What Does Hypoallergenic Cleaning Mean?
Hypoallergenic cleaning is cleaning that does not flare up common allergies. According to Healthline, hypoallergenic simply means:
“Hypoallergenic means a product contains few allergy-producing substances known as allergens.”
Those who suffer from allergies have to be careful when buying everyday products, such as cleaning supplies, as the wrong product could cause a serious reaction. An allergic reaction can of course be mild such as a rash. But, it can also be potentially life-threatening.
Therefore, it is not surprising that more and more hypoallergenic products are coming out every year. As a leading UK supplier of hygiene products and solutions, we understand that cleaning products can contain harsh chemicals and irritants, and we have the solutions for you.
Common Chemical Allergens
Some of the most common chemical allergens found in cleaning products include the following:
- Synthetic fragrances
Found in: heavily scented cleaning products such as fragranced virus sprays and toilet cleaners.
- Ammonia
Found in: window cleaners, furniture polish, drain cleaners, and bathroom cleaners
- Bleach
Found in: strong household cleaning products, toilet cleaners, drain products and many more cleaning solutions
- Formaldehyde
Found in: laundry detergent
- Sodium lauryl sulfate
Found in: Laundry products, dishwasher products and washing up liquids
Hypoallergenic Cleaning Products – Your Options
Not to worry! If you’re struggling to find cleaning products that don’t trigger your allergies, we’ve got options for you, at Galleon Supplies.
Here are some of our most popular hypoallergenic cleaning products:
Microfibre Cleaning Cloths
Microfibre cleaning cloths are one of our best-sellers here at Galleon Supplies and they’re hypoallergenic too.
Microfibre cleaning cloths are made from materials such as polyester and polyamide. Both of these materials are chemically inactive. For an allergic reaction to take place, a chemical reaction must take place. Therefore, microfibre cleaning cloths are completely hypoallergenic.
They are extremely versatile also, being used for the following purposes around the home.
- Dusting furniture
- Removing streaks from glass surfaces
- Cleaning bathroom surfaces and appliances
- Wiping down surfaces in the kitchen
- Cleaning the interior and exterior of a car
Microfibre cloths are a brilliant tool to be stocked up on if you struggle with allergies. Multi-functional and hygienic, this is one cleaning tool you’ll find yourself using daily.
Masks and Gloves
A simple way to avoid coming into contact with allergens is to wear adequate protection. Masks and disposable gloves will be your best friend when avoiding allergens from cleaning products. Strong solutions such as bleach and ammonia especially require protection before use.
Wearing disposable gloves and disposable masks can help protect your skin and prevent the inhalation of any chemicals. In addition to this, a well-ventilated room can make all the difference.
Stock up on your disposable face masks and gloves today.
Unscented Cleaning Products
As much as that cherry-scented surface cleaner might smell amazing, it can be very harsh on allergy sufferers. With synthetic fragrances being the most common allergen found in cleaning products, hypoallergenic cleaning products do not contain harsh fragrances. Artificial fragrances can cause irritation, eczema and nausea, so are a firm no when it comes to allergy sufferers.
Look for unscented or mildly-scented cleaning products when shopping, these are must less likely to cause an allergic reaction or any kind of irritation.
Our anti-virus sprays are formulated to be fragrance-free, and 99.9% effective at killing germs. They are an ideal solution for anyone looking for hypoallergenic products.
Stock up on Hypoallergenic Cleaning Products
Galleon Supplies is here for everyone, and we want to help make cleaning easier for allergy sufferers.
That’s why we stock a number of hypoallergenic cleaning products from tools to solutions. You can always rely on Galleon Supplies, a trusted UK provider of hygiene solutions.
