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Residual cleaning
Harsh chemical equivalents are generally high in acidity or alkalinity , which means they are essentially burning the dirt , grease or grime from a surface . This ultimately damages the surface making them more porous and susceptible to dirt .
The use of acid and alkalis is a one hit wonder solution ; apply - burn - job finished . But what if you had ingredients that continued to clean after the initial job was finished ?
Plant extracts and enzymes provide excellent cleaning results almost instantly , eco-surfactants and enzymatic processes get straight to work . Then , the microbes step in ; they break down organic matter and colonise an area for as long as there is a food source such as grease , fat or protein . The microbes provide a biofilm and continue to produce enzymes to provide the residual clean .
The issue of odours is also always a problem and they come from organic soiling . The bacteria in our products break down the organic material causing the odour , and digests it . Thus the odour is completely eliminated at the source , rather than masked in the way traditional cleaners , armed with scents , do .
Basically , less effort with longer and better results .
Savings for you and the planet
By choosing concentrated products - you use far less plastic than ready-to-use products . For example , our All Surface Cleaner is 1:20 - for every one-litre bottle , you get 20 litres of product . This brings significant reductions in plastic waste , storage , transport and associated CO2e . Plus , an added bonus of a far lower price per litre at point of use .
Your health
Cleaning is not something we can avoid - if only ! But we can make it healthier for you .
A list of materials we do not use can be found on
our website , below are some of the more likely culprits that are used in traditional cleaners and should be watched out for :
> 2-Butoxyethanol : A common ingredient in kitchen , window , and multipurpose cleaners that can interfere with the health of your red blood cells
> Ammonia : Found in glass and bathroom cleaners , ammonia can be very irritating to the eyes , skin , throat , and lungs
> Fragrance : Although the term “ fragrance ” sounds innocent enough , it can refer to any one of thousands of chemicals linked to skin , kidney , respiratory , and cellular issues
The above is just a small selection of the more common ingredients that can be harmful in regular cleaning products – but there are more !
In summary there are many reasons to make the change not least your own personal health as well as that of the planet . The biotechnology that we use means that using eco friendly products is no longer a compromise . We are so reliant on clean waters not just for living but for play as well . If we want to continue to enjoy these environments , as we have , then we all need to start thinking about what we are putting into them .
Canoe Focus Early Spring 2021