Cleaning Products
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LIQUID FENCE PLUS is a NATURAL animal repellent that was developed to keep certain animals, such as deer, rabbit and other herbivores, from destroying plants; flowers; landscaping; garden areas; shrubs; trees, and vines based on an odor that certain animals find offensive. By following the suggested procedure of application of  LIQUID FENCE PLUS, you will be able to keep the unwanted critters from destroying your valuable vegetation by "TRAINING" them to change their eating habits to places other than your property.

• "ALLERGENS" , "ALLERGIC TRIGGERS" , "ALLERGIES": 
  A hypersensitive response of the human body to foreign substances which reacts as IF the body is under attack by disease-causing pathogens. The warning signs or symptoms are quite familiar to anyone who has suffered from a cold or flu: sore or tightened throat; sinus pain; hoarseness; chronic cough; burning eyes; running nose; aching muscles and joints; extreme fatigue; headaches and difficulty concentrating. A list of allergens or allergic triggers reads like an inventory of creation, including life's sustenance (certain foods); perils (insect stings), and inescapable realities ( irritant dust, mold & mildew, chemical residues, pollen ).

• "BIODEGRADABLE": The potential capability of a substance to break-down into innocuous by-products over time which are re-introduced into the environment. "NATURAL" and "ORGANIC" substances "BIODEGRADE" easier and more readily than Synthetic and Inorganic Substances. However, the term "BIODEGRADABLE" (the ability to break down into simpler organic components) is vague and confusing. The misnomer about this term is that EVERYTHING in life is "Biodegradable" . Some things biodegrade in days and others in millions of years. Please note that products labels making this claim DO NOT provide within what time frame that their product "biodegrades"!
  
  
• "COLLOIDAL": Future cleaning products which are environmentally preferable which will replace effective but potentially hazardous industrial degreasers like butyl cellusolve and  tri-chloroethylene will be 'BIODEGRADABLE COLLOIDAL SOLUTIONS'.
         In 1827, Robert Brown first observed the irregular motion of small particles suspended in a liquid or gas. This irregular motion was caused by the bombardment of the suspended particles by molecules of the liquid or gas they were suspended in a uniform medium. The motion of the molecules gave rise to a powerful cleaning technology, known as "colloids". Quite simply, colloid solutions have been described as millions of tiny "jackhammers" in constant motion.
          Colloidal molecules move in a "zig-zag" design after being charged and ionized to repel each other. Temperatures affects the amounts of movement. These molecules move with a velocity proportional to the square root of temperature. These "charged" colloid-sized particles of silt and clay pick up dirt or pollutants such as arsenic, lead, cadium, pesticides, etc., and because the particles are "like" charged, they remain in suspension. This suspension is one of the basic steps in soil removal. Dirt or oil particles bond together, as well as to surfaces. The colloids grab dirt particles, break up the dirt and keep the dirt particles from re-bonding or re-depositing on the surface, due to like charges that constantly repel.

• "ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY" : A term used by manufacturer's in their sales literature and on their packaging as "sales & marketing" hype to imply that a product is environmentally compatible and safer to use WITHOUT any substantiation or documentation by an objective third party.

• "ENVIRONMENTALLY-PREFERABLE" : In February 1993, Public Building Services (PBS) of the federal government's General Service Administration (GSA) began the "Cleaning Products Pilot Program". At that time, the objective was to identify specific ENVIRONMENTALLY-PREFERABLE( the only viable, legally-binding environmental cleaning chemical term assigned by the federal (and state) governments for products with credentials regarding testing/performance criteria and impact on the environment and health/safety of individuals) cleaning products with reduced health and safety concerns for use in cleaning over 7,000 federal buildings. Up to that date, most of the publicly available environmental information on products consisted of UNSUBSTANTIATED VENDOR CLAIMS OR HOME REMEDIES ( with descriptions like "Environmentally-Friendly" and "Environmentally-Safe"). PBS officials wished to define and identify "GREEN" cleaning products. Product usage was chosen as the key focus for assessment since it was indicative for the greatest direct health risk from the cleaning products to custodial workers to occupants. Consequently, specific environmental attributes were identified to help assess the environmental preferability of commercially available cleaning products (OR THE INACCURATE DESCRIPTION, ENVIRONMENTALLY-SAFE, or, ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY which really should be described ONLY as "Environmentally-Preferable" as defined by the federal and state government with such programs.). These attributes are: 1)   Skin irritation potential; 2)   Chronic health risks from skin and inhalation exposure; 3)   Quickness of ultimate biodegradation; 4)   Accumulation Factor (Bio-Concentration Factor of an ingredient to accumulate into the food chain); 5)   Percentage of V.O.C.(volatile organic compounds) which increases the potential for off-gassing; 6)   Amount of product packaging waste; 7)   Presence of ozone depleters; 8)   Dispensing Method in regards to potential exposure to concentrated cleaning solutions; 9)   Degree of flammability; 10)   Amount of cosmetic additives (fragrances and dyes); and 11)  Impact on energy requirements.
       These 11 standards and criteria established the ONLY basis for "Environmentally  "GREEN"  Preferable" cleaning products. Presently, there are ONLY 5 states which have a statewide "ENVIRONMENTALY PREFERABLE CLEANING PRODUCT" Purchasing Program ( Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Washington, Vermont ). These states even have more stringent criteria for their definition of "environmentally-preferable" based on the 1993 federal guidelines.
  
