Many traditional cleaning products contain chemicals that leave a harsh odor in the air. Did you know that odor doesn’t just smell foul, but it also contains compounds that have been linked to health issues?
In today’s blog post from White Glove Cleaning, we are going to discuss some of the reasons why you should avoid traditional cleaning products that contain harsh chemicals. Continue reading to learn more, and if you are searching for Spokane house cleaning services, look no further than White Glove Cleaning. We use only natural cleaning products with essential oils and always leave your house sparkling clean. Contact us today to schedule a walk-through of your home.
They Contain Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted from many chemically-based cleaning products and disinfectants. According to the EPA, VOCs have been connected to a number of health problems including:
- Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat
- Damage to the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system
- Headaches
- Loss of coordination
- Nausea
VOCs are the reason that it is so important to properly ventilate your house when you’re using traditional cleaning products in your home.
Another option, would be to leave behind the traditional cleaning products and begin using natural products to clean your home that do not contain VOCs.
They Leave Behind a Harsh, Unpleasant Odor
Many traditional cleaning products leave behind a harsh, unpleasant odor in your home. And, while many of us associate this smell with a clean home, you can have a clean house without any harsh chemical odors. The smell that traditional cleaners leave behind is actually a result of the VOCs, and you should avoid breathing in those fumes as much as possible.
They Have a Negative Effect on the Environment
No matter what cleaning products you choose to use in your home, some will inevitably end up going down the drain. When this happens, do you want to be releasing chemicals into the natural environment? Traditional cleaning products contain ingredients that you shouldn’t be rinsing down the drain as they can end up in the water and soil and inevertantly affect the environment.
There Are Safer Natural Alternatives Available
We may have been taught to clean our homes with bleach, ammonia, and other traditional cleaning products, but nowadays there are so many other options available. It doesn’t make sense not to use cleaning products that are safer for you, your family, your pets, and the environment. Whether you choose to look up some easy homemade cleaning product recipes or you would prefer to purchase them at a local store, there are a multitude of options out there that will help you switch away from traditional, chemically-based cleaning products.
Natural Cleaning Products May Work Better
Many people hesitate to make the switch to natural cleaning products because they feel like they can only get a good clean from harsh-smelling chemicals, but this just isn’t true. Natural cleaning products can work just as well, if not better, than traditional options. Many natural cleaning products contain essential oils, which have antiseptic, antibacterial, and other properties that help to create more efficient cleaning products.
White Glove Cleaning – Your Spokane House Cleaners
At White Glove Cleaning, we use only natural cleaning products with essential oils to clean your home. When you choose our Spokane cleaning services, you won’t ever experience a home that smells of bleach or ammonia. Instead, you’ll walk into a sparkling clean home with the scent of lavender, orange, peppermint-vanilla, and lemongrass in the air.
Ready to learn more about our natural Spokane house cleaning services? Contact our team today to schedule a no-obligation walk-through.