Office Cleaning Goes Green

Business owners everywhere have become conscious of environmentally friendly office cleaning. Classic chemical cleansers have been found to be unhealthy and even toxic for the inhabitants of a building. Owners of many companies have decided to protect their employees, customers and the building itself by using green cleansers.
This new and gentler generation of products are non-toxic and don’t corrode the surfaces that they come in contact with like the old fashioned types. These new biodegradable products are free of fumes and still able to eliminate dirt and germs upon contact. One option that they use is that of microfiber cloths which are designed to attack grime without any cleansers. The cloth traps allergens in a manner that is safe for humans, animals and the environment.
Some of the old fashioned chemicals used in the office cleaning traditional methods include formaldehyde, chlorine and ammonia. Each of these has a slew of health hazards associated with it including allergies, skin rashes, breathing trouble, headaches, cancer, heart problems, liver failure and birth defects. Is a tidy environment worth those risks? Definitely not. Children, the elderly and those with a suppressed immune system are especially at risk for developing illnesses due to exposure.
Not only is human health at risk, but our earth’s ecosystem suffers when toxins are poured through the plumbing systems and sewage plants. The toxic substances eventually seep into the ground and contaminate it at a deep level.
When it comes time to hire a commercial cleaning crew, it’s a wise business choice to go with a company that is environmentally friendly. You’ll also want to find out if they supply the products or if they want their customers to stock them.
A few other items should be investigated when hiring a commercial maid service. Make certain that all of their employees are covered by liability insurance as well as bonded. Make sure that the maid service pays payroll taxes so that the cleaning team won’t be considered employees of your business. Your tax professional will be able to guide you with this. Ask about their brand name selection of cleansers and methods for keeping businesses such as yours sparkling clean. You’ll want to find out about their fees and whether they charge by the hour or by the job. Inquire about how long they’ve been in business and ask for some names of their satisfied customers. Call all references as well as the Better Business Bureau in order to find out if this is the most reputable, eco-friendly office cleaning team to keep your building immaculate and hazard free.