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Green Cleaning
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Sort results by: Date Added | Alphabetically - Research suggests that the addition of ultraviolet light to the brushing and suction of a vacuum cleaner can almost double the removal of potentially infectious microorganisms from a carpet’s surface when compared to vacuuming alone. Researchers say the findings suggest that incorporating the germicidal properties of UV light into vacuuming might have promise in reducing allergens and pathogens from carpets, as well.
- While green products are on the rise, consumers must be wary of misleading "green" claims.
- Fragranced products - including those that claim to be green - give off many chemicals that are not listed on the label.
- The GreenCheck™ designation is a vetting process designed to provide an added level of confidence for consumers who are seeking green product sources or hiring green contractors.
- Contaminants in house dust are an important source of exposure that can be reduced by good design, good flooring choices, and good cleaning practices.
- You can help lessen these air-pollution problems by following simple precautions.
- Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination.
- How the workings of a vacuum affect how well it cleans and the health of your home.
- How central vacuums work and what to consider before installing one.
- Detection, prevention and least toxic control of bed bugs.
- Clean clothes and bedding frequently, using gentle, low-odor products.
- Tips for laundering effectively.
- Revealing inert ingredients will help consumers make informed decisions and will better protect public health and the environment.
- Study shows cinnamon oil is just as effective at killing several common bacteria as many other antiseptics commonly used in hospitals.
- Help for cleaning green from Sierra Club Green Home.
- The asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program administered by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) in partnership with the research organization, Allergy Standards Limited (ASL), announced on November 17th, 2009 that it has developed and adopted a certification standard and testing protocol for Non-Disinfecting Hard Surface Spray Cleaning Products.
- Three viewpoints of designing a healthy building include: the importance of sustainable development, the role of occupants for ensuring indoor air quality, and ongoing developments related to indoor finishes with low chemical emissions and good fungal resistance.
- Although scientists have postulated a wide range of adverse human health effects of exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), the nexus of the debate is the concern that prenatal and childhood exposure to EDCs may be responsible for a variety of abnormalities in human sexuality, gender development and behaviors, reproductive capabilities, and sex ratios.
- How to make your home a healthier place.
- Naturally derived laundry cleaners can be simple and effective.
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