Everyone would like a clean environment whether it is their home or office. Cleaning products are used to kill bacteria and make our environment safe but what many people do not know is that those same cleaning products which contain ammonia are more harmful than the bacteria they are killing.
Using an ammonia free glass cleaner is the best way to keep you, your coworkers, pets, and family safe. Cleaning with an ammonia free glass cleaner is the best thing you can do for your pets and your family.
Harmful Effects of Ammonia
Ammonia is a gaseous ingredient contained in many mass-produced glass cleaners. Ammonia is naturally produced in the human body, and it is found in the soil produced by decaying plant material. However, the ammonia used in glass cleaners is a colorless gas that dissolves in water to form ammonium hydroxide which causes irritation and burns.
Using a glass cleaner containing ammonia can cause medical issues when someone either breathes in the fumes or leaves the cleaner on their skin for a while before washing it off.
The negative health effects depend on how someone is exposed to the ammonia. Ammonia is corrosive so it can burn the eyes and skin if exposed to the mist. If someone breathes in the fumes, ammonia can burn the nose and respiratory tract. Breathing in just a small concentration of ammonia can cause coughing and throat irritation.
Every year, more than 120,000 children under age five require medical treatment due to ammonia exposure.
An ammonia free glass cleaner is safe for all types of glass as well as humans and pets. Many types of glass which are UV treated are harmed when they are cleaned using an ammonia based cleaner.
It is difficult to escape exposure to all harmful chemicals complete, but you can significantly reduce the risk of exposure by using ammonia-free glass cleaners for your home, car, or office.
