There are many different ways that you could clean your home, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. If you are trying to avoid chemicals, then you may wish to consider the benefits of steam cleaning.
Many cleaning products contain extremely harsh chemicals that can be damaging to human health. They may harm your skin on contact or release toxic fumes that you could inhale. The stronger the product, the more hazardous the chemicals.
They present a particular risk to people with allergies, respiratory conditions or sensitive skin, and can also be injurious to pets. Some products are also corrosive to your belongings or could create a fire risk.
A regular steam cleaner, however, only uses water, which, as it has to be boiled at 100°C to produce the steam, is effectively sterilised, with all harmful elements removed.
No Plastic Waste
It is not only the chemical content that may be harmful in some cleaners. Most of these products come in plastic bottles and containers, which can be damaging to the environment. This starts with the process of creating the plastic, and continues with the difficulties of disposing of them after use, as they do not biodegrade.
Of course, regardless of the health and environmental benefits, it only makes sense to employ steam cleaning if it is an effective technique. A steam cleaner, with the help of a mop and the water from your tap, can remove as much as 99.9% of dust and dirt from a floor, including any associated bacteria. It does this in an efficient manner that does not require an excess of complex equipment or chemicals, or a great deal of effort on your part.
If you are looking for a cleaning method free from toxic chemicals that does not produce endless plastic waste, while remaining an effective way to remove dust, dirt and bacteria, then steam cleaning may be an appropriate choice.
