The Cleaning

The solutions used by most cleaning companies are classified as dangerous, toxic chemicals. When used in a spray bottle, tiny particles become airborne and remain in the air for days (until you breathe them in.) When wiped across a surface, traces of these chemicals stay behind and are absorbed by anyone who touches it. Beyond these human effects, the manufacture of these petroleum-based chemicals depletes our natural resources and the by-products from their use cause toxic run-off into our water supply.

So if you use a regular cleaning service for your offices - you and your employees are exposed to these toxins every time you touch your desk, use your computer, talk on the phone or take a breath. If you’re running a school, a nursing home or a restaurant . . . every resident, every customer and every employee is getting a dose of daily contact with these poisons. And poisons they are! Numerous studies have shown that contact with these chemicals can cause short- and long-term effects such as dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and even cancer. The World Health Organisation recognizes these toxins as a cause of Sick Building Syndrome, a debilitating illness which leads to lost work hours, lowered productivity and decreased employee retention.