Question

Which of these is an acceptable less hazardous method of cleaning than solvents?

Answer 1

Answer:

I guess that this depends on what you want to clean, but my choice is

• using a dishwasher

E.g. if you are a mechanic and you need to clean auto parts (which are dirty and greasy), then a hot soap washer is very useful. A hot soap washer is basically a dishwasher that works with hot pressurized water. Generally, detergent is much less hazardous than solvents. This method applies to all the objects that can be moved into the sink in order to be washed.

If you want to clean things at home, the same applies. The least hazardous cleaning method is using hot water and detergent.

A pressurized water hose may be a solution to certain issues, e.g. clean bird poop on top of a car or a sidewalk. If you can mechanically clean something (use a broom or vacuum cleaner), then there is no reason why you would need a solvent. Using disposable wipes only increases the amount of waste that you generate.