Stronger alkaline cleaners can do more ‘damage’ when it comes to dirt and grime, destroying bacteria and dissolves proteins. Cleaning products like oven cleaner, lye and drain cleaners are strong alkalis. They are highly corrosive and cause chemical burns on the skin and in the lungs when inhaled. Lye, known also as caustic soda or …
When talking about acid cleaners, you have to mention their counterpart, alkaline cleaners but what’s the difference? Acids have lower pH values while alkalines higher ones. The main difference between them is that acid has a pH value below 7 and alkaline is above that. Plainly, acidic cleaners are best used to brighten metals and …
After covering the safer acid cleaners, it’s now time to dive into the harsher and stronger acidic cleaners that are out there. These cleaners are highly toxic and may be corrosive. Avoid getting them on your skin or in your eyes and avoid getting them on other materials since the acids may have bleaching effects, …
People are crazy about making their homes smell good. The home fragrance industry was almost $5.6 billion in the US in 2012, according to a New Jersey research firm. The problem? There is some question about the toxicity of some of the more popular air fresheners, candles, and home fragrance lines. Some studies suggest these …
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You have probably taken notice of the excessive amount of “green” products on store shelves. But you might be wondering how so many products, that are clearly chemical-based, sealed in plastic, and shipped via a giant diesel-burning truck could possibly be “green”.
Strong cleaning agents are usually made up of harsh chemicals. However, don’t go thinking that if you mix two cleaning agents together, you will get a better cleaning agent.
Dry cleaning, when you think about it, is a strange term used to describe the process of dousing clothes in a slurry of oil byproducts. Dry cleaning is not dry at all, and neither is it very clean.
There are many cleaning chemicals out there, probably many more than can be named in one blog post.
Everyone has seen the commercials with homeowners spraying every corner of their homes with air fresheners, then taking a deep breath of whatever they just sprayed into the air as if it is an actual breeze of mountain air. Well, what you and these actors might not know is, what they are inhaling so vigorously …
The following is a list of some dangerous chemicals that can be found in MANY household cleaning products. Always read labels carefully – and more importantly, understand what these chemicals are. Always use eco-friendly alternatives where you can, as it will protect the health of you and your family. Acetone – is a neurotoxin that …
