Small children and pets are not just residents of the house, but its most active explorers. They spend a lot of time on the floor: playing, crawling, sleeping, chewing on toys that have just fallen, or simply exploring the surrounding space. That is why it is extremely important that the floor cleaning products we use are not only effective, but also as safe as possible.
Why can regular floor cleaners be dangerous?
Traditional household cleaning products found on store shelves contain ingredients that can pose a potential threat, especially to children and pets. These include:
Anionic surfactants can be aggressive, causing dryness and skin irritation.- Formaldehydes and phenols are toxic preservatives and disinfectants that are harmful to breathing and may be carcinogenic.
- Synthetic fragrances and dyes: common causes of allergic reactions, rashes, and headaches.
- Alcohol or chlorine: although they have disinfectant properties, they can be too aggressive, cause irritation of mucous membranes, and their vapors are harmful if inhaled.
Before buying a floor cleaner for a home with children or animals, you should pay attention to the following key criteria:
- It is important to buy organic detergents marked "Eco-friendly" - they are made from plant-based ingredients, do not contain harmful chemicals, are safe for health and the environment, and do not accumulate on surfaces.
- Read the ingredients carefully. A safe floor cleaner should not contain:
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SLS/SLES (sodium lauryl sulfate / sodium laureth sulfate) are aggressive foaming agents.- Chlorine and its compounds.
- Phosphates and phosphonates.
- Synthetic flavors and bright colors.
- Buy hypoallergenic detergents, especially if you have allergies, sensitive skin, or young children in your family. Look for the appropriate labels on the packaging.
- Disinfectant properties. During infectious diseases or if there are animals in the house, choose a floor cleaner with natural antiseptics (tea tree, eucalyptus, lemon) or lactic acid - they are safer than chlorine.
Hypoallergenic household chemicals from the manufacturer Crystalline shop have a carefully selected composition, do not contain aggressive components and effectively cope with pollution, taking care of the health of your family.
How to buy floor cleaning products wisely? – Tips from CrystalShop
To buy the right floor cleaning products, you should follow these simple recommendations:
- Choose products with short, clear ingredients. The fewer unknown chemical terms, the safer the product is, as a rule.
- Avoid products with strong, overpowering scents. Even if they are marketed as "natural," strong odors can be unpleasant for animals with their sensitive sense of smell and cause respiratory irritation in children.
- Eco-friendly cleaning products without dyes are ideal for children and animals. The simpler and more natural the product, the lower the risk of negative reactions.
- Remember the rule: it is better to wash the floor more often, using a mild, safe product, than to resort to a "general cleaning" once a week using aggressive chlorine-containing chemicals.
Read more about choosing products in our article: Shine without compromise: how to choose a floor product that does not damage the coating?
At CrystalShop, we care about the safety of your home, especially if you have children or pets. As a manufacturer of safe household cleaning products, we offer hypoallergenic floor products that do not cause irritation and are suitable for all types of surfaces.
Our online store of eco-friendly cleaning products, Crystal Shop, offers effective and safe products that combine health care and cleanliness.
