The Importance of Choosing a Cleaning and Restoration Company That Uses EPA-Approved Cleaning Products

5/11/2021 (Permalink)

Blog Summary: SERVPRO of Media explains why doing business with a restoration company that uses EPA-approved cleaning products is the safest option for homeowners and business owners.

As a locally owned and operated cleaning and property damage restoration company in Media, PA, SERVPRO of Media is known for putting customers first. SERVPRO is also recognized for going to great lengths to protect and preserve the environment. One of the primary ways the company promotes sustainability is by using EPA-approved cleaning solutions. Choosing a restoration company that uses EPA-approved cleaning products is the safest option for a home or business that needs cleaning services. It is also the best choice for the environment.

What is the EPA?

The Environmental Protection Agency or the EPA is an agency of the federal government and was created in 1970 by President Richard Nixon. The mission of this federal agency is to protect the health of both the population and the environment. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the EPA has a budget of over nine billion dollars, and more than half of its 14,000 employees are scientists, engineers, and environmental protection specialists. The EPA formulates standards and enacts laws and regulations that promote the health of individuals and the environment.

What does the EPA do?

According to Investopedia, the Environmental Protection Agency has “sought to protect and conserve the natural environment and improve the health of humans by researching the effects of and mandating limits on the use of pollutants. The EPA regulates the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and use of chemicals and other pollutants. In addition, the EPA is charged with determining safe tolerance levels for chemicals and other pollutants in food, animal feed, and water.”

What does EPA-approved mean?

According to an EPA resource entitled “Identifying Greener Cleaning Products,” an EPA-approved product has been subjected to rigorous testing and evaluation. The product meets or exceeds standards set by EPA engineers and scientists and has been deemed safe for humans, pets, and the environment.

Examples of specific sustainability considerations? for EPA-approved products include:

• Contains minimal amounts of potentially harmful corrosive or strongly irritating substances
• Contains no human carcinogens or reproductive toxicants
• Contains no regulated hazardous materials or hazardous waste
• Contains no chemicals designated as HAPs (hazardous air pollutants)
• Maybe a renewable resource such as bio-based solvents from citrus, seed, vegetable, and pine oils
• Has a low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) content
• Is biodegradable by standard methods and definitions
• Has low toxicity in aquatic species such as fish or aquatic invertebrates
• Has low flammability or flashpoint (under 200 degrees Fahrenheit)
• Has a pH closer to neutral (between 4 and 9.5)
• Is fragrance-free or meets EPA’s Safer Choice Criteria for Fragrances

How does using EPA-approved cleaners benefit SERVPRO’s customers?

The customer can be confident that when SERVPRO of Media has completed the cleaning project, the home or business is clean, safe, and healthy for humans and pets. The environment has been afforded the same protection. The air is clean. Sources of drinking water are healthy. Ecosystems are safe from toxic chemicals. SERVPRO is both a great corporate neighbor and a friend to the environment.

Why would a restoration company not use EPA- approved cleaning products?

There are no good reasons for using toxic, harsh cleaning chemicals that can leave harmful residue on surfaces that have been cleaned. Using cleaning chemicals that can harm the environment, pollute the air, and contaminate water systems is unacceptable when so many environmentally safe options are available. SERVPRO is committed to using green products that are safe and healthy for individuals and for the environment. Choosing SERVPRO of Media to provide cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing services is a choice for a brighter, safer, cleaner, and more sustainable future.

What are some other reasons to choose SERVPRO of Media when property damage restoration services are needed?

• 24-hour emergency service
• Faster to any size disaster
• Initial inspection with a written estimate and images
• Highly trained restoration technicians
• Continuing education classes
• Multiple restoration and cleaning certifications
• A trusted leader in the restoration industry
• Locally owned and operated
• Advanced restoration and cleaning equipment
• Handles insurance claims and payments
• Able to meet the challenges of large loss events
• Emphasis on customer service

When a property damage disaster occurs in a residential or commercial setting, SERVPRO of Media is available 24-hours a day, 365 days a year to help regain control of the situation quickly and begin the restoration process. For more information about the Newtown Square, PA, damage restoration and cleaning company, contact the SERVPRO of Media office by phone at (610) 566-5720 or email office@SERVPROmedia.com.