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Article Excerpt
The Struggle to Go Green: Floor Care Chemicals
BY BILL SWICHTENBERG
Green floor care chemicals are evolving. There are many reasons why they are some of the last products to go Green.
Floor care chemicals are some of the most powerful chemicals used in the jan/san industry. In the past, these products have included carcinogens, multiple irritants and high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can result in damage to humans.
"Floor finishes and strippers are typically some of the harshest chemicals. These products can cause irritations, headaches, burns, eye damage, major organ damage or even cancer," says Mike Sawchuk, vice president, general manager of Enviro-Solutions. "It is estimated that six out of every 100 cleaners are injured on the job and many of these are the result of using conventional floor care products."
Despite these concerns, floor care products have been some of the last to go Green. This is due to their complexity, since you must select elements that are compatible. The stripper, finish, cleaner, restorer, equipment, mats, pads and maintenance program for the type of flooring and level of use must all work together.
Because of this complex interaction of elements when cleaning, it has taken chemical manufacturers more time to replace them with...
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