During cleaning tasks, various chemical products are employed, posing potential risks to the health and safety of users. These products may range from mildly toxic to highly corrosive, irritating, or flammable.
While significant quantities of chemicals are not commonly used in cleaning activities, nor is there continuous exposure throughout the day, issues can still arise during their use:
Skin or eye contact: Irritating or corrosive products, such as bleach, alkaline degreasers based on soda or ammonia, anti-limescale cleaners, and strippers, may cause local and short-term effects (irritation or burns) or lead to long-term consequences like sensitization, allergies, or eczema.
Acute poisoning by inhalation: Accidents, leaks, or spills during cleaning may result in the inhalation of toxic gases, especially in small, poorly ventilated spaces like showers or sinks. Cleaning products emitting irritating or toxic vapors include ammonia, solvents, bleach, and disinfectants based on formaldehyde or glutaraldehyde.
Fires or explosions: Handling flammable or combustible products (alcohols, acetone, solvents, etc.), particularly those in pressure sprayers ("aerosols" or "sprays") containing flammable gases like butane, can lead to fires or explosions when used near flames, sparks, or hot spots.
Using the right cleaning product provides several advantages: it simplifies the task, preserves surfaces or furniture, and enables the delivery of excellent results in less time. This is what sets cleaning professionals apart from amateurs.
At Malta Elite Cleaning, we ensure our team is well-trained in the proper use of cleaning products and liquids. This includes using them appropriately based on the specific requirements of surfaces, all while prioritizing the health and safety of our cleaners and others.
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