyes
-- HydrOxi Pro® Carpet Cleaning Crystal™ is a safer and economical alternative to standard carpet cleaning solutions.
Find out all about it on our Web site, More info and to order Carpet Cleaner

Eight Simple Guidelines For Green Cleaning and a Healthier Environment

A great article with lots of good info for green cleaning your business and home!

Article By CORE Products Co.

Choosing environmentally responsible products is a powerful way to make your spending make a difference. Finding those products, and trusting them, isn't always easy. Develop, plan and execute for success!

Caring for a commercial or institutional facility is a huge task. Developing and implementing a green cleaning program that effectively protects occupants' health, while minimizing cleaning's impact on the environment, is equally significant.

Whether you are explaining your green cleaning plan to a new employee, a vendor, or someone in senior management, you need to capture the most significant aspects.

1. PUT HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT FIRST A green cleaning program protects health and the environment first, appearance second. Even buildings that appear to be clean can be extremely unhealthy. Low productivity and poor performance are the result of a Building Related Illness or Sick Building Syndrome. Implementing a green cleaning program will more than pay for itself with just a small increase in productivity.
   
2. REVIEW CURRENT PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES In order to measure progress, improvements to any program typically require doing an assessment before implementation. Some current practices may be applied to the new green cleaning program. Gathering information such as manufacturer, vendor information, MSDS, labels of products currently being used, personal protective equipment (PPE), special handling and disposal requirements, and where the products are being applied. Transitioning to a safer, healthier cleaning protocol is also an opportunity to standardize practices among multiple sites.
   
3. USE GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS Use certified green cleaning products. Many organizations including Green Seal, Ecologo and DfE approve cleaning chemicals based on environmental impact, health exposures and performance. Today's technology allow manufacturers to offer green cleaning solutions that work well and are cost-competitive to traditional cleaning products. For products not covered by existing standards, choose products that are lower in VOC's compared to similar products. Install and use chemical dilution systems and proportioning equipment to reduce chemical exposure to cleaning workers and building occupants. Green Cleaning Products at CLEANSOLUTIONS.BIZ                                 
4. USE GREEN EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES  Capture dust and microscopic particles rather than putting them back into the air. Use microfiber dust mops or vacuum cleaners to dry-clean hard floors. Use high-efficiency vacuum cleaners and vacuum cleaner filters to capture microscopic materials the might adversely impact building occupant health. Use microfiber cloths to capture dust rather than rags and furniture polish.
   
5. DECREASE ENTRY OF DIRT AND POLLUTANTS Paying attention to entryways - inside and out - helps keep trafficking of dirt from getting into an area. A significant amount of dirt, dust and other pollutants come into a building on people's feet. Install walk-off mats, which will help to trap and remove dirt and debris before it enters the area. Consult your mat supplier to choose the proper style for outside and inside each entryway. Proper and frequent cleaning of entry mats is critical to preventing dirt from being distributed.
   
6. DISINFECT ONLY IN AREAS THAT REQUIRE IT  Indoor air quality is affected by dirt, dust and the chemicals we put into the air. EPA registered disinfectants are categorized as pesticides. The chemicals used to kill bugs can pollute the air if overused. Choose and apply disinfectants properly. Resist the temptation to overuse disinfectants when cleaning. Good basic cleaning procedures are as effective as disinfectants for cleaning most surfaces. Focus on touch points; those spots where people come into contact the most. Door knobs, handles, rails, push bars, light switches, public phones, elevator buttons, and so on, are prime points for disease transmission.
    Clean Solutions green cleaning Products
7. USE GREEN PAPER AND PLASTIC PRODUCTS  Use janitorial paper products that have a significant percentage of post consumer recycled content. Look for paper that was produced without using chlorine, which when released into the environment can create dioxins and other incredibly dangerous chemicals. Many paper and plastic goods, such as paper towels, toilet paper and can liners, have been green certified by third party organizations. By taking a few steps to reduce consumption, you can offset the higher initial cost of paper and plastic products.
   
8. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND ENFORCING  Everyone doesn't know how to clean. Train custodial staff and managers to ensure procedures are performed properly and safely. Without adequate training, the potential for job-related accidents and injuries is very high. Engage cleaning staff in the process by helping them understand why they are directed to do certain tasks. It is a group effort to maintain and improve the green cleaning program. Increase the professionalism of your staff through continued education and training.

This article is courtesy of CORE Products Co. Canton, TX - thank you!

Green Logic Degreaser Commerical Cleaning

Eco Friendly All-Surface Degreaser
Use in Commerical Kitchens, Bathrooms, Auto Dealers,
wherever grease is building up

• Removes oil residue and greasy build up from: fats,heavy soil, tar,  etc.
• Concentrated, Non-flammable and Non-corrosive
• Biodegradable and Phosphate-free 

This fast-acting cleaner and degreaser combines green emulsion surfactants and builders to handle tough cleaning, to learn more:  Clean Solutions DEGREASER

                  

March 2008 Clean Solutions Newsletter

Happy "Almost Spring"!

I hope you are well. Thank you to all the new subscribers and the ongoing subscribers to this newsletter. We are growing!

What I want to share with you this month is a great organization I learned about recently: Eco Mom Alliance. I have attached their website to tell you more about them. This organization was started by a Mom in Marin County for women to get together to learn, share and educate themselves about eco green ideas to make their lives and their families lives “greener”. I was impressed with all they have done. If you are interested, the website is: Eco Mom Alliance website

A few updates on our websites: we will begin carrying some wonderful liquid soaps and hand sanitizers from EO, a company that is locally based and sells excellent products. I love the products and had the pleasure of touring their plant in Corte Madera. They use essential oils and wonderful organic products – it was a treat to be the in all the divine smells. These should be available on our website in the next month.

Also see our new website we just started for ECO Coaching at:
Eco Consulting Website

Have a great month and have fun using your healthy, green cleaning products for Spring cleaning!

Blessings to each of you, Cynthia
Clean Solutions

Local Sonoma Resource: Marcus Willers Architects

We want to introduce Marcus Willers Architects, our local associates in Sonoma Green Building. We really appreciate their work. Their project was featured in the recent Sonoma Build It Green Tour!

The Healthy Home - Green, resource efficient home design and construction.

Healthy homes - beautifully designed using environmentally safe construction materials and techniques.

If you want a to build a green, healthy home for your family without sacrificing elegance and comfort, the good news is that it can be done. Using the newest materials and technology, intelligent design melds aesthetic considerations with resource-efficient construction, resulting in a home that protects the health of its occupants, supports sustainable building practices, and looks elegant and beautiful.

On their Web site you will find a wealth of infomation about creating such a home, links about construction materials, techniques and suppliers, all provided by Marcus and Willers Architects, specialists in the design and creation of healthy homes of exceptional beauty and refinement.

http://thehealthyhome.net/index.php