Every parent wants the best for their family and for their children, regardless if they are human or fur babies. One of the primary concerns is for their health and safety, something that as the big people in their lives, we can have an immediate effect on.

Despite this level of concern, recent research has found that out of 49 potentially toxic chemicals; everyday parents unknowingly expose their kids and pets to at least one.

With this alarming finding, it is perhaps no wonder that childhood allergies like asthma are on the rise. Pets are also affected with many owners finding their beloved family member developing breathing problems or reactions to household furniture.

The Reactions

Think about a baby or toddler for a minute, not only are they closer to the ground crawling around, but they also breathe in more air per unit of body weight than adults. This makes them particularly susceptible to any chemical exposure through the air and developing breathing problems. Little people also have double the skin surface of adults per unit of body weight. Crawling around on the floor and carpet, they are mini sponges for any toxic products used in cleaning the surfaces they are touching. So not only do children absorb chemicals faster and on higher levels per body weight, their developing immune systems are not as accustom to eliminating toxins, and the toxins linger longer in kids’ bodies.

Fur babies are much the same as other human babies, with many animals developing reactions to common toxic cleaning products. Their luxurious fur, while beautiful also means that animals retain any airborne chemical for longer than a human. As an additional risk, animals depend on their mouths for carrying objects and toys lying on the ground become sources of toxic chemical ingestion.

One of the major causes of reactions is the cleaning products used around the house. Not only do they cause immediate reactions in household members, but the same toxic chemicals also cause all kinds of harm to the environment in waterways and soils later down the chain.

The Solution

At Ecogreen, we recognise the importance of using eco-friendly and non-toxic chemicals. Our range of odour control, cleaning solutions and sanitisers are all designed to create as little effect on the environment as possible. As natural cleaning products, they also reduce the effect on household members, so you can rest assured that your little people and fur babies will be safe from harm.

With all our cleaning products locally researched and tested in Melbourne, our customers receive the best quality, natural solutions they and their families deserve.