Studies on the Effects of Cleaning Products to the Environment

Cleaning Chemicals and Their Impact on Indoor Environments and Health, 2008

Independent study by Air Quality Sciences, Inc. confirms higher than acceptable VOC emissions from cleaning products in offices, schools, and homes

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Summary

Air Quality Sciences, Inc. (AQS) has tested the indoor air in hundreds of offices, schools and homes. The results of these studies have confirmed the potential for high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They also have identified numerous VOCs associated with cleaning products and processes. They list some common VOCs found in these indoor environments, along with the types of cleaning products in which they are found including spot removers, disinfectants, surface cleaners.

Within two hours of certain cleaning processes, the total VOC levels (TVOC) in these environments can increase significantly and reach levels higher than the acceptable value for VOC emissions from cleaning products, established by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, an independent third party certification program for low-emitting products used in indoor environments.