Short answer
Green cleaning for offices usually means using environmentally preferable products, often with third-party eco-labels, plus practices like microfiber cloths and correct dilution, and fragrance-free options on request. It shouldn't change the checklist or the standard. When a cleaner says they're green, ask which products they use and whether they hold a certification.
What green cleaning usually means
- Products: cleaning products chosen for lower environmental and health impact, often with third-party eco-labels.
- Practices: microfiber cloths, correct dilution, and fewer unnecessary chemicals.
- Preferences: fragrance-free options for people sensitive to strong scents.
Labels vs. certifications
A product can carry an eco-label. A cleaning company can hold a green cleaning certification. Those are different things, and neither is the same as a company simply calling itself green. When a cleaner says they’re green, ask which one they mean.
Questions to ask
- Which products will you use in my building, specifically?
- Are you certified, and by whom? Can I see it?
- Does anything on my checklist change or get dropped?
- Is there a price difference, and why?
Does green cleaning clean as well?
It should. The checklist and the standard shouldn’t change because the products did. If something isn’t getting clean, that’s a cleaning problem, and it should be fixed either way.
Our approach
We offer environmentally preferable products on request, including fragrance-free options, with the same crew, checklist and standard. We’re not a certified green cleaning company, and we don’t claim to be.