Here at Eco-Point, we are proud to offer a product range that doesn’t contain hazardous compounds, offering a safer alternative to many of the products currently on the market. Let’s take a deeper look into the benefits of switching over to non-toxic cleaners.

Toxic vs non-toxic cleaners

Before we can get into the health benefits of using non-toxic cleaners, it’s important to understand the distinction between toxic and non-toxic cleaners.

Toxic cleaners are cleaning products that contain solvents, also known as Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs. These compounds are characterised by their high vapour pressure and low water solubility. The concentration of VOCs can be up to ten times higher indoors, and can have a range of short and long-term adverse health effects.

Non-toxic cleaners, in contrast, are cleaners that do not contain these potentially harmful chemicals. The term ‘non-toxic’ is not a regulated term, so it is important to check the ingredients of cleaners that make this claim. At Eco-Point, we proudly offer a range of solvent-free cleaning products, that do not contain hazardous compounds in their base.

Health benefits of non-toxic cleaners

The main health benefit of using non-toxic cleaners is that is helps to reduce exposure to VOCs. VOCs have been linked to a range of different health issues, caused by inhaling vapours, skin contact, eye contact and ingestion, which are outlined below.

Short-term benefits

Exposure to VOCs can have some short-term health effects that can be avoided through using non-toxic cleaners. Even low concentrations of VOCs have the potential to cause irritation of the eyes, throat, lungs and skin. Particularly for sensitive individuals, inhalation of VOCs can trigger inflammation in the airways, which can exacerbate symptoms of asthma.

Additionally, VOCs have been linked to causing headaches, nausea, dizziness and respiratory issues in the short term. The occurrence of these issues can then further increase the risk of workplace accidents.

Long-term benefits

Exposure to certain VOCs over a long time period can lead to further, more serious health issues. These issues are particularly prevalent for those who work with toxic cleaners regularly. These issues include:
  • Reproductive issues
  • Dermatitis
  • Damage to the nervous system
  • Development of certain lung diseases, such as asthma
  •  Liver and kidney diseases
  • Neurological diseases
  • Certain types of cancers
Choosing to use non-toxic cleaners can help to mitigate the risk of these serious health issues occurring as a result of VOCs.

How can Eco-Point help?

Eco-Point offers a range of aqueous cleaners that are solvent-free to provide a safer alternative to many of the traditional cleaning products that are currently available. These products also have additional benefits, such as being less harmful on the environment, without compromising on their cleaning power.

Our flagship product, Multifresh 3238, is a multi-purpose, non-toxic, alkaline cleaner and sanitiser, designed to replace a variety of single-purpose products. Not only does its concentrated formula offer cost-saving benefits, it means that it can be diluted for a range of different uses, such as floor cleaning, glass and mirror cleaning and more.

To learn more about our range of non-toxic products or make an enquiry, please contact us – we can’t wait to hear from you!