ECOMAIDS Of Portland: The Importance Of Using Green Cleaning Products

Online, August 22, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Lindsay Dellasega, owner of ECOMAIDS of Portland, in her "question and answer" video series, explains the importance of using green cleaning products in your home. As a Mom herself, Lindsay adds special emphasis to the importance of creating a healthy, non-toxic, home environment for your children and pets.

• Why is it important that cleaning products are safe for children?

Generally speaking, common household cleaners contain harmful ingredients such as ammonia that can irritate and damage a child's delicate skin, eyes and airways, and that put children at an increased risk for medical problems such as asthma.

• What is the best way to choose cleaning products that are safe for children?

When choosing cleaning products that are safe for children, your best bet is to look for non-toxic, environmentally friendly alternatives, that do not contain ammonia, bleach or other toxic ingredients. A great alternative for most household cleaning is to find a safe, effective, peroxide-based cleaner.

• Why is it important that cleaning products are safe for pets?

A number of commonly used household cleaners are not safe for common household pets (like dogs and cats) because their lungs are small and are not always able to filter-out harmful toxins. As a practical matter, household pets are closer to the floor and, by proximity, are exposed to a larger amounts of toxins from cleaning products. Also, often times, cats and dogs lick the floors, furniture and even their paws, and ingest the harmful residue left behind by the cleaning product.

• What is the best way to choose cleaning products that are safe for pets?

When choosing cleaning products that are safe for pets, look for products that have a neutral pH and low vapor content, such as peroxide or vinegar based cleaners.

To See Lindsay's video about the importance of using green cleaning products, click here

For more information about ECOMAIDS of Portland and the green cleaning products that it use:

Call ECOMAIDS of Portland at 503.908.0950
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