Sustainable packaging. Sustainable lifestyles. Sustainable business practices. It seems as though sustainability and environmental consciousness have been hot topics recently. As the idea of reducing your carbon footprint and adopting more eco-friendly practices has gained momentum, cleaning products and services have also experienced a shift towards safer, greener alternatives.
But is green cleaning really effective? Can you trust that eco-friendly cleaning solutions are the right choice for your house and your family? At Maid Brigade, we understand the importance of maintaining a clean, healthy home. We’re also passionate about the powerful, non-toxic cleaning and disinfection solutions we provide, which is why we take your concerns about green cleaning seriously. In this article, we’ll address four common myths about green cleaning so you have the knowledge you need to clean or choose a cleaning service with confidence.
Myth #1: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Can’t Cut Through Grime Like Traditional Chemical Cleaners
Many people believe that products formulated to be safer for the environment are too weak to actually clean the way they’re supposed to, but this simply isn’t true.
Modern chemistry has formulated countless green cleaning solutions that then undergo rigorous testing and refinement to create an end product that meets and exceeds your cleaning expectations — without harming the environment, of course. Whether it’s plant-based ingredients or naturally occurring cleaning compounds like baking soda, a truly eco-friendly cleaner will deliver exceptional results without compromising your environmental values.
Fact Check: Green cleaning products are effective, and they’re here to stay.
Myth #2: Green Doesn’t Mean Safe
A commonly held belief is that green cleaning products are toxic or unsafe. Thankfully, this is incorrect.
Safe cleaning products are essential to disinfecting and protecting your home, and green cleaning products undergo the same testing as traditional cleaning agents, ensuring quality and safety. Safer Choice and Design for the Environment labels not only certify that the EPA has deemed a cleaning product safe for the environment, but they also signal that the active ingredients used in these products are low toxicity and won’t have a long-term impact on water streams and other environmentally significant areas.
Think regular cleaning products are always the safe option? Well, think again. Just a quick glance at the safety risks posed by typical chemical cleaners will reveal that they’re often the not-so-safe alternative to their green counterparts. For example, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in standard products can add a toxic element to the air around them, and additional organic compounds can irritate your skin and eyes.
Fact Check: If you’re searching for safe cleaning products, green may be the way to go.
Myth #3: Green Cleaning is All About Products
It’s easy to imagine that green cleaning simply means using proven eco-friendly products, and many people do. However, green cleaning is a process more than it is a set of sprays and disinfectants.
It involves reducing waste, minimizing water usage, and limiting environmental impact by adopting equipment and practices that can be used again and again. The cleaning professionals at Maid Brigade, for instance, use antibacterial cloths rather than paper towels or other disposable products to achieve an eco-conscious clean in every home.
Fact Check: Products are only the beginning of an intensive, eco-friendly cleaning process.
Myth #4: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products Aren’t Really Helping Our Environment
When it comes to saving the planet, doubters and nay-sayers may believe that green cleaning methods can’t make a difference. Once again, they would be wrong.
True, some bad actors have been busted for making false claims about the positive environmental impact of their cleaning products, but the standards provided by the Green Guides require companies to provide context and information to support their claims. This can include testing for lower quantities of certain chemical compounds or proving the biodegradability of a cleaning product under “normal” conditions.
Fact Check: Green cleaning products do what they say: clean up your home and the environment.
Experience Next-Generation Cleaning with Maid Brigade
So, eco-friendly cleaning is a great way to disinfect your home and do your part as a resident of planet Earth. We’re glad we could convince you. The next step is experiencing the benefits of this cleaning method for yourself.
As a green cleaning expert, Maid Brigade is obsessed with eliminating irritants from your home, not introducing new ones. Our disinfection services use only safe cleaning products to rid your home of all things grimy and greasy. Our PURECleaning® process is the healthiest, most advanced green cleaning system available. It’s safe for all your surfaces (including kitchen countertops) and it won’t hurt your plants, pets, or kids.
Here’s what PureCleaning® looks like in action:
- Remove Dirt and Debris: Bye-bye, 99.999% of dirt and irritants! Using allergy-free, antibacterial cloths and HEPA-filtration vacuums, we clean your home from top to bottom for 4x better air quality and no cross-contamination between rooms.
- Clean and Sanitize: The real secret to PURECleaning® is our electrolyzed water. From mold and mildew to viruses and bacteria, this powerful cleaning solution eliminates them all without leaving behind residues and unpleasant chemical smells.
- Disinfect: This is the finishing touch. PUREmist®, our handheld electrostatic sprayer, allows us to apply an aerosolized mist of hypochlorous acid to even the most sensitive surfaces. It’s how we tackle hard-to-reach areas that regular cleanings can’t, and safely disinfect everything from children’s toys to computer keyboards.
Are you ready for a simple, safe, and effective cleaning that leaves your home sparkling? Contact your local Maid Brigade today to set up your first green cleaning service!
