If you have to choose between hiring a run-of-the-mill commercial cleaning company or an environmentally safe one for your business, which do you go with? Does it really matter what type of cleaner they are using to scrub your windows? Actually, it does, and selecting an eco-friendly commercial cleaning company is the best choice you can make. Compass Cleaning Solutions of Phoenix, AZ, is here to explain.

Traditional cleaning products that contain bleach or ammonia pose a danger to you, your clients and staff, and the cleaning team. They can cause eye, skin, and respiratory irritation. These effects can occur through ingestion if residue is left on food preparation surfaces, through inhalation, or by absorption through the skin. On top of that, after long-term exposure, the cleaning personnel are at risk of developing cancer and neurological and reproductive disorders.

In addition to having a negative impact on human health, traditional cleaning products hurt the environment in many ways. The waste products of poisonous chemicals will eventually be flushed and return to the water table. Plastic components such as containers and lids will also end up in the ground somewhere, where they will not decompose for hundreds of years. Even the janitorial equipment itself—vacuum cleaners, buckets, etc.—will someday clog a landfill.

On the other hand, products with a good DFE (Designed For Environment) rating are not ecologically dangerous, nor is the process used to create them damaging. Green products also use less water, so they are less wasteful. An eco-friendly commercial cleaning company will be sure to have these items in their arsenal.

Hiring a green cleaning company can even help you save money. Green products can be inexpensive to produce and ship, meaning they’ll be cheaper in the store, a savings that will be reflected in an eco-friendly company’s rate. Better still, they won’t damage your furniture, so you won’t have to pay to replace those office chairs and desks as often. Finally, you can advertise the fact that you hire an environmentally friendly commercial cleaning company. Clients love to hear the businesses they frequent are green, so you may attract new customers.

If you have an office or business in the Phoenix, AZ, area, contact Compass Cleaning Solutions to provide janitorial services. From floor refinishing to event cleaning to construction cleanup, they cover all of your commercial needs while ensuring your safety through the use of green products. Call them today at (877) 221-1213 or visit their website to find out more.