Green House Cleaning Supplies

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Green House Cleaning Supplies

• CLEARCorps USA

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Toxic Products

• Hidden Harms in
• Homes
• Classrooms

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Why Children are More Vulnerable To Toxins

• Hand-to-mouth behavior and playing close to the
  ground.
• Heavier exposures to environmental toxins, pound
  for pound, compared to adults
• Many hours spent in home and school with air that
  is often 2-5 times more contaminated than outdoor
  air (US EPA)

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If We Can Buy It, It Must Be Safe, Right?

• NO! Products Have Unlisted Ingredients and
  Unknown Dangers
• According to US EPA, of the 2,863 most commonly
  used chemicals only 7 have complete toxicity
  information available
• 1 of every 3 cleaning chemicals used in homes and
  schools cause environmental or health problems

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The Most Toxic Cleaners

• Acid Toilet Bowl Cleaner
• Carpet Spotter
• All-purpose cleaner
• Floor Finish Stripper
• Disinfectant
• Oven Cleaners
• Drain Cleaners

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Health Hazards

• Frequently involved in home poisoning ( many look
  like food )
• Some are very dangerous if accidentally swallowed
• Irritate skin and eyes
• Irritating to the lungs
• Make us cough and choke
• Reduces indoor air quality
• Causes health-effects like asthma, allergy, and
  respiratory irritation

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What Can You Do?

• Choose safer cleaning products
• Create guidelines for green cleaning in your home
• Choose only Green Seal Products

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Green Seal Certifies.

• No carcinogens
• Not corrosive
• Non-Toxic to humans and aquatic life
• Free of ozone depleters, heavy metals, and other
  harmful chemicals
• Recyclable packaging
• Provided in a concentrate
• Biodegradable

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Traditional Green Seal
3M All Purpose Cleaner/ Degreaser EcoPure Neutral Multi Use Cleaner/Degreaser
Inhalation Respiratory Tract Irritation Signs/symptoms may include cough, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain. May be absorbed following inhalation and cause target organ effects Inhalation Hazardous inhalation is not applicable, but may cause slight irritation.
Target Organ Effects Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression Health Effects No carcinogens, no targeted organ effects
Skin Contact Severe skin irritation Signs/symptoms may include localized redness, swelling, itching, dryness, cracking, blistering, and pain Skin Contact Incidental skin contact is not expected to cause any significant irritation
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In Summary

• You need to proactively examine the products you
  use
• Many conventional products used in homes and
  schools are linked to cancer, asthma, respiratory
  problems, various organ problems, and severe
  irritation to the skin
• The environment is also feeling the effects of
  these toxins in the water, land, and air
• Green cleaning supplies are proven to be safer
  for everyone especially children

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Questions?