Everyone stands to benefit from the use of eco-friendly products and hygiene services. On a large scale, eco-friendly hygiene solutions is better for the world because it doesn’t release harmful chemicals into the water, earth, and air.
It's better for you, the cleaning staff and your employees. The cleaning staff aren't being exposed to chemicals which are harmful to their skin and lungs. Likewise for the people who work in the office. It protects your workers from routine exposure to irritants such as chlorine and ammonia. Many of us are constantly touching and inhaling traces of harmful chemicals without even realising it, day in and day out, at work. These can negatively effect the health and productivity of your staff.
Benefits Of Eco-friendly Hygiene Solutions
1. Better For The Environment
Environmental awareness is increasing in our society and across the globe. Now, many employers are bringing this awareness to the office space, where they are interested in employing eco-friendly office cleaning services.
When you choose to use green cleaning products and services, you are making a vote to protect the environment so to speak
Changing to greener methods, "helps reduce pollution to our waterways and the air and it minimises your impact on ozone depletion and global climate change with fewer smog-producing chemicals," advises green living advocate; Sara Snow.
2. Healthier
Eco-friendly hygiene solutions reduce the risk of you and your employees inhaling hazardous chemicals. Products with toxic chemicals can be absorbed into your skin or be inhaled causing damage to your lungs, liver or kidney.
Studies have shown that the use non-natural cleaning products, even as little as once a week, increases the risk of developing asthma especially in children.
Some common cleaning products contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), which have many negative effects on your health and air quality. Furthermore, the use of antimicrobial and antibacterial cleaners around the home and office can increase the risk of super germs breeding. Super germs are bacteria that are resistant to chemicals and are resistant to being killed off as they multiply.
3. Increased Air Quality
We spend the majority of our life at work, living and breathing in the air. It’s important to have a high level of air quality for your staff. The use of toxic cleaning chemicals can leave behind residues that can remain in the local environment for some time, and with that comes health risks. Some cleaning products can even cause indoor pollution, These products are classified as VOCs.
Inhaling harsh chemicals over a period of time can cause irritations, dizziness, allergies, severe headaches and other, more severe health issues. By decreasing the amount of chemicals on surfaces and in the air at your workplace, you can eliminate the effects of chemical sensitivity on employees.
By keeping your staff happy and healthy, your business can increase productivity and overall success.
4. Prolonged Lifespan Of Furniture
Eco-friendly cleaning services use products that don’t contain harsh and harmful chemicals so your furniture and property won't get damaged by any overly harsh cleaning methods or chemical spills. Eco-friendly products allow softer cleaning for furniture and fabrics. This way, you can preserve the good looks and lifespan of your sofas and carpets.
SWS Group
All the cleaning products we use are environmentally friendly and they also have antibacterial qualities to ensure a good and safe clean. We even go a step further and provide products and services such as Continuous Hand Towels, Envirowipes and Glove Recycling.
For more information give us a call on (08) 9336 6944
