Cleaning Green vs Green

If you've thought about switching to green cleaning, you've got a lot to think about before jumping in feet first. First, you need to know just what green cleaning means. Too many people think that by switching to green cleaning chemicals, they're now providing environmentally friendly cleaning services. Although it's good to make the switch, there's much more to it than that.

Green cleaning is defined as a system of cleaning that promotes healthy surroundings for building occupants, and is also less detrimental to the environment.

So what does "cleaning green" vs. "green cleaning" mean? It means we should be cleaning for health and hygiene first, and the environment second. You shouldn't clean for "green" first if you lose something in health and hygiene, or if you have to work harder to get the job done.

If you're considering switching to a green cleaning program, you also need to think about your cleaning procedures and the equipment you're using. For example, if you're using an upright vacuum cleaner with a cloth bag, then you're allowing dust to become airborne because the vacuum doesn't have a filtration system to keep the dust contained in the machine. Your upright vacuum is not an environmentally friendly piece of equipment and you should consider switching to another type of vacuum with a HEPA filtration system.
If you're using feather dusters to dust, you're allowing dust to become airborne, which is not the "cleaning green" way to clean. Instead, you should make the switch to microfiber cloths, which contain the dust rather than spreading it around or making it airborne.
Making changes like these means you're concerned about the health and safety of the building occupants, including yourself and your cleaning workers. And, it also means you're "cleaning green"!

There are many more things you need to know if you'd like to provide environmentally friendly cleaning services, so if you're interested in making the switch to “cleaning green” Contact us now…
 

Did yoy know?

Domestic pollution causes more environmental damage than industrial pollution.
The chemicals used in non-environmentally friendly household cleaners are 3 times more likely to cause cancer than other air pollutants.

Eczema in children is commonly caused by chemicals which are left behind after washing clothes (washing powder, fabric conditioner, bleach, optical brightener).

Phosphates promote the growth of algae so much that water becomes starved of oxygen, killing fish and plant life.

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS): the extremely harmful compound 1,4 dioxane may be created during manufacture, contaminating the product. 1,4 dioxane was one of the principal components of the chemical defoliant Agent Orange, used to by the Americans during the Vietnam War to strip off the jungle canopy to reveal their enemy. 

Enzymes are living organisms in non environmentally friendly biological washing powders. They can and do cause severe skin irritations and asthmatic attacks.

Chlorine bleaches: during the breakdown of these types of bleach (which are akin to the banned pesticide D.D.T. & Cyanic Acid) carcinogenic, toxic substances are formed. You can also get a nasty chemical burn from bleach.

Formaldehyde: Traditionally used to preserve corpses, formaldehyde is used to prolong the life of many conventional products!
Glycerine: Unless specifically stated that it is from a vegetable source, glycerin or glycerine will be obtained from the rendered carcasses of dead animals.

Lanolin: Extracted from the processed wool from both dead and live animals.
Sodium Tallowate: Made of water, caustic soda & rendered fat of dead animals.
Titanium Dioxide: Colouring agent, causes pollution in estuaries.

Green Cleaning FAQ's

Green cleaning is a system of cleaning that protects the health of employees and building visitors, and is also less detrimental to the environment. Here are some benefits:

• A healthier work environment.
• Green cleaning chemicals can reduce the potential for hazardous chemical spills.
• Green cleaning chemicals are manufactured with the environment in mind.
• Improved worker productivity and less absenteeism due to fewer chemicals.
• Potentially lower maintenance costs for building owners and managers.
• Increased value and appearance of the building.
• Marketing benefits of having a green building.

Green cleaning is not a fad, it is here to stay. When you provide a clean and healthy work environment, you will attract and retain employees, customers and prospective tenants. Be a leader in your community and differentiate yourself from the competition by providing a clean and healthy work environment. Do this by partnering with a cleaning contractor who specializes in providing green cleaning services.

Aric Cleaning Services is committed to providing our clients with high-quality, environmentally responsible green cleaning services. A successful green cleaning program is much more than just making the switch to green cleaning chemicals.  It is an entire program that includes using the right equipment and procedures in order to minimize the impact on the environment.  Proper training of janitorial workers is important so cleaning procedures are done correctly. Each of our employees receives thorough training on all green cleaning products, procedures and equipment.

Why use our Products?

 Our products have the following features:

• Natural ingredients
• Hypoallergenic
• Don’t interfere with the workings of cesspits or septic tanks
• Plant derived raw materials which are GM free
• Renewable resources
• No animal by-products
• Not tested on animals
• Use recycled packing
• Biodegradable
• Enzyme & bleach free
• Highly concentrated, no additional water added
• Water softening agent in washing powder
• No petrochemicals used
• British made
• Nappy Fresh can be used as an anti-fungal/mildew agent on tiles, baths & patios
• Supermarket prices
• No phosphates or parabens
• CFC free
• No irritants like optical brighteners
• No synthetic perfumes
• Bleach free limescale removal
• Bulk sizes available at low, low prices
• Delivered to your door – no heavy bags to carry or extra trips to the shops

 
Cleaning Products Ingredients:

Multi surface cleaner: Aqua, coconut oil soap, sodium salts, vegetable glycerine, sweet orange oil

Fabric conditioner: Aqua, cationic surfactant from non-GM rape seed oil, Vegetable ethanol

Glass cleaner: Aqua, acetic acid, coconut oil soap, vegetable glycerine, sodium salts

Polish: Aqua, carnauba wax, mineral based emulsifiers, food grade preservative  

Laundry liquid: Aqua, vegetable oil soap, glucose based non-ionic surfactant, natural alcohol, sodium citrate, citric acid

Toilet cleaner: Acetic acid, aqua, coconut oil based detergent, citric acid, corn sugar gum, lemongrass oil, vegetable glycerine

Washing powder: Zeolite, sodium salts, vegetable soap, cellulose colloids  

Washing up liquid: Blend of detergents derived from coconut oil, aqua, citric acid, sodium chloride, vegetable glycerine

Nappy fresh: Sodium salts, organic sequestering agents, anionic surfactant, TAED activator (the blue bits!), polycarboxilates 

Please note that these ingredients are all naturally occurring & are not tested on animals. All products are approved by the Vegan

Society, Naturewatch Trust & WWF. They are biodegradable, hypoallergenic & environmentally friendly.