Go Green for a Healthy Office

We are expected to provide a healthy and safe environment for our clients. When attending massage school, they taught us the importance of having a clean and sanitary working environment. We learned certain precautions to take to keep our clients free from any form of communicable disease. The bad news is the chemicals that are used to keep a healthy and safe environment may actually be a health hazard.

How Do Toxins Appear?

One common way for toxins to appear is from using chemical products in tightly sealed homes and offices. These chemical products can range from scented candles to air fresheners. According to the article “Toxins in Household Cleaning Products” (http://green.wikia.com/wiki/Toxins_in_Household_Cleaning_Products) these chemicals do not release easily from the body and over time, they can build up in the body causing toxic levels. The toxins can appear in the body three different ways. Such as a carcinogen, as an endocrine disruptor and a neurotoxin. These can cause problems such as cancer, reproductive problems and headaches to name a few.

What Products Cause the Most Problems?

Many of the common household items are the problem. Some examples include formaldehyde which can be found in nail polish and household cleaners, organochlorines can be found in detergents and pesticides, styrene can be found in plastic food wrap and cups, phthalates which is found in perfumes and air fresheners and volatile organic compounds can be found in propane and ethanol. All of these products can cause unwanted medical problems.

Fresh Air

We need to keep the environment clean and safe for our clients by not using these health hazards. We can use cleaning spray that is made of lavender and tea tree. Both are natural and are known for their antibacterial and antiviral properties. When cleaning the floors we can use a pine or citrus blend with added vinegar. We also do not use commercial air fresheners instead we can use unscented soy candles. Another way of keeping the office or home chemical free is by making your own antibacterial soap. Another safe alternative is castile soap. When you make the choice of cleaning with natural products, you will feel the difference and so will your clients.

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