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Now You Can Restore and Go Green All at the Same Time
As QCi restoration helps you work through your restoration
process, you have the opportunity to make some smart choices.
You do not have to be an environmental activist to restore
your home or business in ways that are healthier for yourself,
your family, your customers and your community. So, take this
opportunity to go green!
Building Green
When building, remodeling, or restoring a home or
business, there are some easy and cost-effective "green" choices.
Fixtures:
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Energy Star Appliances |
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WaterSense faucets and shower
heads (www.epa.gov/watersense/) |
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Dual flush toilets |
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Tankless water heaters |
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Programmable thermostat |
Landscaping:
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Native, drought-resistance plants |
Flooring:
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Marmoleum - flooring
made of linseed oil, rosins, and wood flour affixed to
a natural jute backing |
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Bamboo |
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Cork |
Additional Green Choices:
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Certified wood
building materials |
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Reclaimed wood cabinets |
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Very low or no VOC finishes
and paint |
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Terrazo counters - recycled
glass and cement paperstone |
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Adequate insulation- preferably recycled cotton and
always formaldehyde-free |
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Drywall made of recycled & synthetic
gypsum |
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Waste can be avoided by taking
into account standard material sizes when building |
| Special Note:
In Chicago and many suburban communities you are able
to get expedited building permits if you use green building
strategies and products. To learn more, check out www.usgbc.org. |
Cleaning Green
Many cleaning products used in our homes and businesses
contain harmful chemicals that could easily be replaced by
non-toxic, common household items.
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White Vinegar |
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White vinegar
is a natural all-purpose cleaner You can mix it in
a bucket or put it in a spray bottle |
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You can mix it in a bucket
or put it in a spray bottle |
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Do not use vinegar on natural
stone surfaces such as marble |
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One part water to one part
vinegar will clean, deodorize and disinfect most areas
of your home. |
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Lemon |
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Lemon will help clean soap
scum and hard water stains |
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Lemon can be used to shine
brass and copper |
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Put lemon peel down the garbage
disposal and your kitchen will smell lemony fresh |
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Baking Soda |
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Baking soda can be used in
much the same way as a commercial abrasive cleanser and
is especially good in tubs and sinks |
More Info
www.Buildinggreen.com
www.greenhomeguide.com
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