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		<title>Cleaning Right With Environment- Friendly Alternatives</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:57:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you have your offices or homes cleaned, you are often afraid that someone will begin to have an allergic reaction. It is a known fact that even if people have their offices cleaned to combat allergies, it can actually promote this to happen. One more ironic thing that happens is that the environment is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you have your offices or homes cleaned, you are often afraid that someone will begin to have an allergic reaction. It is a known fact that even if people have their offices cleaned to combat allergies, it can actually promote this to happen. One more ironic thing that happens is that the environment is faced with a lot hazards when people actually clean their offices or homes.  This is because of the cleaning solutions that you use which contain harmful chemicals like phenol, formaldehyde, ammonia, butane, propane and other volatile organic compounds. These can cause allergies as well as potential hazards to the environment.<br />
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This is why more people have been supporting environment- friendly ways of cleaning. There are certain methods which actually work when cleaning homes and offices that do not need the use of chemicals. Some of these methods include using of microfiber products, vinegar, baking soda and natural oils. These things can be found anywhere and are accessible so it does not really need any effort to switch to eco-friendly ways. </p>
<p>Microfiber products are readily available these days. They have gained popularity through time and more people are starting to replace their old cleaning materials with microfiber. Microfiber is a synthetically made from polyamide and polyester which result to soft but durable fibers. They can clean any surface and remove every speck of dirt there. The fibers attract dirt with the use of static which effectively attracts negatively charges dust particles and keep them secure in the fibers. They last up to 3 years even if it is washed frequently which gives your money’s worth. </p>
<p>What makes microfiber an environment friendly alternative to cleaning is that it can be used with little amount of water and no use of cleaning solutions. These can also be used when the cloth is dry. By reducing the amount of water used, it lessens the amount of water wasted. Same goes for cleaning solutions, only a minimal amount of cleaning solution is needed so the amount of harmful chemical leaking to the atmosphere and dumped into the water is reduced. </p>
<p>Microfiber cloths can clean anything. You can just wipe any surface and look how the dirt goes away. This is the best alternative to rags which are not really that effective in cleaning. These microfiber cloths can be used for everything. They are used to clean the kitchen, dining table, picture frames, chairs, windows and even cars. This leaves a shiny finish and makes sure that it removes every piece of dirt there. The magical thing about microfiber cloths is that they can be used to wipe oil. Yes! Oil can be your worst enemy in the kitchen, and microfiber cloths provide a solution to this.</p>
<p>Microfiber mops are one of the things which have been gaining popularity. Regular string mops are now being replaced with microfiber mops. Microfiber mops are very convenient to use since it only requires one-time soaking and wringing out of extra liquid. Microfiber mops use microfiber mop pads which clean up to 300 sq. feet worth of floor. It does not require re-dipping of the mop pad in the solution. If you need a new mop pad, you can easily detach the pad and attach a new one. The good thing about microfiber is that it can hold liquid up to a maximum of 6 times its weight. </p>
<p>Cleaning of microfiber mops is easy, you do not even have to send it to the laundry to have it cleaned. You can only use a mild detergent and dry the microfiber. The dirt will already be removed. This is how simple it is to clean compared with other cleaning materials.<br />
The use of vinegar has been one of the oldest tricks that people use to clean those nasty sating and dirt. The reason why most people consider cleaning with vinegar is that it also doubles as a sanitizing agent. Vinegar is not a harmful chemical that is why it is safe to use. It is known to combat bacteria, germs, molds and even lime deposits. The acidity of vinegar is the key to its efficiency in cleaning. This can be used to clean almost all surfaces like glass, mirrors, appliances and electronics. The downside to this one is that it can leave a smell behind. You might want use air fresheners after or just leave the windows open so that the smell will diffuse. </p>
<p>Baking soda is popular not only for its use in the kitchen and baking but as well as its cleaning properties. This bicarbonate of soda has been used to clean surface as well as keep the surface whiter. This has a whitening agent which makes it a good alternative to toothpaste. Make a solution of baking soda and use it to clean surfaces. This is also slightly basic like your regular cleaning solutions. </p>
<p>Citrus oils do not only smell good but it is a good cleaning material. This natural product can help you in cleaning oil and grease since it can dissolve the spills. This has also been proved to remove stains from surfaces. So the next time that you need to clean your cooker or carpets, you may want to grab citrus oil that will help you in the cleaning job.  One benefit that you can get from this is that it doubles as a pesticide and an insecticide at the same time. So you get to live in a clean and safer environment with citrus oils.</p>
<p>Adopting an environment friendly system is now an easy thing for you to do. It is not that hard to replace all of your old cleaning materials with eco-friendly alternatives. This does not only help you clean your homes and offices, but it also helps in keeping the world a safer place to live in. The next time that you clean, you do not have to worry that someone is going to get allergies. You can now enjoy a safer way of keeping your personal places clean. </p>
