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 Natural Cleaners, Good for the Environment 
 And Good for Your Business 

 A Note From Bill 

One of the most important reasons my clients hire me is because I use safe-for-the environment, green cleaning products. They are amazed when I demonstrate how tough the cleaner can be as I rub dirt and grime from a kitchen cabinet face and how gentle it can be when I rub it on my hands and face. My main cleaning agent is a product called, xxxxxxx. xxxxxxx contains no phosphates, chlorine, borates, or fragrance; and it has a PH factor of 6.5 (equal to human skin) so it's both good for the environment and good for you.

Many of my residential clients have children and are concerned about the toxic residue and odor that other cleaning products leave. One of my commercial clients produces chocolate treats, he was very impressed with the fact that the cleaners I use do not have an odor (a requirement in the food processing industry).

There have been scientific studies conducted by the EPA that have found that many well known cleaning products can cause serious illness to the people using them as well as the people living in the home where the products were used. Many people are allergic or get chemical reactions from household cleaners.

I used to get severe headaches, itchy eyes, breathing problems and chronic sinusitis after cleaning with store bought cleaners. Since I've been using xxxxxxx I have not had any problems at all. So when I went into the cleaning business I decided to exclusively use xxxxxxx for my sake as well as my clients.

Along with all the health and environment advantages of using green cleaning products here are several more...

 Economy 

One quart of xxxxxxx’s xxxxxxx, which is my primary cleaner, when diluted as directed, will produce 190 gallons of powerful cleaner. One quart of xxxxxxx (xxxxxxx’s germicide), which I use to disinfect around toilets, bathtubs and other places germs may flourish, will produce up to 64 gallons of cleaner. One quart of xxxxxxx (xxxxxxx’s industrial strength cleaner), which I use to strip wax from floors, will make up to 32 gallons of cleaner.

xxxxxxx, in the prescribed dilutions, cleans hard surfaces, furniture, enameled woodwork, walls, floors, ceilings, glass, mirrors, appliances, cars, you name it, xxxxxxx will clean it.

 Biodegradibility 

Today's artificial cleaning products can take up to 200 years to degrade, but xxxxxxx’s xxxxxxx degrades within a few hours to a few days.

 Effectiveness 

xxxxxxx makes water 100 times wetter, so it makes cleaning easier with less work. xxxxxxx kills more bacteria, viruses and fungus than any other germicide on the market. Basic-I penetrates, emulsifies, and removes grease, oil and wax. Liquid At-Ease tough, but gentle cleanser cleans, scours, and polishes without scratching.

When Bill says "xxxxxxx makes water 100 times wetter" he means that it reduces the surface tension of water so that it doesn't bead up on the things you want to clean. Instead it spreads evenly over the surface, greatly increasing its ability to remove dirt and grease.

 Two Last Points from Bill 

There are two other benefits you will get using xxxxxxx in your cleaning business:

One

   You can become an independent distributor, get the products at the distributors rate, and sell to your clients. Some of my clients are interested in purchasing xxxxxxx's products (natural cleaning, laundry concentrates, makeup, vitamins and food supplements). After my cleans, when I leave my invoice, I also leave some xxxxxxx literature with them. Many times I get positive responses, this is a great way to add more income to your cleaning business with very little effort.

Two

   xxxxxxx, our main cleaning product, is also a soil enrichment agent. xxxxxxx actually sells xxxxxxx to the farming industry in 30 gallon drums for this purpose. So I always ask my residential clients if they have any dry spots on their lawns or a plant or bush that may not be doing to well because of draught conditions. After I finish mopping, I pour the mop water on the lawn area or bush the client recommends. Within days the area starts to rejuvenate. My clients are amazed. I'm sure it also must raise some eyebrows among in the neighborhood seeing me dumping mop water on someone's lawn!

Contact info:

  
Bill Melville
Little Flower Cleaning Services
843-986-0995, littleflowercleaning@earthlink.net

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AIR FRESHENERS:

can coat your nasal passages with an oil film and/or reduce your ability to smell odors. These products often contain Formaldehyde-a highly toxic material that can irritate eyes, nose, throat, and skin. High exposure can cause nausea, headaches, nosebleeds, dizziness, memory loss and shortness of breath. Other chemicals include Phenol, a skin irritant that can cause swelling, burning, and peeling. High doses of Phenol can also cause cold sweats, convulsions, circulatory collapse, coma, and even death.

