Are your boss's lewd jokes the filthiest thing about your office?

04.18.2007

The Bite:
We doubt it. Offices can get dirty even without double-entendres like "entry-level position." And scary chems in cleaning products don't help. So help motivate a switch to green products to cut down on the other kind of filth.
The Benefits: 
  • Eco-friendly. Nasty jokes aside, this tip will help you avoid sending nasty chems down the drain.
  • Better indoor air quality. The EPA says indoor air pollution is often 2-5 times worse than outdoor air pollution, and harsh cleaning chemicals contribute.
  • Healthier janitors. Scary but true: 1/3 of the cleaning products janitors handle contain chems that can cause skin and eye irritation, cancer or reproductive disorders.
Personally Speaking: 
Heather doesn't make lewd jokes, but she does swear like a sailor. And since she always says that eco-cleaning products smell good enough to eat, we won't bother washing her mouth out with soap since she may like it.
Wanna Try: 

Cocktail Fact

On average, women's office desks have 4 times more germs than men's.

Bang For The Bite

Eco-cleaners are comparably priced and much safer for workers; the only downside is that it's a little harder to get our fave versions in bulk.

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Save a little money and some energy too while getting a bit of healthy exercise. Instead of using drinking water to wash your car, use buckets of rinse water from your washing machine. Add a mild cleaner to wash the car, and sponge or toss the water on the dirty areas . After you've washed each section, get another bucket or two of rinse water to rinse away the suds and dirt.

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