Are Your “Eco-Friendly” Cleaners Actually Safe? Let’s Find Out.
April 3, 2025
Are Your “Eco-Friendly” Cleaners Actually Safe? Let’s Find Out.
Ever trusted a “green” cleaning product — only to feel dizzy or get a headache?
You’re not alone. Labels like “natural,” “non-toxic,” or “eco-friendly” can be misleading. Many products that claim to be safe still contain hidden chemicals that impact your health.
So how do you know what’s truly safe?
Let’s break it down.
Can You Really Trust “Eco-Friendly” Labels?
Some products labeled “natural” or “green” can still contain hidden chemicals — especially VOCs (volatile organic compounds), which can irritate your skin, eyes, and lungs. Even worse, some companies use a practice called greenwashing — where a product looks eco-friendly but doesn’t live up to it.
A recent study found that 98% of “green” cleaning products still contain undisclosed chemicals.
Here are a few common greenwashing tricks to watch for:
Hidden Ingredients – Vague terms like “fragrance” can hide harsh chemicals.
Irritating Smells – Some “green” products still release strong fumes.
Skin & Breathing Reactions – Ingredients can still trigger asthma or allergies.
Just because a label says “eco-friendly” doesn’t mean it’s truly safe.
How to Know If a Cleaner Is Actually Safe
The best way to know a product is safe is by looking for certifications — not just words.
EPA-Certified Products:
No harmful fumes or residue
Safer for indoor air quality
Break down naturally
Green Seal-Certified Products:
No ammonia, bleach, or formaldehyde
No synthetic fragrances
Transparent ingredient lists
At EcoPure Cleaners LLC, 99% of the products we use are EPA Safer Choice or Green Seal certified — and all of them are carefully selected to be safe for your kids, pets, and home. In rare cases where stronger cleaning is needed, we use the least harmful alternative available, always with full transparency and proper safety protocols
Why Certified Cleaning Is Better
Using verified products makes a big difference:
Cleaner Air – No chemical fumes means easier breathing
Peace of Mind – You know what’s in your products
Kid & Pet Safe – Nothing left behind that could harm them
Planet Friendly – Our products break down safely and naturally
And it’s not just about the products — our cleaners are professionally trained through EcoPure Cleaners and ISSA certification programs, so you can trust they’re equipped to clean thoroughly and safely. Our founder is also a certified member of IJCSA, trained in chemical safety and hazard communication — a background that directly shapes the products we use and how we use them.
Skip the Greenwashing. Go Certified Safe.
At EcoPure Cleaners LLC, we proudly serve Brooklyn & Queens using only certified non-toxic cleaning products. No greenwashing, no shortcuts — just honest, safe, eco-friendly cleaning.
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