Many chemicals used in conventional household products pollute our indoor air. Below, some suggestions for a safer, greener spring.
WHERE TOXINS FOUND
Conventional and antibacterial dish detergents and hand soaps, disinfectant and all-purpose cleaners; laundry detergents, fabric softeners, stain removers
HEALTH THREATS
Most are made from petroleum, a nonrenewableresource; fragrances may causeirritation and trigger allergic reactions;some detergents contain alkylphenolethoxylates (APEs), suspected hormonedisruptors. Antibacterial cleanserspromote growth of resistant bacteria
SOLUTIONS
Ecover, Naturally Yours, Seventh Generation laundry and dishwashing detergent; thorough hand-washing with plainsoap and warm water; Earth Power Herbal Disinfectant; AFMSafeChoice Super Clean; Vermont soap works or BioShieldCleaner. To soften fabric, add 1/4 cup of vinegar or bakingsoda to wash cycle; for stain removal, try soaking in watermixed with borax, lemon juice, or white vinegar
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
VIOCLEAN RECEIVES IICRC CERTIFIED FIRM STATUS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Issued by: The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification
Vancouver, Washington
(360) 693-5675
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is proud to
announce that VioClean All Green Carpet Solutions, 211 Essex street Swampscott, Ma 01907 recently has qualified as a Certified Firm. This company has met the following IICRC criteria:
• Agrees to uphold honesty, integrity, and competency in all dealings with consumers.
• Maintains appropriate licenses, permits, and bonds.
• Carries adequate insurance coverage at all times to protect consumers and employees.
• Maintains a customer complaint procedure for resolving issues.
• Establishes and maintains a professional attitude in conducting business.
• Seeks, provides, and promotes training and continuing education in the firm to enhance technician
proficiency.
Tom Hill, IICRC Executive Administrator, states VioClean is an example of the type of
company that cares about their customers, their quality of work, and their industry. VioClean
has demonstrated the desire to provide customers with thorough, professional, and caring service.
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the
foremost authority in certification and standard setting for the cleaning, restoration, and
inspection industry since 1972. With over 41,504 certified technicians and over 4418
certified firms representing eleven countries, the IICRC is the leading resource for trained
floor covering inspectors, interior textile care, hard surface, and restoration professionals.
By administering a strict process of certification, the IICRC provides a means by which
consumers can receive the highest quality of service from trained, knowledgeable,
professional technicians.
VioClean joins the ranks of the true professionals within the cleaning, restoration, and
inspection industry. The IICRC welcomes VioClean’s participation within the cleaning
and restoration industry.
Issued by: The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification
Vancouver, Washington
(360) 693-5675
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is proud to
announce that VioClean All Green Carpet Solutions, 211 Essex street Swampscott, Ma 01907 recently has qualified as a Certified Firm. This company has met the following IICRC criteria:
• Agrees to uphold honesty, integrity, and competency in all dealings with consumers.
• Maintains appropriate licenses, permits, and bonds.
• Carries adequate insurance coverage at all times to protect consumers and employees.
• Maintains a customer complaint procedure for resolving issues.
• Establishes and maintains a professional attitude in conducting business.
• Seeks, provides, and promotes training and continuing education in the firm to enhance technician
proficiency.
Tom Hill, IICRC Executive Administrator, states VioClean is an example of the type of
company that cares about their customers, their quality of work, and their industry. VioClean
has demonstrated the desire to provide customers with thorough, professional, and caring service.
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the
foremost authority in certification and standard setting for the cleaning, restoration, and
inspection industry since 1972. With over 41,504 certified technicians and over 4418
certified firms representing eleven countries, the IICRC is the leading resource for trained
floor covering inspectors, interior textile care, hard surface, and restoration professionals.
By administering a strict process of certification, the IICRC provides a means by which
consumers can receive the highest quality of service from trained, knowledgeable,
professional technicians.
VioClean joins the ranks of the true professionals within the cleaning, restoration, and
inspection industry. The IICRC welcomes VioClean’s participation within the cleaning
and restoration industry.
Scott Lafata
Great Job! Top Notch cleaning. Got out some tough stains. Would recommend VioClean Carpet Cleaning to family and friends. Very friendly and hard working!
Jonathan Ira
Thank you so much for a wonderful job! The carpets are beautiful again, the fresh scent is awesome! The spots were removed and the VioClean Carpet Cleaning tech was great. He was very particular.
Nancy Connelly
Fabulous-although I was mortified at all of the gook I found that the VioClean Carpet Cleaning tech pulled up with the machine and I had just vacuumed. Smells and looks beautiful nice to have an informative tech.
