Many house cleaning companies provide services using green products that are easier on the environment and on humans. The going rate for eco-friendly supplies is $5 or $10 extra per cleaning.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), many cleaning products, especially industrial-strength cleaning products, are known to contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to adults, children, and the environment. In fact, "cleaning products can present several health and environmental concerns. They may contain chemicals associated with eye, skin, or respiratory irritation, or other human health issues," according to the EPA. This makes choosing a green company particularly attractive, especially if you have a young child or someone with a compromised immune system in the house.
It's also better for the health of the cleaners who work directly with the products every day. You may pay slightly higher prices if you opt to work with a company that is solely green or that offers green products as an option.
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