Monday, November 3, 2008

Guide on how to choose cleaning products

By Alice Sy

Cleaning products are available everywhere. Different brands of cleaning products are advertised to attract loyal consumers. But what makes cleaning products different from each other? How do we determine which cleaning product to use?

First, you have to identify which item to clean. We use different cleaning solutions for specific materials like woods, glass, tiles, fabrics, etc. Using the wrong product may damage the surface of the item. Therefore, awareness of the materials to clean and knowledge of the product are very important.

Some cleaning products claim to be multi-purpose. They can be used in cleaning plastic, wooden surfaces and even glasses. However, in choosing cleaning products, it is very basic to check the effectiveness of the solution. Examine how spotless a glass cleaner can clean your mirror compared with a multi-purpose cleaner. Cleaning products for specific purpose are very effective in cleaning particular items. Thus, choose the right cleaning products for a specific surface.

To test the effectiveness of the cleaning product, make a trial application on small surface. See if it brings out the cleanliness you want to produce in your material. The cleaning product should bring out the best quality in your item. Try a small surface only the first time for damage control, just in case the product proves ineffective.

Effectiveness of cleaning products are also measured through continuous application over time. Consistent use of cleaning products should maintain the quality of the surface being cleaned. Strong chemicals contained in some cleaning products tend to damage the surface of the items being cleaned. In this case, this is not the right cleaning product to use.

Another factor for concern is the safety in using the cleaning product. Some substances used in manufacturing cleaning products can be harmful to health. Be cautious of what chemicals are contained in the cleaning solution, and whether the substances in your cleaning product have adverse effect in your health. It is your duty to protect yourself and your family from those harmful chemicals.

It also helps to choose cleaning products which are environment-friendly. Substances which are organic, biodegradable or non-biodegradable are contained in all cleaning products. So we have to decide which one we prefer to use.

Awareness of the cleaning products to use matters a lot. It gives us the shining effect we want to bring out. But more importantly, choose cleaning products which are effective and safe to the environment.

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