Green cleaning 101: Why it matters

Posted by Jennifer S.
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Apr 1, 2016
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Green cleaning is all the rage these days- and rightfully so! Green commercial cleaning offers a myriad of benefits. As compared to conventional cleaning services, green cleaning is safer and financially rewarding. Today, more and more businesses have embraced sustainable, green cleaning solutions in order to make a positive impact on the environment.

Here are the key reasons why environmentally friendly cleaning products are better than traditional products:

Health

Green cleaning refers to the use of products and services that have little or no impact on the environment or on the health of the employees. These products meet certain industry health and safety standards.

Green cleaning companies make use of certified environmentally-friendly products that contribute to healthier, cleaner environment. For instance, they use safer chemicals that adhere to the basic tenets of green technology, such as being available in recycled containers. Some other green cleaning products include mops, vacuums and other energy-saving equipment.

Unlike conventional cleaning, eco-friendly cleaning products are not detrimental to health. Prolonged exposure to harmful cleaning chemicals can contribute to health problems, such as allergic reactions or even cancer. In fact, traditional chemicals are not even safe for pets. Chemicals can contaminate the office environment and the air employees breathe. Ultimately, these risky toxins can enter an individual’s bloodstream and adversely affect their internal organs.

Green cleaning, on the other hand, reduces a person’s exposure to harmful toxins. As a result, it reduces the symptoms of allergies.

Air quality

Aside from external sources such as ozone, there are several other factors for poor air quality. Traditional cleaning can contribute to low air quality within a commercial space.

Case in point:  aerosol cans and overpowering fragrances. These cleaning products contain ingredients that can have a long-term health impact when inhaled.

As employees spend much of their time indoors, these chemicals are likely to be more damaging than outdoor pollution. Once inhaled, chemicals pass from the lungs into the blood stream and can harm a person’s central nervous system and other vital organs.

Structure

Green cleaning can help protect human health and the environment. Besides that, it can increase the lifespan of any commercial structure.

Eco-friendly cleaning is safe for use on almost all type of surfaces, including walls and carpets. This commercial cleaning process can eliminate or minimizes the use of harsh chemicals. Therefore, a commercial space is better protected.

Lastly, a clean and healthy work environment leads to increased productivity among employees. Of course, healthier employees mean less sick leaves. Ultimately, green cleaning is a win-win situation for everyone i.e. employers, employees and the environment.

Looking for effective green cleaning solutions for your workplace? T & M Services has you covered. The family-owned commercial cleaning company offers the best green cleaning solutions for various industrial sites. Give us a call today and see what a difference they can make for you.

 

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