Charlotte House and Commercial Cleaning Services: Toxins Found in Cleaning Products

Surprisingly, a lot of the cleaning products that we all use in our homes or businesses are hazardous and very harmful to our health. You may think that you are killing the germs that reside in your home, but in actuality you are filling it with fumes from petrochemical solvents added to cleaners to dissolve dirt.

Unfortunately, there are no laws or regulations that require manufacturers of cleaning products to list ingredients on their labels or to even text their products for safety. It is up to you to make sure that what you are using is nontoxic.

Be aware of the chemicals and toxins listed below. They can cause serious health problems if you use them over a long period of time.

• Chlorinated phenols (normally found in toilet cleaners) – toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems.
• Diethylene glycol (found in window cleaners) – reduces the nervous system.
• Phenols (found in disinfectants) - toxic to respiratory and circulatory systems.
• Nonylphenol ethoxylate (found in laundry detergents and all-purpose cleaners) - banned in Europe; it has been shown to biodegrade slowly into even more toxic compounds.
• Formaldehyde (found in spray and wick deodorizers) – a respiratory irritant and suspected carcinogen.
• Petroleum solvents (found in floor cleaners) - damage mucous membranes.
• Perchloroethylene (spot remover) - causes liver and kidney damage.
• Butyl cellosolve (common in all-purpose window and other types of cleaners) - damages bone marrow, the nervous system, kidneys and the liver.

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