Ren, don't know if this is the case where you work or not, but it may be something you can show to your boss regarding where you work and toxic cleaning products. This website has a lot of good information about alternative cleaning agents for schools and businesses. Blessings, Liora

From "Healthy Clean Buildings"
http://www.cleaningpro.com/page.cfm


The term SICK BUILDING SYNDROME (SBS) is used to describe situations in which building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified. The complaints may be localized in a particular room or zone, or may be widespread throughout the building. In contrast, the term "building related illness" (BRI) is used when symptoms of diagnosable illness are identified and can be attributed directly to airborne building contaminants.


SBS SYMPTOMS : When 20% or more of occupants exhibit complain about Headaches, Nauseau, Dizziness, Sore Throats, Dry or Itchy Skin, Sinus Congestion, Nasal Irritation or Excessive Fatigue and these symptoms last more than 2 weeks...and particularly when these symptoms disappear when th sufferers leave the building.
NOTE : "Syndrome" indicates several symptoms occurring together.

When these symptoms occur in a cluster of people and is NOT indicative of the
allergic reaction of ONLY one person.
When there is NO causative agent isolated or identified
When complaints are often resolved by increased ventilation, or better building
cleaning & maintenance; or just leaving the building.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON "SICK BUILDING SYNDROME", GO TO :
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/sbs.html


http://www.nsc.org/ehc/indoor/sbs.htm


http://ohioline.osu.edu/cd-fact/0194.html