We try to be responsible to the environment as well as conscientious about our clients. Today the world is changing. Cleaning agents are generally becoming more environmentally friendly and there is a bottle for every new problem out there. We try to stay up to date as much as we can, but we also are aware that sometimes the best old school methods are the way to go. Below is a list of general cleaners and some we try to stay away from. We feel that you, the client should be involved in our selection of what we use, so if you have suggestions, please let us know. We do not generally charge for the cleaners we use for general cleaning however large or dedicated projects may require a fee.
What we try to use:
- Bleach products and mixtures of bleach products with mild detergents generally offer the best all purpose cleaners and disenfectants for the kitchen area. We never try to go too strong, being mindful that residue can be harmful not only to you, the client, but also to our workers. We always followup bleach cleanses with clean water.
- Vinegar based cleaners. White vinegar is not only cheap but when diluted down is known to be one of the best cleaning agents in the world and a natural disinfectant
What we stay away from:
- Stagnant mops, towels and rags. We keep our hardware clean.
- Old brooms - We keep ours in good working order
- Heavy caustics. These are out there and they can be very effective, but they typically do more harm than good. Caustics are generally harsh and they produce fumes that are dangerous. If you have requirements to use heavy caustics for certain applications, talk to us. We may be able to handle the request but it will likely require additional PPE from our workers which adds time and expense.
- Animal poop. You need to clean this up in advance of us and we ask that you disinfect when done. It's only fair.