What's hiding in your carpet/ rugs and furniture?
Various independent studies show that carpets/ rugs and upholstered furniture can trap dust, bacteria and pollutants, which are released into the air when the carpeted area is disturbed. This means that activities like walking or playing on your carpets or rugs, or simply sitting on your couch will stir up these pollutants, leading to poor indoor air quality and potential health issues.
Air quality tests conducted by us (at Natural Cleaning co.) show that sitting on furniture as new as 1 year old can spike indoor air quality to hazardous levels.
If left uncleaned, your carpets, rugs and furniture will negatively affect your indoor air quality by trapping and releasing higher levels of dust, allergens, and microorganisms than hard or non porous surfaces. This can trigger allergic reactions, and exacerbate or potentially cause health issues and allergies, including; mild cognitive effects, skin and eye irritation, asthma, congestion and a long list of other skin and breathing related conditions.
Indoor Air Quality Information
Common Pollutant Particle Sizes
Air Quality: Dust Level Ranges
This chart shows the sizes of dust particles we measure for (the blue area on the left; measured in micrometers), and the ranges at which they affect air quality (in particles per litre & micrograms per meter squared).
Simple, everyday activities like sitting on your couch, laying in bed, or fluffing your pillows can spike the dust levels in your home to hazardous levels.
What's hiding in cleaning products?
Toxic for people & pets
Toxic for the environment
Toxic for the environment
Many conventional cleaners contain a cocktail of undisclosed chemicals, fragrances, and additives. While they do work to clean, these hidden ingredients pose risks to your health, your family & pets, and the environment.
These cleaning chemicals are known to be carcinogenic, can cause and exacerbate respiratory issues, and can cause hormonal imbalances in people of all ages, as well as a whole range of other issues which are coming to light (as more research is being done).
Testing conducted in THIS REPORT from Environmental Defence shows that total in-home VOC levels increased by as much as 120% after cleaning with conventional products, which can lead to unsafe air quality in your home.
Our carefully selected products are 100% toxic chemical free (and free of any VOCs), so you can rest assured knowing we aren't bringing anything into your home you don't want!
Toxic for the environment
Toxic for the environment
Toxic for the environment
Traditional cleaning products can have severe repercussions for the environment and species due to their potential to disrupt endocrine systems, cause increased mortality, and degrade habitats over time.
The harmful chemicals found in these products can interfere with the hormonal balance of organisms, leading to reproductive and developmental issues.
They can also be toxic to wildlife, resulting in fatalities and population decline. Moreover, the use and disposal of these products contribute to habitat degradation, affecting the delicate balance of ecosystems and potentially threatening the survival of various species.
This is why we have carefully selected products and methods of deep cleaning that have no down stream effects when disposed of, and why we are happy to be Toronto's 100% toxic free cleaning service!