The importance of choosing an eco-friendly office cleaning service

If you are one of the growing number of businesses making it a top priority to reduce their impact on the environment, then there are many different aspects to consider.  You might start with the basics, such as providing recycling bins for your staff and customers to use.  Then you might look into changing to a renewable fuel provider and reducing the amount of electricity you are using by changing over to more efficient light bulbs, turning down the thermostat by one or two degrees, or installing solar panels or wind turbines on the roof of your building.

The next step might be to encourage your staff to bring in a mug from home instead of using the plastic disposable ones.  And then you might look at sourcing environmentally friendly office furniture, recycled paper, or even think about becoming a paper-free office.  But have you thought about your office cleaning service and what effect it has on your environmental credentials?

So how can your choice of office cleaning service affect the environment?  Well one way is through the cleaning products they use.  Many commercial detergents are full of harsh chemicals which can be slow to break down and could form a potential hazard to plants and animals when released into the environment.  Your staff and customers could also be at risk.

Bleach, one of the most common chemicals used in cleaning, can potentially be very dangerous when mixed with other products containing ammonia, as when combined they release chlorine gas into the air, which when breathed in can cause damage to the respiratory tract or even death.  Some people are actually allergic to bleach itself, and it could trigger breathing difficulties or even an asthma attack.  In addition to the harm when the products are used, the manufacturing process for some of these products can also inflict a high cost on the environment.

Switching to more environmentally friendly cleaning products does not have to mean you compromise on standards.  These days there are many eco-friendly products out there that can tackle the most difficult of cleaning jobs without the use of harsh chemicals.  Of course, you will also want to make sure that you receive a high quality cleaning service, which guarantees that your office is kept looking at its best. 

By hiring the services of an environmentally friendly office cleaning company, you can ensure that you obtain a top quality cleaning service, while at the same time taking one step further towards ensuring your business is truly eco-friendly.  The right office cleaning service can give you the peace of mind to know that your office will always be cleaned to the same high standards, by reliable and well-trained cleaners, in an environmentally friendly manner.

So if you have decided to put the environment and quality at the top of your list of priorities for choosing a provider for your office cleaning services, London based company Sloane Cleaning could be the right choice for you.  They offer a bespoke service for offices, shops and restaurants covering most of the Greater London area.  For more information visit www.sloanecleaning.co.uk

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