7 Ways Modern-Day Commercial Cleaning Is More Eco-Friendly Than Ever

The threat of global warming and the many environmental issues it creates has meant every industry and business sector has had to change many of their working practices to make them more eco-friendly, and commercial cleaning is included in that.

What that means is that commercial cleaning professionals and upholstery cleaners have had to alter, remove, or introduce many of the cleaning methods they undertake, as well as consider far more carefully what cleaning products they use, from the most straightforward cleaning cloth to the most powerful industrial floor cleaner, for example. To explain all this further, here are seven ways modern-day commercial cleaning companies are greener than ever.

Using Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

One of the most significant ways that commercial cleaning companies have moved to a greener means of operating is their increased use of environmentally friendly cleaning products, inducing many of the cleaning solutions they supply to their operatives. Gone are the days of toxic chemical cocktails being used, to be replaced with proven safe cleaning products that are just as effective but not harmful to the environment.

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June 23, 2023
Harnessing the Power of Solar Batteries: A Comprehensive Guide

Harnessing the Power of Solar Batteries: A Comprehensive Guide

Solar batteries are the unsung heroes of the renewable energy revolution. They seem like the power banks of the solar world, storing up all that sweet, sweet sun energy for when we need it most. So let’s look at what they are and what they do for us.

There are three main types of solar batteries: lead-acid, lithium-ion, and flow. But fear not, lead-acid batteries are relatively safe (just don’t try to drink the electrolyte, okay?). They’ve been around for over a century, so they’re kind of like the great-granddaddy of solar batteries. They’re reliable and affordable but have a shorter lifespan and lower energy density than the other types. Kind of like that old clunker car, you keep around for sentimental reasons.

Plus, using stored solar energy during peak demand times can help you save on your electricity bills, which means more money for, I don’t know, avocado toast or whatever the kids are into these days.

Depth of Discharge

Depth of discharge (DoD) refers to the percentage of a battery’s capacity that can be used before recharging. Higher DoD values mean more usable energy and a longer-lasting battery.

Round-Trip Efficiency

Round-trip efficiency is the ratio of energy used to the energy it took to store it. Higher round-trip efficiency means less energy is lost during the charging and discharging process, leading to greater overall efficiency.

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February 5, 2023
How Eco-Friendly is Cotton

How Eco-Friendly is Cotton?

In recent years, sustainability has been a significant focus of those who are trying to do their part for the environment. More and more people are reducing their plastic usage, recycling, and saying goodbye to single-use plastic bags.

Then there are those who start looking at the materials they are using, such as cotton. How sustainable is cotton? Is it better to use than human-made fibres such as polyester? Read on to find out.

There is a significant demand for textiles in the world, and cotton is the most in-demand for many reasons. It’s sustainable, biodegradable, renewable, and environmentally-friendly. What’s more, it keeps this status throughout its lifecycle, unlike petrol-based fibres which often come from non-renewable sources.

Contrary to popular belief, cotton also doesn’t require a considerable amount of pesticides to grow. In each acre of cotton, around half a kilo of insecticides is used, and about one kilo of herbicides. As technology improves, the volume of herbicides and insecticides may drop.

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November 16, 2020
Green Cleaner

What Does it Mean to be a Green Cleaner?

Green cleaning is the process of using sustainable cleaning products and practices with minimal impact on the environment. According to GleamClean WA, such services are becoming more sought after and desirable, which is why many cleaners today are looking into what it takes to be a green cleaner and be a part of the curve. So, what does it really mean to be a green cleaner? Read on to find out.

You Buy or Make Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

Forget harsh and caustic chemicals. To be a green cleaner means getting back to basics. You make more use of lemon, vinegar, and baking soda for cleaning products than you do in food preparation, and you see the value in using what nature gives you to promote a clean and tidy home.

Not only do you get to enjoy the peace of mind that your products contain no harmful chemicals or additives, but there are price savings to be made as well. If you choose to make your own products, the cost to do so is far less than the recommended retail price of many cleaning products.

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August 20, 2019
Commercial Cleaning

Chemical Free Commercial Cleaning – Is It Possible?

With increasing levels of awareness about the harmful effects of things like chemicals and cleaning products on both our physical and mental health, more and more people are choosing to eliminate as many chemicals from their life as possible. If you own or run a large building, you may employ commercial cleaners to keep it tidy, and you may be wondering if chemical free commercial cleaning is viable.

Well, the truth is that, in the modern world, technological advances and research have made chemical free commercial cleaning a reality. Although most commercial cleaners still use toxic cleaning solutions, they will usually be happy to go chemical free if you ask them to – especially if you tell them how to do so!

Why Would I Want To Eliminate Cleaning Chemicals?