AMONIA:

a volatile chemical that can damage your eyes, as well as respiratory tract and skin irritation.

BLEACH:

a strong corrosive with fumes that can irritate or burn the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract. If ingested, bleach can cause pulmonary edema or vomiting. Extremely dangerous when mixed with ammonia, as the resulting fumes can be deadly.

ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER:

often contains Propylene Glycol, a chemical that can cause nausea, convulsions, slurred speech, disorientation, and heart and kidney problems when ingested. Other all-purpose cleaners may contain Sodium Hydroxide, also found in drain cleaners, stain removers, and bathroom cleaners. A highly reactive chemical, Sodium Hydroxide can react violently with water and other materials, sometimes generating enough heat to ignite nearby combustible materials. Other health hazards can include blindness, scarring, and even death when inhaled in large amounts. Aerosol sprays containing this chemical can also lead to lung injury.

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY SHAMPOO:

designed to overpower stains, these products often use highly toxic materials to get the job done. Ingredients include Perchlorethylene, a carcinogen that can damage the liver, kidneys, and nervous system, and Ammonium Hydroxide, which is extremely irritable to eyes, skin and respiratory passages.

DISHWASHER DETERGENTS:

often contain highly concentrated amounts of chlorine. A leading cause of child poisonings.

DRAIN CLEANER:

often contains lye, hydrochloric acid or trichloroethane. Lye can burn skin and eyes and can damage the esophagus and stomach if ingested. Hydrochloric acid is a corrosive element that can irritate skin, and damage kidneys, liver and digestive tracts. Trichloroethane is an eye and skin irritant, that can depress the nervous system and damage liver and kidneys.

FURNITURE POLISH:

many include Petroleum Distillates, a highly flammable skin irritant, and Phenol (see Air Fresheners). Some also include Nitrobenzene, a toxic material easily absorbed through the skin, or Methyl Chloroform, which can cause skin irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, kidney damage, liver damage, convulsions, and even coma. Other products contain Hydrocarbon Solvent, which can result in mucous membrane irritation. Higher concentrations of this chemical can cause headache, dizziness, and nausea.

MOLD AND MILDEW CLEANERS:

ingredients often include Sodium Hypochlorite, a corrosive material that can irritate or burn skin and eyes. In cases of high exposure, can cause fluid to collect in the lungs, which can lead to coma or death. Many such cleaners also contain Formaldehyde (see Air Fresheners).

OVEN CLEANER:

contains Sodium Hydroxide (Lye), a strong irritant to skin and eyes; can also inhibit reflexes. Ingestion can cause severe tissue damage.

ANTIBACTERIAL CLEANERS:

may contain Triclosan, a chemical that, if absorbed through the skin, may contribute to liver damage.

LAUNDRY ROOM PRODUCTS:

many contain Sodium or Calcium Hypocrite, highly corrosive materials that can irritate or burn skin, eyes or respiratory tract. Other chemicals include Linear Alkylate Sulfonate, which can be absorbed through the skin and may cause liver damage, and Sodium Tripolyphosphate, a skin and mucous membrane irritant that can cause vomiting. Liquid detergents may also contain Ethyl Alcohol, which can cause coughing, drowsiness, fatigue, and headaches. Stain Removers: Often contain Petroleum Naphtha, a petroleum distillate and an aspiration hazard that can damage lungs and cause lung inflammation.

TOILET BOWL CLEANERS:

may contain Hydrochloric Acid, a highly corrosive irritant to both skin and eyes that can also lead to kidney and liver damage. May also include Hypochlorite Bleach, another corrosive irritant that can burn eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Ingestion can lead to pulmonary edema, vomiting or coma. If combined with other chemicals may result in potentially fatal chlorine fumes. Other chemicals found in these products can include Phosphoric Acid, an extremely corrosive material that can cause severe irritation and burns to skin.

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