More and more businesses, facilities, and companies are opting for green solutions over traditional cleaning methods when it comes to commercial or professional cleaning and janitorial services. The following will explain everything you want to know about green commercial cleaning services and highlight why it might be the most sustainable solution for your business:
You might have heard the term “green cleaning” and wondered what that meant regarding commercial services. Well, in essence, a green cleaning business is one that provides green solutions not only by using different cleaning products but also by performing tasks in different ways, with different equipment, or with different cleaning strategies. Green cleaning is preferable for many businesses, not only because it is better for the environment overall, but also because it creates a safer and healthier working atmosphere, which is beneficial for employees, visitors, and anyone else who enters the space.
Green cleaning products are those deemed safe for the environment as well as for those using the space being cleaned (or doing the cleaning). Labels on green cleaning items might include terms like eco-safe, green, or environmentally friendly on the packaging. These ingredients are designated by the Safer Choice Program, which certifies ingredients as does the EPA with their Design for the Environment or DfE labels. To answer the question, though, yes, some green cleaning products disinfect. In addition, some level of disinfection is possible with just water and a towel. In other words, it doesn't take a toxic product to get a good disinfectant clean as a good wipe down can go along way.
A green cleaning program is an option we proudly offer at Momentum Janitorial. It is a scheduled cleaning that uses green cleaning products and innovative techniques to clean a commercial space without the use of harsh chemicals. It is a health-based cleaning system that ensures a comfortable working environment for all who enter the space.
Services can be set up for daily, weekly, or monthly cleanings. The green cleaning program also serves as a step in the right direction toward sustainability for your business. The green cleaning program can be implemented in a wide variety of facilities, and the cleaning techniques are tailored to best fit the environment, making them applicable for industrial plants, health clubs, retail stores, office businesses, entertainment centers, supermarkets, daycare facilities, and more.
Traditional cleaners are more toxic to the environment and can even be harmful to people who use the space after it's been cleaned. However, because green cleaning products are designed to be less potent, they can sometimes be less effective than traditional cleaning products. Thankfully, by using different cleaning techniques and tools, it is possible to still achieve good results and create a beautifully cleaned space safely. Also, with the advancement in technology many green cleaning products on the market today are just as effective and sometimes more effective than traditional cleaners and often at the same price point.
It’s just important to select the right green product as well as cleaning technique for the job, which is why hiring a professional like us at Momentum Janitorial who understands how to get the best results and has done the research to select the best green cleaning products, is a wise choice. When considering the possible cons of green cleaning products, it’s also helpful to note that green cleaning products can sometimes be more expensive to purchase as well, which makes budgeting a factor when considering going green. However, when investing in green cleaning, what you spend upfront often lasts a while, as many cleaning products can be reused (more on this below.)
We have already touched on some of this information above, but it’s worth digging deeper into the differences between conventional cleaners and green cleaning products. This will help you understand why you should opt for the more sustainable green solution whenever possible.
Green cleaning uses green products but also opts for equipment that reduces waste, like using microfiber cloths, which uses thousands of microfiber webs embedded onto the cloth to absorb and trap dirt and germs from hard surfaces into the cloth’s microfiber webs, which is then washed and reused, instead of traditional rag cloths or paper towels. It also means using eco-friendly and biodegradable solutions. Conventional cleaning uses the methods of yesteryear, including chemical-based cleaners, to tackle the grime and dirt found in public places and offices.
The stronger chemicals not only can and do negatively impact the environment but also affect individuals who are in space after such cleaners have been used, something leading to severe reactions. Traditional cleaning methods can also leave behind a very strong smell that isn’t always pleasant and can bother individuals with sensitive systems for some time.
While some green disinfectant products are more expensive to purchase, overall, green cleaning is not any more expensive than a more traditional janitorial or commercial cleaning. In fact, since experts in green cleaning understand how to get the most out of their products and techniques, it can be considered fairly even when comparing costs. However, the cost to employees’ health, as well as the detriment to the environment that harsh traditional cleaners can have, makes green cleaning a much less expensive option when you consider long-term costs to overall health and the environmental impact.
Speaking of the environment, there are real differences between the impact of green cleaning and conventional cleaning. Conventional cleaning products contribute in negative ways to environmental decline as these products enter the waterways and the air. More eco-friendly, green, alternative products are renewable and have minimal environmental impact, which, in turn, means they protect the ecosystems instead of harming them, providing a more favorable impact on future generations.
At Momentum Janitorial, we proudly provide green cleaning options for businesses who care not only about their employees’ health but about their own impact on the environment. Contact us today to request a quote and let us set up a cleaning schedule for you that will utilize green cleaning products, along with alternative cleaning techniques, to give you the clean results you desire without all the harsh chemicals. We will alter your cleaning techniques and duties to meet your business’s needs and preferences, all while providing you with a clean, safe, and healthy environment in which to do business. This will help reduce sick days, increase productivity and promote employee well-being. Reach out to learn more.
