Nature's Angels
1. What are some common reasons as to why customers and businesses opt for green cleaning?
2. Besides the environmental benefits, why else is green cleaning beneficial for a business?
3. Which sectors do you see as leading the way as the most "green friendly" when it comes to cleaning?
This would have to be the domestic sector. The general public has seen the biggest change to greener products and processes for cleaning, and this is reflected in the number of green cleaning businesses as well as businesses now having a “green cleaning arm” within their organisation.
The government sector has also embraced environmentally friendly cleaning practices. The government sector want to lead the way so other businesses will start implementing green practices also.
4. What can you tell us about steam when it comes to green cleaning?
Probably the largest increase and benefit in green cleaning we have seen is from the healthcare sector implementing steam cleaning as a key environmental cleaning method.
They are reducing huge chemical and laundering costs, so they are improving profitability and their bottom line.
Rates of infection have been significantly reduced also.
5. What types of products are out there for green cleaning?
Microfibre technology is wonderful, inexpensive and reusable. It ticks the majority of all the boxes from a green cleaning point over.
There is also steam technology. We believe steam cleaning technology to be the best form of green cleaning. Its quick, efficient and gets the job done with no chemicals and minimal waste of water resources.
It also produces the best results for the removal of dirt and grime and is used to kill antibiotic resistant organisms.
Other products include:
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gentle soap formulations and essential oils to scent products
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The use of enzymes to breakdown organic matter
6. What are some of the key benefits you have found in using Duplex products for your green cleaning applications and needs?
The outcomes of the cleaning we have done with Duplex machinery have been so impressive. We are saving money, time and wear and tear on staff by eliminating the use of too many products.
It has proven health benefits in that we do not inhale any fumes.
It has given a much better result in cleaning outcomes, in particular mould control and elimination.
Regarding infection control, the duplex steam machine range is the ultimate tool as organisms can not survive the high steam temperatures.
It is a multi-faceted system of cleaning allowing much versatility and usefulness for different jobs.