We all know that nothing is more satisfying than a freshly cleaned home. However, cleaning products can be among the most hazardous chemicals in your home or office and are therefore regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. These products create hazardous waste -- threatening human health and the natural environment. There are safe alternatives that can clean and disinfect to meet regulated standards and are much cheaper than name brand cleaners. Here are some tips to help you make environmentally friendly choices;

• Choose products that are biodegradable and non toxic to humans and aquatic life.
• Choose concentrated products, and be sure that they can work in cold water.
• Choose products with VOC concentrations of less than 10% of the weight of the products when diluted for use as directed.
• Choose products with a neutral pH.
• Choose products in recycled, recyclable and refillable containers and packaging.
• Avoid petroleum-derived ingredients. Instead choose surfactants derived from vegetable oil. Look for d-limonene and pine oil solvents.
• Avoid products containing EDTA and NTA. Look for alternatives with sodium citrate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, and sodium silicate.
• Avoid phosphates, choose products with a phosphate concentration of 0.5% or less by weight.
• Avoid products containing chlorine bleach or sodium hypochlorite.
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