{"id":15784,"date":"2024-10-17T21:01:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T21:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallasmaids.com\/?page_id=15784"},"modified":"2024-11-04T19:21:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T19:21:32","slug":"green-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dallasmaids.com\/house-cleaning\/green-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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GREEN CLEANING<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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What is Green Cleaning?<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Green cleaning can be defined as a method of cleaning that uses environmentally friendly products and practices. This includes using products made from natural ingredients, organically and sustainably resourced, that have minimal impact on the environment.<\/p>

Why?<\/p>

Mainly to help reduce pollution (air quality), conserve resources (like our water supply), keep the balance of the ecosystem, and protect human health (exposure to chemicals and toxins can potentially cause irreparable harm.)<\/p>

At Dallas Maids<\/b><\/a>, we’re committed to providing a clean and healthy environment for our clients while also minimizing our impact on the planet. We’ve expanded our services to include the use of eco-friendly cleaning products. These products we’ve started to integrate are made from natural ingredients and are safe for both people and the environment. By choosing to incorporate green cleaning practices, we’re looking to not only preserve and improve the health of our team, but also take a step towards a more sustainable future.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Green Cleaning option is FREE!<\/i>
Simply select \"Green Cleaning\" under \"Select Extras\" on our online booking page<\/b><\/a>.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Benefits of Green Cleaning<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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While there are many big scale benefits to green cleaning, here are some of the ways in which it directly impacts our everyday lives:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImproves indoor air quality:<\/b> Green cleaning products are less likely to contain harmful chemicals that can irritate the respiratory system eliminating indoor pollution.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReduces health risks:<\/b> Exposure to toxic chemicals can have a negative impact on health, especially for people with allergies or sensitivities. The use of natural ingredients reduces the changes or allergies and irritation, but it is still important to read the labels since some natural fragrances are also considered allergens in places like the EU.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnvironmental protection: <\/b>Green cleaning products are less likely to harm the environment, since they\u2019re sustainably resourced, are packaged in recycled or reusable materials and also contain little to no volatile organic chemicals that can pollute the environment, our water supplies and our air.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCost savings: <\/b>while it is true that green products aren\u2019t often cheaper than traditional products, they\u2019re known to last longer since you need less product to get the same results. Also there are many DIY recipes for natural cleaners that will replace the buying of some products.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    Things to look for in a product to know they\u2019re green<\/i>:<\/b>
    –No<\/u> phosphates
    –No<\/u> chlorine
    –No<\/u> artificial fragrances
    –No<\/u> artificial colors
    -Biodegradable or recyclable packaging (for example: you buy the container once and then can get product refills.)
    -Organically grown ingredients using sustainable farming practices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Green cleaning<\/b> <\/i>can mean that you only use natural cleaning ingredients or that you use commercial “green” products that have been certified by the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and have the safer choice label or have been certified by the USDA (U.S Department of Agriculture) and have the USDA Organic label on their packaging.<\/p>

    Reading the fine print is important. Some green cleaning products may certify that they are fair trade (meet specific environmental and labor standards) by their own companies, and some others may contain additives or harmful chemicals, but donate some of their profits to environmental causes. So to have some peace of mind is better if we always check the ingredients before buying.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    GREEN PRODUCTS WE USE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    These are the green, eco-friendly products we are currently using at Dallas Maids.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    White Vinegar<\/td>\n Remover of mineral and wax build up, deodorizer<\/td>\n Natural Ingredient<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    PUMIE Scouring Stick<\/td>\n Multipurpose scourer<\/td>\n 100% pumice stone<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    7th Generation Toilet Cleaner<\/td>\n Toilet cleaner<\/td>\n EPA safer choice and USDA approved<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Method All Purpose<\/td>\n All purpose cleaner<\/td>\n Plant based ingredients, zero waste certified factory<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Method Degreaser<\/td>\n Degreaser<\/td>\n Plant based ingredients, zero waste certified factory<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
    Method Shower<\/td>\n Dissolves and prevents soap build up in showers, tile, fixtures, glass and tubs<\/td>\n Plant based ingredients, zero waste certified factory<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n