Tips for green cleaning from Sloane Cleaning Services
If you’re interested in reducing your impact on the environment and saving some money along the way, why not try some green cleaning ideas. Here Sloane Cleaning Services, who provide environmentally-friendly office cleaning services to London-based companies, offer some tips on how you can make your home sparkle with their tips on green cleaning.
Going green when it comes to cleaning your home is not only a great way to improve your environmental credentials, but it is also better for you and your family’s health, since the first step is to get rid of the harsh chemicals which could release harmful toxins into the air and pollute your home’s atmosphere, replacing them with all-natural ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
The most essential ingredient you need for your new green cleaning kit must be bicarbonate of soda. You probably think of this as a baking ingredient, but there is a reason it’s used in toothpaste to whiten our teeth – it’s also a great cleaner and deodoriser. The simplest way to use it is to sprinkle a bit into the bottom of a smelly bin, where it will absorb any bad smells, such as fish, or alternatively, leave an opened jar in the back of the fridge to keep things smelling fresh.
It can also be used to make a very basic cleaner for bathroom surfaces by simply mixing it into a paste with some water and applying with a damp sponge or cloth. You could also add a small amount of liquid soap to add a bit more cleaning power. For stubborn stains and limescale build up on bathroom tiles and grout, try applying the paste with an old nailbrush, then leave it to work for a while before simply rinsing off later.
When it comes to cloths you can also make green choices, by ditching the paper towel and disposable wipes in favour of reusable eco-cloths which can be washed over and over again. Many of these also make use of microfibres to add to your cleaning power using friction rather than harsh chemicals. When washing windows and mirrors, try using newspaper - the ink in the paper helps to add shine and reduce smears.
Instead of adding the chemical smell of room sprays and air fresheners, why not let nature into your home instead? Just opening a few windows each morning for an hour will clear the air and get rid of many unwanted smells. For a longer-lasting fragrance try soaking a cotton wool ball in vanilla essence and placing in an open jar in your kitchen or bathroom.
And the list of natural ingredients you can use to clean your home doesn’t end there. Lemon juice and tea tree oil are both great antiseptics. Try rubbing a slice of lemon over your chopping boards to quickly refresh and deodorise them. Distilled white vinegar is another essential. Try this recipe for low-cost, effective window-cleaner: simply mix 3 tablespoons of vinegar with 2 cups of water and half a teaspoon of liquid soap in a clean spray bottle, then spritz your windows and wipe clean with an eco-cloth or scrunched up newspaper.
So with these tips, we hope you’ll soon have a sparkling clean home at less cost to your pocket and the environment. When it comes to office cleaning, though, why not call in the services of a professional office cleaning company? Professional office cleaners allow you to rest safe in the knowledge that your commercial premises will create a great first impression on your clients and business partners, and free up you and your staff’s time to get on with your business.
Sloane Cleaning Services have been providing office cleaning services in London since 1980. They provide office cleaners to suit your needs, however large or small, covering office cleaning, as well as shops and restaurants, in several areas of London. If you are interested in finding out more about how their office cleaning services could help your business, please visit http://www.sloanecleaning.co.uk.
For further information or to speak with one of our office cleaning advisors, Contact Us or call 020 7584 6500 to discuss your cleaning requirements.
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