  
• "ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE" : A notation used by 'HEALTHY CLEAN BUILDINGS' which implies that a product appears to be "environmentally-sound" based upon a two year investigative search of the marketplace for less 'toxic' and hazardous' products ( compared to existing, conventional cleaning products ); and claims made by the manufacturer's literature and/or packaging.

• "ENVIRONMENTALLY-SAFE" : A term used by manufacturer's in their sales literature and on their packaging as "sales & marketing" hype to imply that a product is environmentally compatible and safer to use WITHOUT any substantiation or documentation by an objective third party.

• "E.P.A. (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY)":  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was established as an independent federal agency on December 2, 1970. It's mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment--air, water, and land--upon which life depends. This agency (EPA) endeavors to accomplish its mission systematically by proper integration of a variety of research, monitoring, standard-setting, and enforcement activities. As a complement to its other activities, EPA coordinates and supports research and anti-pollution activities of State and local governments, private and public groups, individuals, and educational institutions. EPA also monitors the operations of other Federal agencies with respect to their impact on the environment.

• "GREEN" Products: A layman's term to describe any product which appears to be compatible within an environment WITHOUT adversely impacting or affecting that environment. These products are perceived as products that DO NOT impact the environment negatively and assist in reducing the waste stream. Unfortunately, the term  "GREEN"  is used loosely by manufacturers without any standards or criteria to judge their products' environmental soundness.
  
  
• "HYDROPHILE": A surfactant which penetrates water
  
  
• "I.A.Q. (Indoor Air Quality)":  Indoor air pollution is a major public health problem that threatens virtually everyone in enclosed indoor environments. Contaminated indoor air occurs when toxic substances combine with inadequate building ventilation, causing health problems. Some health effects from indoor air pollutants such as irritation of eyes, nose, and throat; headaches, dizziness, or fatigue. These are usually short-term and treatable. In some instances, it may involve leaving the area and getting fresh air. In other instances, these symptoms maybe similar to a cold or other viral infections, making it difficult to distinguish if an actual IAQ problem actually exists. Therefore, it is important to pay close attention to WHEN and WHERE these symptoms occurs. If the problem fades or goes away when you away from the area and returns when you come back, it may be associated with the quality of indoor air. This approach will assist in determining if symptoms are building-related. A healthy indoor environment is one in which the surroundings contribute to productivity, comfort, and a sense of health and well-being. The indoor air should be free from significant levels of odors, dust, and contaminants; and circulated to prevent stuffiness without creating drafts. Temperature and humidity are appropriate to the season and to the clothing and activity of the building occupants. There should be enough light to illuminate work surfaces withou creating glare and noise levels, which interfere with activities. Sanitation, drinking water, fire protection and other factors affecting health and safety should also be well-planned and properly managed. Good air quality is an important component of a healthy indoor environment.

• "INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT ( I.P.M. Practices )" :  is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management. An IPM program employs common-sense strategies to reduce sources of food, water, and shelter for pests. IPM programs take advantage of all pest management strategies, including judicious careful use of pesticides ONLY when necessary. It is an integration of cultural, mechanical, and lowest-impact chemical control strategies.

• "LIPOPHILE": A surfactant which penetrates greases and oils .

• "MICELLES": Minute particles within "Colloidal Solutions"- when combined with water- ionically break water's surface tension (the property that keeps water droplets round), resulting in "super-wet" water. That same action allows the "micelles" to penetrate grease, oil and related soils and to hold them in liquid suspension. In effect, the "micelles" make the dirt and oils dissolve in water.

• "MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES (M.C.S.)": Harsh allergic reactions to chemical residues or vapors within the work place and/or an indoor environment. This condition may begin to develop as exposure to such allergens in the indoor and outdoor environments develop and worsen.