Right now you might be thinking something along the lines of “Aren’t cleaning chemicals designed to keep things shiny and bacteria free?”. If you are, you wouldn’t be wrong. Most commercial cleaning products do their job just fine. They do keep things clean, and they do eliminate harmful bacteria and microbes. However, they can also have a lot of harmful side effects.

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August 10, 2018
Winterising Your Pool

Winterising Your Pool

You may think that once winter hits and no one wants to go swimming, you’ll have less pool maintenance to do and can give your automatic pool cleaner a rest. Preparing your pool for winter is not difficult, but it is something that must be done, not just once but regularly over the winter months to ensure your pool water does not turn green.

Fortunately, in areas where the water doesn’t freeze, winterising the pool is much easier. If you have a pool blanket installed it will be even easier, but it still needs to be done, so there’s no getting out of it.

  • The first thing to do before covering your pool is to make sure the water is still of good quality.
  • Add a long-lasting algaecide so your water doesn’t turn green over the winter months.
  • Remove all the sticks and leaves as they’ll stain the floor of the pool if left over the winter. This will need to be done regularly all winter if you don’t have a blanket.

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May 19, 2018
Bamboo Packaging

9 Reasons Why Bamboo Makes Good Packaging

Every transport company carries many different kinds of goods and all are wrapped in some kind of packaging to protect them. As the world seeks to fine more sustainable packaging solutions for items that enter the freight system as do nearly all goods that are bought and sold, it is important to know why a certain product is considered sustainable.

Here are some of the reasons why bamboo is considered a sustainable raw product to make packaging from.

  • Bamboo is a natural-resource that grows quickly. At about 2cm per day, it is hardly likely to become extinct, even though it is used to make many other things such as floors and furniture as well.
  • It is strong, durable and also flexible, making it a good choice for timber floors, building boats and many other things, including packaging that needs to be flexible and strong.
  • It is biodegradable, meaning it will break down in landfill or in the compost heap, making a great mulch for gardens.
  • It is local to China where many goods originate from. Having the packaging supplies in the local area means that fuel in sourcing it and moving it to where it can be used is reduced. That said, it is also being grown in other countries now.

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November 17, 2017
Wedding Reception

Making Your Wedding Reception Green

A green wedding reception is not about colour, but about saving the earth’s resources. There are several really easy ways to ensure you  practice sustainability with your wedding reception apart from hiring photo booths for paperless, chemical free photos. That is certainly a good start and will save on the cost of the photographer as well, but don’t stop there when there are heaps of other great ideas to implement.

Use one place

For instance, you can have the wedding ceremony and the reception at one and the same venue. This will save your 100 or so guests making the trip from one place to another.  Think how much fuel that will save. You could also choose a venue that offers accommodation so that those guests who have travelled a long way to your wedding won’t have to make even more trips; they won’t even have to drive back to their separate accommodation after the reception is over. This is an especially good choice if alcohol will be available at your reception as it is for most, and if the guests are known to consume lots.

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September 9, 2016
Sustainability Tips for Beauty

11 Sustainability Tips for Beauty

When it comes to beauty and cosmetic surgery, most women have their favourite tips and tricks to ensure they make the most of their looks. However, you may not have thought of sustainability in the use of organic skin care and beauty products and practices. One good thing in making a few changes is that you’ll be avoiding some of those products that contain toxic ingredients, however small the quantity.

Whatever you put on your skin is absorbed into the body, so it’s wise to be careful with choosing only products that are organic. Here are some tips to ensure your beauty regime is as eco friendly as possible.

  • Coconut oil is a product that can be used in many ways when it comes to both sustainability and beauty needs. It can be used as a deep hair conditioner, a facial cleanser and a shaving cream that nourishes the skin while it is being used. It can also be used as a deodorant – and to cook with.

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October 25, 2014
Carpet Cleaning Tips

Green Carpet Cleaning Tips and Methods

With everything that gets thrown at the average home’s carpets, it’s no wonder that carpet cleaning services like the ones offered by brilliance carpet cleaning perth, is a popular topic. And it’s also easy to see why there are so many different products on the market for keeping carpets clean. For those who would rather not do the job themselves, there are more different types of professional carpet cleaner services than you could count. With all of these different methods for getting something as humble and simple as your carpet back to a like-new state, people tend to lose sight of exactly what they are introducing into their homes and exposing their family and pets to in the process.

Carpet cleaning products can be made from some very nasty ingredients, and definitely not the sort of stuff you want to be walking around on every day. If you have stains and spills that you want to get rid of, you don’t have to reach for the store-bought products that are made with toxic chemicals. In fact, you can whip up your very own carpet cleaning spray at home, and use it to remove those difficult stains and dirt covered carpets.

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January 2, 2013