Intended for use on both carpet and upholstery, EnviroRite Carpet Cleaner is an excellent vegetable-based cleaning concentrate that replaces all petroleum-based formulations used in hot water, extractor-type cleaning equipment. This truly unique cleaner is specially developed by and for people with allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities.

Designed with the safety of the user and in mind, EnviroRite Carpet Cleaner is:

• FREE of common respiratory and skin irritants.

• Made with naturally occurring renewable resources, containing no petrochemicals or added dyes or fragrances.

• Safe for use in closed environments and does not compromise indoor air quality.

• Free rinsing, leaving behind no irritating residue.

• A low-foaming formulation that is not high in caustic pH. Diluted correctly, the pH is 7.5.

• An environmentally responsible product.

• Never tested on animals.

Carpet Cleaners: Poisoning the Air Inside Your Home

Most of us are concerned about the environment, but when it comes to the environment in our own home, we often choose products that are harmful to our families and ourselves. The quality of the air that we breathe is often overlooked. This is potentially extremely hazardous to our health when you take into account that an EPA survey concluded that indoor air was 3 to 70 times more polluted than outdoor air.

Cleaning products release toxic vapors into the air when they are used and even when they are stored. Children are particularly vulnerable to these chemical fumes because they inhale more air per pound of body weight than adults. Pollutants are generally heavier than air and collect closer to the floor, putting small children at even greater risk than adults.

Consider these staggering facts:

• More children under the age of four die of accidental poisonings at home than are accidentally killed with guns at home.

• 150 commonly found household chemicals have been linked to allergies, birth defects, cancer and psychological abnormalities.

• In 1983, a research team at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, studied the relation between indoor air pollution and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and discovered that SIDS is higher in the winter because of decreased ventilation.

• We spend 90% of our time indoor, and 65% of our time at home. Moms, infants and the elderly spend 90% of their time in the home.

• National Cancer Association released results of a 15-year study concluding that women who work in the home are at a 54% higher risk of developing cancer than women who work outside the home.

• An EPA study stated that the toxic chemicals in household cleaners are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than outdoor air.

• Houses being built today are so energy efficient that "outgassing" of chemicals has nowhere to go, causing it to build up inside the home.

Toxins Found in Most Carpet Cleaners

It is important to note that many toxins lurk inside your carpet. You might be surprised to learn that some older carpets can literally contain pounds of dust mites, dirt, pesticides and other toxins brought in on shoes, feet and pet's paws. However, while it is necessary to clean your carpet from these allergens and toxic dust, you should not have to put your health at even greater risk in the process.

Like other cleaning agents, carpet cleaners contain known cancer causing agents and many other harsh components linked with various ailments and disorders. Although probably not listed on the label, in general, you are likely to find the following health jeopardizing chemicals in most carpet cleaners:

• Perchloroethylene - A known human carcinogen which can have immediate central nervous system (CNS) effects including dizziness, sleepiness, nausea, tremors and disorientation as well as long-term CNS effects.

• Ethanol - Defined as a hazardous waste by the EPA, exposure symptoms include fatigue, eyes and upper respiratory tract irritation (even in low concentrations). Inhalation of ethanol vapors can have effects similar to those of ingestion and can cause CNS disorders.

• Napthalene -- Described by the Condensed Chemical Dictionary as "toxic by inhalation".

• Butyl cellosolve - A central nervous system toxin.

• Monoethanolamine - Linked to liver, kidney and reproductive damage as well as depressionof the central nervous system, inhaling high concentrations may cause dizziness and even coma.

• Propylene glycol methyl ether - An eye, skin and respiratory irritant.

• 1,4-dioxane -- A known carcinogen.

• Ammonia and potentially harmful fragrances - in areas where there is a large quantity of carpet, the amount of chemicals released from carpet cleaners and deodorizers can be considerable.

Carpet Cleaner Waste -- The Environment's Enemy

We also need to account for the damage to the environment when carpet cleaner wastewater is disposed. Many chemicals currently used are highly alkaline and aggressive enzymes and disinfectants that if used or managed improperly will cause serious damage to the environment.

EnviroRite uses renewable resources whenever possible in manufacturing products, the vegetable-based raw materials are enhanced with other safe ingredients that are combined to create ultra safe, yet powerful cleaners. Plus, EnviroRite cleaners are "green" cleaners -- meaning they won't harm the environment.

Don't buy into the misconception that earth-friendly, and user-safe means less effective products at double the price of national brands. When first introduced, alternative cleaning products were not as effective as their petrochemical counterparts. But many years have passed, and health conscious companies like EnviroRite have done their homework - independently testing their products to ensure that they are not only user safe and environmentally responsible -- but just as effective without the added harsh chemicals!

How to Use Carpet Cleaner

Dilution Instructions: Mix 4 ounces per gallon of hot water for light to medium soil. Mix 8 ounces per gallon of hot water for heavier soils.

1. Remove dry soil from carpet or upholstery by vacuuming carpet thoroughly.

2. Spot test carpet in inconspicuous place for color fastness.

3. Read cleaning machine's operating instructions.

4. Fill dispensing tank with diluted Carpet Cleaner.

5. Agitate heavily soiled areas with clean sponge mop or power head of extractor.

6. Clean entire carpet.

7. For best results and proper pH balance, rinse and extract again with fresh hot water only.

To safely get out really stubborn stains, we recommend pre-treating with EnviroRite Spot Lift.

Product Ingredients

Deionized water, vegetable and synthetic surfactants, emulsifiers, microbiostat (E.P.A. Reg. # 10182-30)

Free of Phosphates, Petroleum solvents, Chlorine, perfumes or dyes.

Precautions:

Keep out of reach of children. Do not mix with any other chemicals. Do not take internally. If swallowed, consult a physician. In case of eye contact - flush with water.