1. Veles
Have you heard about this all-natural and zero-waste cleaner? This product is made up entirely of food waste. The company, Veles, uses refillable aluminum bottles which help to eliminate plastic waste. This all-purpose cleaner runs for about $16 per 16oz container.
No matter what cleaning product you use, it is worth considering how your cleaning company is staying sustainable. Check the labels of your cleaning products to avoid chemicals that are harmful to the environment. Be sure to also use reusable containers where possible.
2. Method
This well-known household organic product can normally be found at your local grocery store. They are best for their hand soap and aesthetically appealing containers. This product is also eco-friendly because they use recycled packaging. This company also processes its items in their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified facility.
3. Eco-Me
For businesses that provide commercial cleaning services, this natural and organic cleaning company provides eco-friendly and BPA-free products. The company products are made in the USA with post-consumer plastic (when possible). The company is also part of several charitable partnerships, including the Pasadena Humane Society and the Breast Cancer Fund to name a few.
There are other ways to create an eco-friendly residential cleaning business beyond using environmentally safe cleaning solutions. Remember to conserve water while cleaning and avoid single-use plastics.
4. Mrs. Meyers
For your kitchen cleaning needs, this eco-friendly cleaning product line has many varieties of beautifully scented soaps and multi-surface cleaners, ranging from scents of lavender, honeysuckle, and basil just to name a few. The solutions in each product are made from biodegradable renewable plant materials. The company gives back to the community, as well, and provides grants.
5. Caldrea
Would you like your home to smell nice, organically? Try Caldrea aromatherapeutic products that are raw and made from renewable plant materials. These products are eco-friendly and are not tested on animals. The scents are long-lasting and add a comforting smell to your home to set your guest and housemates at ease when they enter your clean-smelling house. Scented products include the smells of sea salt, neroli, rosewater, and pear, just to name a few.
Keep your home clean and know that you and your loved ones are safe when your cleaning company uses non-toxic organic cleaning products. Try one or more of the products above to support organic-product based companies that are both eco-friendly and give back to our communities. Live healthily, and try organic!