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		<title>Save The Environment With Microfiber</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julia</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Environmentalists have always known the problems that cleaning chemicals cause. It releases volatile toxic that harms both the person as well as the environment. You would immediately think that they have no other choice but to just accept the fact that this is how the issue goes. There is nothing that they can do but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Environmentalists have always known the problems that cleaning chemicals cause. It releases volatile toxic that harms both the person as well as the environment. You would immediately think that they have no other choice but to just accept the fact that this is how the issue goes. There is nothing that they can do but to face reality that cleaning solutions are needed in the daily life.<br />
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The good news is that this is not how it goes. You can clean your home without the use of these chemical solutions. Microfiber mops are the latest innovation when it comes to cleaning you homes as well as offices. These are synthetically made fibers from a mixture or nylon (polyamide) and polyester. This mixture allows an effective way of cleaning with just the use of water. Microfiber mops also use the power of static when doing an effective job. This is a fool-proof way of attracting dust and other dirt which are negatively charged. This gives everyone the option to clean their floors with the use of harmful chemicals or an environmental friendly way of cleaning your floors.</p>
<p>As mentioned earlier, microfiber mops does not require the use of cleaning solutions. This saves a lot of water. Cleaning with water only requires the use of at least 2 gallons. When using a regular mop, it can go up to about 21 gallons of water and cleaning solution is just one cleaning. And it can really clean floors, tiles, wood as well as vinyl tiles with just one swipe of a damp microfiber mop. This saves a lot of time and effort with promising results.</p>
<p>The use of microfiber makes cleaning such an easy task. The speed of cleaning make microfiber a convenient tool is cleaning. This just uses a one sweep method with all the dirt gone already. It reduces the effort that you need. You just dip the microfiber mop once in the solution and you can just go sweep the floors continually. The microfiber mops can hold up to a maximum weight of water up to six times its weight and this can really last for so long. This also allows the mop head to hold only a maximum amount of water that will not drip from the mop pad. And replacing the mope is just so easy, it is only attached by a velcro strip and once the mop pad is dirty, you just detach and attach a new one and continue cleaning. Isn’t it such a simple task that you can do without any effort at all?</p>
<p>Microfiber works magically, cleaning up to 300 square feet of space. This is such a large area considering that you will only dip the mop pad once into the water. Compared to reusable cleaning materials, microfiber can be reused, so this cleaning package is not something that comes with a new package. It can withstand a couple of washings about up to 500 times before it really wears out, if it really does. This sets the biggest advantage since it reduces trash from disposable tissue and other sponges, microfiber saves so much from disposal of these materials. It give you your money’s worth when you clean with microfiber. Instead of constantly buying cleaning mops, sponges, cloths, rags only to throw them after one cleaning session, why not buy a mop that can be reusable?</p>
<p>The versatility of microfiber has been doing so much for everyone. It just does not clean the floors, it also traps the dust and bacteria that come along with it. Unlike regular sponge mops, microfiber is designed for a lot of cleaning jobs. Microfiber is not just a variety of a mop, it is a variety of a cleaning tool. With regular sponge mops, you will also need other things to complete cleaning of your things.</p>
<p>This is the most hygienic cleaning tool that there is. Hospitals as well as health care facilities recommend using these since these also eliminates bacteria and microorganisms that come when cleaning. It also prevents the use of cross contamination of areas. Microfiber does not require dipping the mop head again in the water after cleaning because it holds enough water for  one cleaning. Plus it can be replaced easily, so it will be practical to just replace the mop pad after cleaning. </p>
<p>For the health, microfiber does not use cleaning solutions, so the toxic fumes released by these solutions are not inhaled by the person cleaning. Water is just a safe liquid that it cannot pose any harmful side effects. Dust, allergens and bacteria are attracted by the microfibers, so when cleaning with a microfiber, you are ensured of the safety of the area from dirt, dust and harmful bacteria. </p>
<p>Safety is also one advantage of microfiber mops. It does not allow the use of excessive water, so it does not drip. It prevent the puddle formation of water that will eventually cause slips and falls. Also, since the mops only wet the floor sufficiently, it will dry up faster, which does not cause any delay if people are passing that area. </p>
<p>The most important thing that people look at when buying cleaning materials is the price. Microfiber mops even passes this criteria. Wonderful, right? For a price lower than $50, you can get a great deal of worth for your money.  A microfiber mop can be bought in a package including the handle, plastic base with velcro for attaching, wet and dry cloths and other clothes with varying purposes. This can last for about 3 to 5 years. Imagine all the money that you can save during that time. </p>
<p>Switching to microfiber proves a lot of advantages. Especially for the environment, there are so much environmental issues being brought up these days. Taking one step to maintaining a clean and green environment can really be helpful in solving these problems. Starting at your home can make a big difference. Try it now, and you will not only be satisfied, but you will also help the environment.</p>
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