• "NATURAL" : According to the dictionary, ' "NATURAL" is defined as "existing in or formed by nature"; having a real or physical existence in the form of "the material world" surrounding mankind and existing independently of his/her activities.' A product derived from animal/biological, mineral or plant sources, in a form that substantially occurs in nature is considered "NATURAL". Accordingly, the make-up of something regarded as "NATURAL" is NOT man-made or synthetic. "NATURAL" substances can be "toxic" to mankind. For example, 'Strychnine' is a very poisonous alkaloid derived from a natural means-seeds of the nux vomica tree, St. Ignatus beans or other members of the Strychnos genus of trees, shrubs, and vines. In moderate doses, it is used as a "toxic" pesticide. In much smaller doses, it serves beneficially as a stimulant in human and veterinary medicine. In large doses, it becomes a potent, deadly poison.

• "ORGANIC" : Any substance containing the element "carbon" is, by technical definition,..."ORGANIC". The common misconception that organic and natural have the same meaning may cause the non-technical consumer to believe that a man-made organic material is natural when it is not. Most commonly, "ORGANIC" pertains to a class of chemical compounds which formerly derived from a living organism-either animal or plant. Although the species Amanita verna mushroom is considered one of the deadliest, any product derived from it would be considered "ORGANIC", poisonous, and toxic.
  For example, one of our many products-"BIO-ADE" is termed a 100% 'NATURAL ENZYMATIC/BACTERIAL "ORGANIC" WASTE DIGESTER' which eliminates organic odors, including those from pets, by engulfing the odor- producing bacteria created by them. It is the bacteria which is the SOURCE of these odors and must be eliminated to resolve this problem. Organic matter breaks down naturally through the action of the bacteria contained within it. However, it is a slow process and must be boosted with the addition of more "positive" bacteria. Our enzyme/bacterial digestors with 'INSTANT ODOR CONTROL' are live non-pathnogenic bacteria which engulfs the odor-producing bacteria while boosting the breakdown of organic matter. These enzymes and bacteria are derived and cultured from the scrapings of the stomach linings of slaughtered cattle. In other words, the same type of lipase, amylase, and protease enzymes which are found in an animal's digestive system to break down foodstuff is being used to boost the natural breakdown of organic matter. They follow the food source wherever it goes and "eat" the source of the odors They are non-toxic, harmless (so they won't hurt your pet) but quite effective. This non-pathogenic bacteria combined with 'Instant Odor Control' biologically DESTROYS ODOR-PRODUCING BACTERIA on contact! In short, odors through a pure ' NATURAL' and ' ORGANIC' means disappear.

• "SICK BUILDING SYNDROME":  Adverse reactions to various allergens affecting more than one individual within the indoor work environment or a building. This condition may begin to develop as exposure to such allergens in the indoor and outdoor environments develop and worsen. A significant factor to "Sick Building Syndrome" is the disappearance of symptoms as occupants leave the building and the re-appearance of symptoms as they re-enter the building.

• "SURFACTANT": A shortened term for "surface active agent", the main active ingredients in soaps and detergents. These surfactants make water "wetter", and enhances the water's ability to penetrate and disperse dirts and soils.

• "TOXIC" -or-"NON-TOXIC" are relative terms based upon amount, degree, percentage, size & weight of living entity being affected, etc. Certain people can literally "drown" internally by their own body fluids (or water). High amounts of table salt ingested can cause renal failure and death (although salt is included in most processed foods). In both of these cases, "water" and/or "salt" would be "TOXIC" to that particular individual. Additionally, a bee sting can be an annoyance to most and a matter of life and death to others due to allergic reactions. They key is the AMOUNT of a particular ingredient in a product and whether or not the product is being used properly according to label directions. Additionally, safer, "NON-TOXIC" chemical products must comply with the 1993 federal government guidelines. In February of that year, Public Building Services (PBS) of the federal government's General Service Administration (GSA) began the "Cleaning Products Pilot Program". At that time, the objective was to identify specific "ENVIRONMENTALLY-PREFERABLE" ( the only viable, legally-binding environmental "GREEN", "NON-TOXIC" cleaning chemical term assigned by the federal (and state) governments for products with credentials regarding testing/performance criteria and impact on the environment and health/safety of individuals) cleaning products with reduced health and safety concerns for use in cleaning over 7,000 federal buildings. Of course, most "product claims" derive from their product's effects on the average person (or "the masses"). The techniques and procedures for studying the harmful effects of chemicals involve the administration and testing of these chemicals on experimental lab animals or isolated living tissues. For example, coal miners used canaries to detect poisonous gases being released in the coal mines. Based on body weight and lung capacity, small traces of poisonous gases were "TOXIC" and deadly to the canary hours before the same gases would have any effect on the miners themselves. If a "spotter" saw the canary at the bottom of the cage, immediate evacuation of the mine occurred without any harm to miners most of the time unless cave-ins or explosions occurred. There are always exceptions. You personally may be highly allergic to the perfume that someone wears. Everytime that person comes near you , you may become deathly ill. Therefore, that person is "TOXIC" to you alone. However, that same person can pass by hundreds of people during the day without any concern. So... is that person wearing that perfume "TOXIC" or "NON-TOXIC" ? In short, EVERYTHING is "toxic" in life to someone. It's just a matter of relative degree and the amount of people, in general, affected by the same substance.

