What are Some Environmentally-Friendly Cleaning Products?
Environmentally-friendly cleaning products essentially differ from conventional cleaning products in their basic formulation. For instance, many cleaning products depend on synthetic surfactants, bleaching agents, anti-bacterial agents, protein dissolvers, etc., to enhance performance. However, there is concern over the potential hazards to human health and the environment associated with these chemicals. In fact, many of these ingredients are suspected carcinogens, neurotoxins, and/or are classified as hazardous waste. Some products, such as laundry detergents, even contain pesticides. In terms of human health, many of these agents have been shown to be readily absorbed through the skin or are harmful when inhaled. Other chemicals continue to accumulate on surfaces in the home. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the indoor air of many homes contain 70 times more air pollutants than outdoor air. This is largely attributed to the use of conventional cleanin
