Carpet Cleaning and other household cleaning supplies found in homes and schools can expose children and pets to multiple chemicals that are links to asthma, cancer and a host of other health problems and to dozens of other air contaminants that have never been tested for safety.

 Lax labeling requirements mean that consumers don not have any idea what they are purchasing. Many would be alarmed to learn that a product like Comet Powder Cleanser releases more than a hundred air contaminants including chloroform, benzene, and formaldehyde. This is just one product many other contaminants that are found in many households.

 Below are some links to reports from Environmental working group that will help educate the consumer on making wise decisions. For Eco-friendly Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning tips go to www.greencleancare.com  or call 763-789-9600 for advice.

 Get answers in our FAQ: We answer common questions about chemicals in cleaning supplies and their possible effects on your health. 

Check out our report — you’ll learn more about the products we tested, the 457 chemicals they released into the air, and how you can limit your exposures.

The answer is yes Green Carpet Cleaning Agents absolutely do work. The fact of the matter is there is a general perception among many  that Green Cleaning products don’t work as well. This is simply not true. When it comes to Carpet Cleaning and Upholstery Cleaning there are many factors that come into play when it comes to a good thorough cleaning job. The cleaning agents only make up 25% of the actual cleaning system.  In our industry we use a term called T.A.C.T. this refers to Time (Dwell time), Agitation (Scrubbing, Raking and Brushing), Chemical (Cleaning Agents) and Temperature (Temperature of the water used for cleaning). The fact is many Carpet Cleaners rely on on 2 of these to get their results mostly Chemical and Temperature which means they rely on really strong cleaning chemicals to get the job done. In reality if you add Time(which also means taking the time to do a good job) and Agitation(which requires more work) back into the equation the results are excellent no matter what type of cleaning products are being used. Regular Cleaning and Maintenance of Carpet and Upholstered furnishings ultimately results in a Cleaner Healthier indoor environment. At Green Clean Carpet Care www.greencleancare.com  we have TACT and we help Restore Healthy Environments.

Do You Wonder If The Chemicals In Carpet Cleaning Can Be Harmful?

The answer to this question is yes and no! The fact of the matter is that a lot of carpet cleaning chemicals are made with strong cleaning chemicals.  Butyloxyethanol and Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether are just a couple of the common ingredients found in many Carpet Cleaning products. These chemicals should not be inhaled or come into contact with bare skin not to mention their affect on the environment.

The reality is no matter how good we rinse the carpet with our big machines some chemical residue still remains. Is this really condusive to a healthy indoor environment? Probably not! Some people are certainly affected by these products right to the point where it will make them sick. Over time people can develop all sorts of sensitivities that are often times related to strong cleaning chemicals. Most people aren’t directly affected by these products so they don’t even think about it. But what are the long term health affects? Well we don’t really know so why not use products that we know are safe for ourselves and the environment.

Stay tuned for my next blog and I will talk about how Green Carpet Cleaning Products actually DO work.