Carpet Cleaning Chemicals To Avoid During Pregnancy

There are many rules and restrictions for women during pregnancies including their diet, medications, physical activities, travel, and cleaning products. Studies have shown that pregnant women have measurable levels of several toxins in their bodies that pose real threats to the development of the fetus. The majority of cleaning products that contain toxic substances is no exception to this risk.

Can I Use Cleaning Chemicals During Pregnancy?

The answer is NO.
Women need to be careful around chemicals and fumes. Having contact with chemicals could possibly harm her or her baby or even both. Even if it is such a small amount that you don't need to worry, it's still highly recommended to avoid some toxic products while you are pregnant. These highly toxic products include pesticides in the garden, flame retardants on furniture, lead, mercury, and some cleaning products with harmful ingredients. If you are exposed to these large quantities of chemicals for a long time, it is possible that your child will be at an increased risk of congenital disorders or future health problems

Avoid These Toxic Chemicals in Your Household Products

Cleaning supplies protect your home from viruses, bacteria, and mold. Now, it's time to protect you and your house from toxic cleaning supplies. Make sure you are staying clean with safe cleaning products.
Wipe away these cleaning chemicals to avoid complications during pregnancy: 

• Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) and Methylchloroisothiazolinone - Banned in Europe; may interfere with communication patterns in unborn babies.
• Glycol Ethers - May impact prenatal motor skills and have been associated with miscarriage.
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine - Impurities during processing may cause skin irritations.
• Phthalates – Check the label “fragrance”.  If it is listed, there’s a high probability that the fragrance contains phthalates. Phthalate exposure during pregnancy may increase the risk of congenital reproductive anomalies in male children. 
• Spray and aerosol cleaners - Many studies have found that prenatal exposure to spray cleaners may increase the risk of asthma.  These types of products usually contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and artificial fragrances, which may not be good for pregnant women and their babies.
• Air fresheners - As with spray cleaners, prenatal exposure to air fresheners was also associated with an increased risk of asthma and respiratory problems
• Fragrance/Parfum - Could be up to 3,000 chemicals, including estrogen-mimicking phthalates.
• Non-Vegetable Glycerin - Can be petroleum-based, which can be contaminated with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) linked to cancerous growths. 

Precautions to Keep Your Baby Safe from Harm

If you stopped to think about the many chemicals you come into contact with each day, from cleaning supplies to pesticides, you might be concerned about their effect on your health and the health of your unborn baby.  
Chemical exposure can occur in a variety of ways. You can breathe it in, ingest it in foods or beverages, or in some cases, absorb it through your skin. Pregnant women that are potentially exposed to a large amount of chemicals for a prolonged period of time are putting their child at risk. 
The good news? 
Many of the chemicals you encounter on a regular basis won’t pose a risk to your growing baby. It is best to avoid exposure to these chemicals between weeks 0 to 13 of pregnancy. The risk to your unborn child at this stage is higher. Fortunately, there are many ways you can reduce your hazard. 
Here are some steps that you can take while cleaning during pregnancy to keep you and your baby safe from harm.
Step 1:  Make sure that you have good ventilation where you are cleaning.
Step 2: Wear protective gloves and clothing to protect your skin. 
Step 3: Always read the warning and instruction labels.
 
Step 4: Never mix different chemicals such as ammonia and bleach; doing this can be very dangerous not only for you and your baby, but for anyone who can inhale this.
Step 5: Avoid cleaning the oven since it is such a tight space and the ventilation is not good.
Step 6:  Store all chemicals safely. Keep out of the reach of children with safety caps screwed on correctly. 
Most likely, your home is free of environmental hazards that could harm your baby. But by taking some simple precautions to minimize your exposure to potential hazards, you can protect your baby from possible risks. 

Choosing All-Natural, Safe Products, and Green Carpet Cleaning

Cleaning while pregnant is not much fun at all. Add the heavy loads alone and all those cleaning chemicals can make you nauseous. Your growing belly can make it harder to move quicker like picking up toys, decluttering stuff, and vacuuming your carpets. 
Need your carpet to be cleaned during your pregnancy?
 
Hiring professional carpet cleaners from a green carpet cleaning company is highly recommended. They don't use harmful cleaning products that can affect you and your baby's health. They utilize green safe products that won't hurt you or your developing baby.
If you want to be 100% sure that carpet cleaning is safe for your pregnancy, call Alpine Cleaners. We use green safe products and Eco-friendly carpet cleaning solutions for superior results. We also use a 10-Step Premium and Green Carpet Cleaning Process that can leave your carpets healthy and clean. We offer other Safe cleaning services such as upholstery cleaning, area and wool rug cleaning, tile and grout cleaning. With Alpine Cleaners, you don't have to risk your health cleaning these things by yourself.
At Alpine Cleaners, we make people our priority. If you are pregnant, we are the perfect carpet cleaning company for you!
Natural is the new clean. So, bring your baby home to a clean environment and free of toxic chemicals. Polish your home with Alpine Cleaners.