Green is in. There is now the recognition that green cleaning is beneficial to both the cleaning staff and the occupants of the house or building. More and more people switch to environmentally friendly cleaning products and require cleaning services to use green cleaning techniques.

What is green? Green products are environmentally preferable or friendly products that have minimal or reduced effects on the health of human and of the environment as compared to other products used for the same purpose but brought havoc on human health and to the environment.

Green cleaning program has the following benefits:

• Buildings can be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified if the owners adopt green building practices. It will show that the owner of the building has assumed the role of an environmental leader. Since green cleaning is the trend, cleaning companies that will refuse to provide green services may face very strong competition from green cleaning companies, in the process driving them out of business.

• Green cleaning products are healthier for the cleaning company workers as well as the occupants of the building. They will not be exposed to the risks of developing respiratory, eye, and skin irritations that may be caused by harsh cleaning agents. It will be very economical on the part of the cleaning company as they have to deal less with workers who constantly file for sick leaves as a result of the use of cleaning agents.

• By going green, your cleaning company will have an edge over the competitors as more and more clients will be asking for environmentally friendly techniques of cleaning their houses or building.

• Indoor quality will be enhanced by green cleaning materials. Most cleaning agents contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are released into the air in the course of their evaporation. This will adversely affect the air quality inside the building. These cleaning agents also pollute water resources as the chemicals find their way into the drains and into the ocean.

• Green cleaning practices involve also proper storage and disposal of chemicals thus eliminating the risks of spills, explosions, and fires. These products, being less dangerous, present less risks to cleaning staff in the event of any spill or accident.

• Green cleaning products can translate into bigger profit for the cleaning company in terms of savings realized from less hazards and risk of injury to the workers. Also, using environmentally friendly and energy efficient equipment can lessen expenses on preventive maintenance and replacement costs.

It is about time that owners of cleaning companies convert to green practices and supplies. This will attract more clients and it will realize more profit for the company. By projecting a green image, you will not only reap benefits for your company and your employees, you are doing your share in promoting a green planet.

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