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Chemical-Based Cleaning Products – The Impact on Your Health

We all want a fresh, clean, safe, and germ-free environment for the company.  We often base our buying habits on how long-lasting and well the products work without realizing their impact on our health.

How do toxins impact our immune system?

Toxins are poisonous substances that can cause disease. The symptoms depend on how long you’ve been exposed, the way it got in the body and the body’s response.

Here are some of the ways toxins impacts our immune system:

Accelerated ageing

Brain damage – neurological and behavioural development problems, such as learning disabilities, hyperactivity, and ADHD

Autoimmune disorders and disease

Asthma, allergies and breathing problems

Infertility and miscarriages

Hormone imbalances

Degeneration of the body’s detoxification defences (such as kidney and liver problems)…

10 Dirtiest Items in Your Office

Did you know that in the first few minutes at work, you’ve already touched the 10 dirtiest things in the office without you knowing it?

Here is a compilation of the dirtiest items in your desk space, just to give you an idea about the importance of disinfectant and sanitation:

Your Keyboard. Keyboards are notorious for harboring bacteria, especially as we press every single key continuously for up to 8 hours each day. Skin cells, food residue, and sweat spread easily in small spaces such as offices. With more than 3,295 bacteria per square inch, shake and wipe down your keyboard weekly with a slightly damp cloth. Your Mouse. Your office mouse is one of the most used tools in your office every day. With 10% of office workers admitting to never cleaning their mouse, a study found that they can contain up to 1,676 microbes per square inch.…

Why a Clean Workplace Means a Safe Workplace?

A clean workplace means more than just having a fresh or newly renovated building. A clean workplace also ensures the safety and health of the employees and visitors. Health related illness and injuries can be prevented by taking action to ensure a clean, safe work environment. Here are the reasons why a clean workplace means a safe workplace:

Good Air Quality lowers employee exposure to hazardous substances.

A buildup of dust, lint, and pollen can create breathing hazards for everyone in the office, triggering asthma attacks, stuffy noses, and other uncomfortable health issues. Good air quality is one of the factors which greatly influences work space performance, as well as the health of your employees.

Clean, dry floors prevent accidents.

Making sure your office floors are free of liquids at all times is essential…

What’s Your Cleaning Personality?

There are many different kinds of cleaners among us, and we all have different styles and approaches. For some, cleaning is one of those jobs we keep putting off, and for others, it’s practically a hobby. Which of the following matches your cleaning personality?

The Neat Freak

You tend to clean every day and get upset when your place is out of order, even though you know others would consider it fairly clean. As a perfectionist, you clean everything with attention to detail. You put extra effort into making sure your friends and family feel welcomed in your home, even if that means you need to clean up AFTER they leave.

The Bit-by-Bit Cleaner

You like to break down your cleaning task into small pieces and do a little bit when you have a spare moment. You likely have a relaxed attitude when it comes to your home, and can’t stand to see …

MUST KNOW HACKS FOR FLOOR CLEANING

 

Making a trip to the store every time you need a floor cleaning solution? Try these DIY floor cleaning tricks instead!

 

  Why buy new Swiffer pads when you can replace those disposable pads with a chenille sock instead? Let it do wonders on your floor surfaces!

 

  Want to make cleaning fun for your kids? Have them slip on some fuzzy socks to help you mop the floor after you spray your cleaner on. Have fun!

 

  Looking for the best laminate floor cleaner? Mix your dish soap, white distilled vinegar and water in a spray battle and you’re good to go.

 

 Shine your floors naturally with your regular mop and black tea! All you need to do is make a sink full of hot tea and mop your floors with your tea solution while it is still warm.

 

  Exerting too much effort cleaning your grout lines? A mixture of shaving cream…

5 Myths about Carpet Cleaning

There are so many carpet cleaning myths floating around that is hard to know what is true and what isn’t. When it comes to our carpet, we can’t afford to rely on faulty information. Incorrect use of tools or processes can damage your carpet and can ruin your room or workspace in an instant.

Myth: Steam cleaning will cause mold or mildew to grow in my carpet.

 

It’s true that carpet cleaning will make your carpet wet and moist, but it won’t promote the growth of mould or mildew. When you clean your carpet, dry it thoroughly so it doesn’t attract mould and mildew. Carpet cleaning is a necessary part of maintaining carpeting, and when done properly, is a safe and healthy way to keep your floors looking like new. At Clean Green Solutions, we strive to use eco-friendly products to fulfill office cleaning requirements. We use products that…

Let Us Do the Dirty Work

Everybody enjoys a clean and tidy workspace however, maintaining your office space at all times can be overwhelming and difficult, especially if you want it done well.  That’s why businesses are reaching out to commercial cleaning companies to get the job done professionally.  Commercial cleaning companies are one of the most important resources that your business can have. Compared to your staff, commercial cleaners are experienced, trained, and experts when it comes to cleaning.

How can commercial cleaning services benefit your company you might ask? Here’s how:

Professional Cleanliness

You can expect the highest standards of cleaning with us at Clean Green Solutions. We maintain these standards by on-the-job training as well as assessment post-training. We also use high-quality eco-friendly products…