Why sustainability in commercial cleaning is more important now than ever before

As more people are moving to choose more environmentally-friendly products in their day-to-day lives, so are businesses. And it couldn’t be more important. In the UK, sustainability is a national concern and there has been an increase in interest of ethical brands since 2020, as well as an increase in people searching for sustainability - related terms such as recycling and carbon-neutrality.

Water Matters

One of the biggest concerns in cleaning is the use of chemicals that contaminate water. As such, using eco - friendly products is at the top of the list of standards for Hoxton Commercial Cleaning. But what does this mean? To simply call products ‘environmentally-friendly’ is not enough and only promotes greenwashing ; companies that sell these cleaning products need to explain why each of their products benefit the environment, down to the way the ingredients work to reduce its effects on it.

One of the reasons sustainability in commercial cleaning matters now more than ever is because DEFRA in the UK is planning to achieve its goal of improving the natural environment over a 25-year period. This includes minimising harmful bacteria in our waters by 20 30, and continuing to improve the cleanliness of our waters. Contamination in rivers, lakes and oceans causes them to become degraded and toxic to humans and wildlife, increasing the risk of reproductive problems, cancer and damage to DNA, or even killing them. As a result, we at Hoxton Commercial Cleaning recognise the seriousness of our duty to contribute positively the environment by ensuring our products do not contaminate water or soil by using ones that incorporate biodegradable ingredients and formulas.

Win-Win Situation

There is a growing demand from people for eco-friendly products, which is why sustainability matters so much more now. It is important to fulfil these client and customer needs and put them first. They see greater social and environmental responsibility as essential, and this applies especially to businesses working on an industrial scale. By adhering to greener policies and products, it helps to increase and retain business with customers and clients, benefitting all parties involved.

Using eco - friendly products also provides cost benefits businesses. For example, it is more expensive overall to use substances that pollute the waters, due to the expensive treatment required to remove harmful chemicals from the water. Switching to safer products reduces this cost impact. On top of this, choosing cleaning products that are durable and reusable minimises the amount of waste produced and handled by the business, making it cheaper for them. Using such products doesn’t have to be boring though, because with new cleaning technology emerging, such as pulse mops, it becomes appealing to the consumer as well as puts the environment first. At Cleanethics, we realise that it makes business-sense to use environmentally-friendly products in the short and long runfor these reasons.

When it comes to the future of commercial cleaning, there are always new avenues to explore. The industry presents exciting new opportunities for sustainability as well as business growth , benefitting everyone involved, and most importantly, the environment that we are fighting hard for to revive and sustain.

By Rehana Bhaimia