With the climate crisis becoming a more pressing issue with each passing day, companies around the world are looking for ways to make their operations greener. One industry that has seen a significant change is the cleaning industry. Here at Assertio, we take sustainability incredibly seriously. All of our services take into account the impact they have on the environment, with several processes in place to limit the negative effects they have.
London is full of dynamic businesses that require tailored cleaning processes that meet strict guidelines and regulations. It’s why we’re the go-to choice for many businesses for their cleaning solutions.
Why Businesses Have Shifted Their Focus to Sustainability
Operating sustainably is no longer a choice, in order to come across to potential clients and customers as a business that cares, you have to be making these changes. With the rise in popularity of businesses becoming BCorp to help themselves stand out, others have made operational changes in order to show their customers and employees that they care. Typically, a business that appears to care about their impact on the environment resonates with their customers more, in theory leading to more sales/enquiries.
Coupled with UK regulations and rules now pushing more businesses to operate with the environment in mind, it is now vital businesses consider their sustainability practices.
How Contract Cleaners Have Embraced Greener Practices
Over the years, the way contract cleaners such as ourselves approach eco-friendly cleaning has evolved, moving with what is most efficient and sustainable. There are many aspects that have changed and are now the hallmarks of cleaners that care about the environment. Below, we have summarised what these hallmarks are and how they help.
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
Cleaning chemicals are essential for contract cleaners, but as you can imagine, the products they used 10 years ago are unlikely to be the ones being used now. This is because every day new research is released identifying chemicals that may be harmful to the environment. Instead, cleaners now use more water-based cleaning agents which have far less impact on the area they are wasted.
More Recycling than Landfill
A bigger priority has been put on sorting the waste cleared from places such as offices and residential properties into what can be recycled and what cannot. This means now even less waste is going to landfill sites where they sit for several years, barely decomposing. Instead, the majority of waste is sent to recycling plants where the material is repurposed and given a new lease of life.
Extra Focus on Air Quality
In workplaces such as offices and public transport where there is likely to be a large number of people in one space, air quality is critical. Contract cleaners such as ourselves not only focus on the cleaning of surfaces and common touch points but also air vents and filters to ensure the workforce remains healthy.
Hire Eco-Conscious Contract Cleaners
Here at Assertio, we take the environment seriously. But we also take our clients just as seriously. If you’re looking to improve your business’ approach to sustainability, why not start with cleaning. Our team is specially trained to adhere to any and all guidelines your business may have in place, so please do not hesitate to get in touch and find out how we can help you.
