Our 3 year old just started preschool, and although it's only been 2 weeks since we started, we have already learned so much (and not just how to stack blocks and paint with water color)!

The other day, we had a parent meeting where we found out about government requirements for disinfecting in the classroom. Especially right now, with the H1N1 scare, all disinfecting products used at schools must be EPA certified as a pesticide. Needless to say, virtually all these products are toxic not only to germs, but to humans too, causing skin, eye and lung irritation or worse, and must carry warning labels. They also have very specific instructions for how they can be used around children who might mouth surfaces sprayed with these products.

For example, the Clorox® website states, "Q. Is it acceptable to use Clorox® Disinfecting wipes on children's toys and highchairs?
A. Yes, provided the high chair tray that may come in contact with food and toys that may be mouthed by children are rinsed thoroughly with water after wiping."

I am surely not the only one who thinks it seems completely contradictory that in order to keep our children "safe," we have to spray pesticides all around them! Yuck! No, that does not seem safe at all. And even with a water rinse, exactly how "thoroughly" is "thoroughly" anyway?

I decided to do some research on the issue and find a safer alternative to be used at my daughter's Preschool, and came up
with PureGreen24. 

I am excited to be able to bring this product to my child's Preschool and want to offer it to your child's school or your office or sports team as well. Please shop here for PureGreen24 products!

PureGreen24 is an EPA registered, broad spectrum antimicrobial disinfectant with unique 24 hour residual effectiveness. PureGreen24 kills the most deadly of superbugs, yet also kills everyday household germs.

Safety First with PureGreen24

PureGreen24 has an EPA IV toxicity rating; the lowest rating assigned by the Federal EPA.
PureGreen24 is non-flammable, non-corrosive, and odorless without the fumes or skin irritation associated with traditional disinfectants.
PureGreen24 is strong enough to kill the most dangerous viruses and bacteria (MRSA) in a hospital environment, yet EPA registered for use on children’s toys at home and at school (no rinsing required).

The Green in PureGreen24

Green Technology: PureGreen24’s active ingredient, SDC, is comprised of silver ions and citric acid, both of which occur naturally
in the environment.
Green Manufacturing: The manufacturing process produces zero discharge with no waste or byproducts.

EPA Recognized Organisms Killed

Pseudomonas aeruginosa 30 seconds
Staphylococcus aureus (Staph) 30 seconds
Salmonella choleraesuis 30 seconds
Listeria monocytogenes 30 seconds Bacteria
Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) 2 minutes
Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 2 minutes
Escherichia coli 2 minutes
Trichophyton mentagrophytes (Athlete’s Foot Fungus) 10 minutes Fungus
Herpes Simplex Type 1, F(1) Strain 1 minute
Influenza A, Hong Kong strain 10 minutes
Virus
Rhinovirus R37, Strain 151-1 10 minutes
Polio Type 2, Lansing Strain 10 minutes

Application Instructions
PureGreen24 is formulated to disinfect hard non-porous surfaces. Pre-clean surfaces prior to using this product.
General Disinfection:
For general disinfection and control of the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Escherichia coli the surface must be completely wet with PureGreen24 for 2 minutes. The surface may then be wiped dry with a clean towel. When used as directed, PureGreen24 provides protection from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella choleraesuis up to 24 hours after initial application.
Fungus Control:
For effective control of the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes, the surface must be completely wet with PureGreen24 for 10 minutes. The surface may then be wiped dry with a clean towel. Re-apply when cleaning or when new growth appears.
Viral Control:
To kill Herpes Simplex Type 1 F(1) Strain, Influenza A Hong Kong strain, Rhinovirus R37 Strain 151-1 and Polio Virus Type 2 Lansing Strain the surface must be completely wet with PureGreen24 for 10 minutes. The surface may then be wiped dry with a clean towel.