All in-person, and bricks and mortar businesses need cleaning. Otherwise, they would be unhygienic and unsafe for the people that work there and the customers that visit. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that many of the commercial chemical cleaning products that are currently in use are harmful to the environment. The good news is that there are alternative cleaning products and methods that can be just as effective, without doing much harm to the environment. Read on to find out more.
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Swap out your current products for green cleaners
The first thing that you need to do to swap to a greener way of keeping your business clean is to swap from your regular cleaning products to more eco-friendly ones. As a rule, cleaning products that are made from natural ingredients tend to be better for the environment so you should look out for ingredients such as white vinegar, lemon, and baking soda.
You’ll likely be surprised by just how effective cleaning products made from such ingredients can be too. Although, remember you will need to dispose of your old cleaning products in a responsible way ( not just tip them down the drain undiluted).
Opt for alternative cleaning methods
Using cleaning solutions combined with abrasive fabrics are not the only options you can use to keep your business spick and span. Indeed, there are new and innovative products and processes being launched all the time.
One example of this is to use washable clothes that have been designed to be so effective, no additional cleaning solution is needed.
However, for more heavy-duty industrial jobs a process like laser cleaning can work best. This is because it is powerful enough to remove all sorts of dirt including grease, rust, and even paint, but does not require any waste by-products at all. It's even better for the surfaces that it's used on because it doesn’t degrade them, and so helps to maintain their structure and longevity.
Choose an eco-friendly cleaning service
Most businesses don’t manage their cleaning in-house but instead, outsource to specialist companies that come in and deal with it for them. Of course, you can make a huge difference to the Planet, but opt for a cleaning company that puts green practices at the core of what they do.
When choosing a green cleaning company be sure to ask them about the initiatives they have in place to limit waste and pollution. It's also a good idea to ask them about any ways you can make other aspects of your business greener too. After all, they will likely have plenty of experience in this area and are perfectly placed to help you achieve your eco goals.
Change your cleaning processes
Last, of all, it may be helpful to change the cleaning processes that you operate in your business. Where possible, reduce deep and extensive cleaning within the parameters of safety. You may even wish to increase spot cleaning with greener products so it limits the need for deeper cleans over the long term, thereby saving product and energy.