Bridget Mulberry
The carpet turned out really clean. The VioClean Carpet Cleaning technician was professional, courteous and very thorough in cleaning the carpets.
Great Job! Top Notch cleaning. Got out some tough stains. Would recommend VioClean Carpet Cleaning to family and friends. Very friendly and hard working!
Jonathan Ira
Thank you so much for a wonderful job! The carpets are beautiful again, the fresh scent is awesome! The spots were removed and the VioClean Carpet Cleaning tech was great. He was very particular.
Nancy Connelly
Fabulous-although I was mortified at all of the gook I found that the VioClean Carpet Cleaning tech pulled up with the machine and I had just vacuumed. Smells and looks beautiful nice to have an informative tech.
Bridget Mulberry
The carpet turned out really clean. The VioClean Carpet Cleaning technician was professional, courteous and very thorough in cleaning the carpets.
Importance of Vacuuming for Indoor Air Quality
Studies conducted by the EPA have proven that the indoor environment of many homes and buildings are more polluted than the outdoor air. These studies further report that poor “Indoor Air Quality” (IAQ) contribute to the following serious problems:
Poor IAQ increases the suffering of those that have allergies to dust, fungi, dust mite feces/exoskeletons, environmental tobacco smoke, and animal hair/dander's. In some cases, very poor IAQ can result in decreased capacity, an increased workload on the heart and therefore possible cardiovascular problems. Respiratory problems in children under the age of five have been traced to poor IAQ.
It is important to understand the type of soils and how to best improve your families health. Soil is simply defined as “any material that is foreign to the construction of the carpet”.
Insoluble soils which include clay, soot, sand ,carbon, hair and other particles, as well as plant and animal fibers. Many of the fine, airborne particulates ( including those that contribute to poor indoor air quality) are actually filtered out of the air by carpeting and upholstery, along with other irritating gases and animal dander's! According to an industry study, these soils represent 74%-79% of the soils in the carpet. These soils are not dissolved by water.
It is important to note that the smallest, invisible soil particles are the most dangerous! The smaller the particle, the more deeply that it can penetrate the lungs. It is crucial that the vacuum being used remove particles as small as one micron or smaller, if possible. After removal, the system must filter well enough not to pollute the air with contaminates just removed from the carpet.
These soils are also embedded into your upholstery and are dispersed into the environment daily.
The majority of soil in carpeting/upholstery is insoluble and is best removed by a professional vacuum cleaner before any wetting of the carpet is done. Regardless of the vacuum suction employed by truck mounted or portable carpet cleaning equipment, these units cannot (and are not designed to) remove imbedded, gritty, insoluble soils during the hot water extraction process.
To eliminate any of these fundamentals will greatly diminish the quality of cleaning and reduce the health benefits and long term life of the carpeting that you the customer has a right to expect from a professional cleaner.
Poor IAQ increases the suffering of those that have allergies to dust, fungi, dust mite feces/exoskeletons, environmental tobacco smoke, and animal hair/dander's. In some cases, very poor IAQ can result in decreased capacity, an increased workload on the heart and therefore possible cardiovascular problems. Respiratory problems in children under the age of five have been traced to poor IAQ.
It is important to understand the type of soils and how to best improve your families health. Soil is simply defined as “any material that is foreign to the construction of the carpet”.
Insoluble soils which include clay, soot, sand ,carbon, hair and other particles, as well as plant and animal fibers. Many of the fine, airborne particulates ( including those that contribute to poor indoor air quality) are actually filtered out of the air by carpeting and upholstery, along with other irritating gases and animal dander's! According to an industry study, these soils represent 74%-79% of the soils in the carpet. These soils are not dissolved by water.
It is important to note that the smallest, invisible soil particles are the most dangerous! The smaller the particle, the more deeply that it can penetrate the lungs. It is crucial that the vacuum being used remove particles as small as one micron or smaller, if possible. After removal, the system must filter well enough not to pollute the air with contaminates just removed from the carpet.
These soils are also embedded into your upholstery and are dispersed into the environment daily.
The majority of soil in carpeting/upholstery is insoluble and is best removed by a professional vacuum cleaner before any wetting of the carpet is done. Regardless of the vacuum suction employed by truck mounted or portable carpet cleaning equipment, these units cannot (and are not designed to) remove imbedded, gritty, insoluble soils during the hot water extraction process.
To eliminate any of these fundamentals will greatly diminish the quality of cleaning and reduce the health benefits and long term life of the carpeting that you the customer has a right to expect from a professional cleaner.
Chrisy Rickman
The VioClean Carpet Cleaning technician did a great job, was knowledgeable and friendly. The carpet we had cleaned looks great and I am so happy to get the pet stains removed- Great job!
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