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Pure Environment: Easy Breezy, Kermit!

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Germs be gone…and take those toxic chemicals with you! If you’re in the New York Tri-State area, then Pure Environment Maintenance Cleaning may already be doing just that at a business, school or restaurant near you!

Founder Ilene Shaw uses only eco-friendly, Green Seal certified cleaning products that offer the same bang for the buck, but without the harmful toxins. So everyone from Pure’s cleaning crew to school children to restaurant patrons where Pure is cleaning can breathe a little easier knowing that “squeaky clean” does not have to mean “toxic” too. And the benefits of using alternative cleaning products don't stop with Pure! Thanks to educational resources from organizations like the nonprofit Environmental Working Group, business owners, homeowners, and even Kermit the Frog can also switch to using safe, effective and even less expensive cleaning products. Just watch this video and see the below tips!

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  • Employees and customers of Pure Environment Maintenance can rest easy knowing that all of the cleaning products have a Green Seal certification. Green Seal is a third party, independent organization that uses scientific standards to establish a healthier and more sustainable world. To learn about other Green Seal certified products or certified businesses, visit them at GreenSeal.Org
  • At this time, the U.S. government does not regulate any of the information or claims made on the labels of cleaning products. Traditional household cleaning products also contain the same toxic chemicals without any added benefits to their eco-friendly counterparts. To learn more about the effects of chloride, phenols, or other toxic ingredients commonly found in commercial as well as household cleaning products, visit the nonprofit organization Environmental Working Group (EWG) for a comprehensive list of chemicals and their health and environmental impacts.
  • The Center for Disease Control estimates that more than 13 million workers in the United States are potentially exposed to chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin. Visit their website to learn about issues concerning skin hazards and dermal abrasions at the workplace.
  • If not for health reasons, then switch to green cleaning products to save some hard-earned cash. Use EWG’s Healthy Home Tips to learn about the variety of choices you have in tackling your cleaning greening projects. For more options, use this list of alternative cleaning recipes from Survival Insight. Just find or buy some empty spray bottles and start saving! 
  • Whether you’re talking about deodorant, body lotion or cleaning supplies, anything that comes into contact with your skin will also leach into your body. If you need more convincing, try the “garlic test”: Have someone rub a peeled clove of garlic on the bottom of your bare feet and see how long it takes to taste the garlic in your mouth. 




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