New York, NY (PRWEB) July 17, 2013 -- Most people have grown up learning that chlorine bleach is the necessary product to get cleaner, whiter, disinfected clothes. The truth is, chlorine is bad for the lungs, can be toxic, creates irritation of the skin, causes nausea, and extended exposure can lead to long term serious health problems.
Rick Rome, owner of the eco-friendly dry cleaner in Manhattan, Wash Club NYC, and expert in environmental laundry alternatives, provides substitutions to the traditional chlorine based bleaches that will keep your family clean, safe and healthy.
1. Oxygen based bleach: Oxygen based bleach is safer for the environment and for clothes. It is not toxic, has all natural ingredients and will not weaken colored items. This alternative is safe for your body and will work well for at-home laundry needs. Oxygen based items can be found at a local grocery store, right next to the bleach filled options.
2. Lemon Juice: Sometimes raiding home cabinets can lead to healthy and natural alternatives to chemical filled products. Lemon juice, when applied on white clothes that have difficult stains or spots, can provide a good alternative to chlorine filled bleach. Put lemon juice on the stain and let it soak in a warm environment. This will clean the clothes in a non-toxic fashion while providing the lemon fresh scent everyone loves.
3. Hydrogen Peroxide: Hydrogen peroxide is another all natural product that has a variety of purposes inside and outside the laundry room. Spray peroxide directly on the clothes that are stained and wash them as usual. This will work just as well as chlorine, without the harmful effects.
4. Distilled White Vinegar: Presoak the stained clothes in a mixture of white vinegar and warm water. Let the clothes sit overnight and then wash them as normal the following day. This at-home product is used as an odor remover as well as being safe for the environment. Unlike some of the other alternatives, vinegar should not be used on colored clothing.
5. Baking Soda: One half cup of baking soda added to a load of laundry is natural, safe, and good for the environment. Adding baking soda to your typical laundry detergent can act as a boost in the regular cleaning power and leave the clothes whiter and brighter.
Chlorine can be hidden in so many different products used at home. Having knowledge and awareness of some of the alternatives will add a level of safety and health to a family and a home.
“We want to educate our customers on some of the ways to keep their families healthy and safe from the toxic chemicals all around us. These methods are often discussed and proven as great alternatives to the typical chlorine based bleach products,” Rick Rome, owner of the NYC laundry delivery service explains. “If you are at all concerned about trying these methods on your own, feel free to give us a call and we can handle the eco-friendly washing and dry cleaning for you.” Rick is proud to be the #1 eco-friendly dry cleaner in Manhattan and is constantly looking for ways to lessen his company’s carbon footprint.
About Wash Club NYC:
Wash Club NYC is a pick-up and delivery laundry service that offers affordable and eco-friendly wash and fold and dry cleaning services from residences or places of business in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Committed to providing top-notch quality customer service, Wash Club NYC also services commercial laundry in New York for colleges, salons, health clubs, private gyms and hospitality venues. To see what Wash Club NYC can do for you, visit http://www.washclubnyc.com.
Rick Rome, Wash Club NYC, http://www.washclubnyc.com, 917.576.5363, [email protected]
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