"Green" Cleaning Supplies
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Topic: "Green" Cleaning Supplies
Posted By: pristinecleaner
Subject: "Green" Cleaning Supplies
Date Posted: 06/August/2009 at 5:22pm
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I was just curious if any of the pros here have used some of these "green" all natural cleaning agents? I've been thinking about going with them, because they're supposedly safer! But I was wondering if your giving up on effectiveness???
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Posted By: Carpet Cleaning
Date Posted: 07/August/2009 at 5:04am
| Commercial spot removers for carpets and rugs usually contain caustic substances, not to mention chlorine and/or petroleum-based solvents. Although more and more spot removers are becoming available that claim to be easy on both the environment and your health, there's really no need for you to buy them. Luckily, you can tackle many of the common carpet and rug stains you may encounter with a vinegar and water solution, and sometimes with just undiluted vinegar alone! To get that coveted foaming action that many products feature, place the vinegar solution into a well-rinsed foaming soap bottle. |
Posted By: SarahT
Date Posted: 24/May/2010 at 12:27pm
| I have used many green cleaning agents and I've found they usually work well, sometimes even better than the regular ones. |
Posted By: duckcountry
Date Posted: 24/May/2010 at 1:06pm
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Mine is a Green Service. I agree Sarah, the green chemicals work miracles. They cost more but my customers have no problem with the extra time and cost. I prefer Green, Bio-Degradable, Eco-Friendly chemicals for a big reason --- I am the one exposed to the chemicals the most and cancer is not my preference in causes of death.
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Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 24/May/2010 at 2:47pm
Everyone has cancer in them. Dormant.. Microscopic..
Just waiting for the right time to getcha!
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Posted By: duckcountry
Date Posted: 24/May/2010 at 5:54pm
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The time I want mine to get me is 11:59pm GMT January 16, 2052.
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Posted By: cleanex
Date Posted: 25/May/2010 at 8:42am
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Try DFC from Chemspec That is "Detergent Free Cleaning" ------------- DON ELDRED YOU CAN "STAND" ON OUR REPUTATION |
Posted By: sgordon
Date Posted: 26/May/2010 at 11:22am
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Posted By: SarahT
Date Posted: 02/June/2010 at 10:42am
| In my experience, green cleaning has about the same effectiveness, the cost is what might be a little higher. |
Posted By: Soil Lint Green
Date Posted: 02/June/2010 at 4:15pm
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Green is about the same, although Steve Smith will tell you there is a slight difference.
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Posted By: mathew
Date Posted: 14/June/2010 at 8:42am
You can remove the dust by vacuuming, then sprinkle baking soda and vacuum again after waiting for 2-3 hours.You can apply a paste - a mixture of borax, salt and white vinegar, to remove stains. Again, wait for 2-3 hours and vacuum the carpet. Now, if you feel, your carpet is still looking dull, hand them over to the professional cleaners. 
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Posted By: Soil Lint Green
Date Posted: 14/June/2010 at 12:12pm
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I never thought of borax. I know it is a laundry booster that comes from mines in Boron CA. Does it leave a sticky residue? Not that I would try it but I am curious.
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