Green cleaning has been on the menu at All Pro Cleaning Systems for years. Whether we are providing industrial, business, restaurant, or office cleaning services, we give clients the option to go green. To us, green cleaning is just one component of a much larger strategy of making commercial clean more sustainable.
We are not alone in this endeavor. Growing numbers of organizations are finding and pursuing ways of cleaning that minimize the environmental impact. Let us discuss the topic further within the context of office cleaning.
The Basic Concept Is Simple
Making office cleaning more sustainable is a simple concept rooted in adopting some basic principles within the cleaning environment. Appropriate modifications are made to accommodate cleaning needs.
The general concept of sustainability is to do what we do with the least amount of impact on the world in which we live. The end goal is to ensure that the planet is able to sustain a high quality of life for future generations. Common sustainability practices include reducing waste and consuming less energy.
4 Ways Office Cleaning Is Made More Sustainable
By now you might be wondering how commercial cleaning services like All Pro Cleaning Systems make something as rudimentary as office cleaning more sustainable. We do it in several ways. Below are a few examples of what cleaning companies tend to do. Note that not all cleaning companies do things the same way.
1. Utilize Green Cleaning Products
Using green cleaning products tops the list only because it is the most visible means by which organizations make their office cleaning more sustainable. Green cleaning products are nontoxic, biodegradable, and usually rely on plant-based cleaning agents. They tend to be free of harsh chemicals that can harm people, animals, and the environment.
In addition, sustainable cleaning encourages reducing the total number of cleaning chemicals an organization uses. So more versatile, multi-purpose cleaning products are preferred whenever possible.
2. Utilize Sustainable Materials
Hand-in-hand with green cleaning products is sustainable cleaning materials. So instead of paper towels and reusable wipes, a cleaning crew will use reusable microfiber cloths. They will prefer string mop heads over disposable mop pads, mainly because string mop heads can be laundered and reused over months of cleaning.
Refillable spray bottles and cleaning chemical concentrates reduce waste by cutting down on the product packaging cleaning crews throw the trash. Every little bit helps.
3. Utilize Efficient Equipment
Sustainable cleaning encourages the use of high-efficiency equipment and modern technologies. Energy and water-saving floor cleaners, steam cleaners, and vacuums are great examples. Equipment embedded with technologies designed to reduce water and energy consumption can make a significant difference in a cleaning company’s overall environmental footprint.
4. Utilize Sustainable Techniques
Organizations can make their cleaning more sustainable by training staff in the right techniques. For example, damp mopping using a spot cleaning strategy throughout the day minimizes the need for excessive wet mopping.
Cleaning crews are trained in simple techniques like turning off equipment when it’s not being used and making the best possible use of natural light. The idea is to conserve as much energy as possible without sacrificing cleaning quality.
A Range of Possibilities
The sustainable practices and techniques mentioned in this post by no means constitute a thorough list. They represent just an introduction into what organizations can do to make office cleaning more sustainable.
Rest assured that All Pro Cleaning Systems makes both green cleaning and sustainability a priority. If both are important to you, we would be happy to discuss our office cleaning services with your team. Let’s work together to clean your facility in a more sustainable way.