• "ZEOLITE": Natural volcanic zeolite is a mineral consisting of silica and alumina.There are large deposits of volcanic zeolite minerals found in the western United States. Natural zeolites have a unique interconnecting lattice structure. This lattice structure is arranged to form a honeycomb framework of consistent diameter interconnecting channels and pores. Negatively charged alumina and neutrally charged silica tetrahedra building blocks are stacked to produce the open three dimensional honeycomb framework. Zeolites actually attract odors & gases and trap them in its crystaline structure. Zeolite has the ability to adsorb and desorb water, and gas molecules (odors) without any chemical or physical change in the zeolite itself. The material can encompass and control many times its weight in odors or moisture. Volcanic zeolite based odor control products last for years because they can be "recharged in sunlight". After the product has become saturated with the odors it has been absorbing, the volcanic zeolite can renew and recharge itself by placing it in direct sunlight for 6-8 hours.
  
  

• Formulated with tea tree oil direct from Australia
  
  
• This ancient mystic ingredient is recognized world-wide for its
  anti-microbial qualities.
  
  
• Amazing deodorizing capabilities without heavy chemical
  after-smell.
  
  
• Used especially for: mold & mildew odors , urine smells ,
  water & fire damage odors ; and GENERAL DEODORIZING.
  
  

"DOG/CAT REPELLENT" is an ALL-NATURAL animal repellent which acts as a training aid formulated from all natural plant oils to help keep pets and strays away from landscaping beds, trees, shrubs, garbage cans / bags and other areas. It's application keeps cats and dogs out of your flower gardens, yard or anywhere you don't want them to be.

"DOG/CAT REPELLENT" is the latest and most effective dog and cat repellant on the market. It utilizes the natural and "non-toxic"  chemistry in an easy-to-apply spray. "DOG/CAT REPELLENT"  provides a long term solution to problem cats and dogs and the mess they can make of your lawn or garden. As a great dog and cat deterrent, it is highly effective in protecting cars, boats, outdoor furniture etc. from scratch marks, paw prints and territorial "spraying".

MOST IMPORTANTLY, "DOG/CAT REPELLENT" uses "non-toxic" ingredients and is biodegradable. It is safe for use near people and pets when used as directed. All ingredients in "DOG/CAT REPELLENT" are exempt from E.P.A. registration and falls under 25-B classification of non-registration.

EASY-TO-USE : Simply spray (to a wet look) on and around landscaping, trees, shrubs, garbage cans/bags or other areas where the pet or animal are not wanted.
NOTE : It is recommended that landscaping, trees, shrubs, garbage cans/bags are dry before application to ensure good adhesion.

COVERAGE : 500 square feet per R.T.U.quart
                          2,000 square feet per R.T.U. gallon.

KEY INGREDIENTS :
Cinnamon-Leaf-Oil
Citronella-Oil
Eugenol
Garlic Oil
Geraniol
Lime
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

            

• Instantly neutralizes and renders harmless the protein allergens created by dust mites. (DER p1 and DER f1)
  
  
• Is NOT a DRUG or a PESTICIDE
  
  
• Is NOT harmful to humans or animals
  
  
• Is SUITABLE for carpets, bedding, mattresses, pillows, comforters, upholstery, cushions, and all other "soft" surfaces.
  
  
• Effectively controls major causes of asthma and rhinitis related to dust mite allergens.
  
  
• Will NOT harm most fabrics or interior surfaces. Does not contain tannic acid.
  
  
• Is proven in studies by the world's leading experts to effectively and instantly render harmless the allergen from dust mites
  
  
• Is Fully Biodegradable
  
  

COMPARISON CHART : Conventional Dust Mop Treatment & DustSoy-60