4 Sustainable Office Cleaning Tips For A Greener Business

Julie Starr • April 6, 2022



Office cleaning is a necessity for all businesses. 

You must keep your office as clean as possible to avoid a whole host of issues. Aside from the obvious hygiene and health problems, a dirty office can ward off customers and make it harder for you to earn money. 

Of course, office cleaning is also somewhat problematic from a sustainability perspective. If you’re not careful, you could end up doing things or using products that really aren’t eco-friendly at all. So, here are some sustainable office cleaning tips for a greener business : 

Check the cleaning chemicals

Ensure that you only use cleaning products that are approved as being sustainable and eco-friendly. In the US, Green Seal will be the approved logo to look for, while GECA is used in Australia. If you see these logos on the cleaning supplies, you know they are safe and don’t harm the environment. 

If you hire a cleaner to do your regular cleaning, be sure you check what products they use. Provide them with alternatives if they don’t have any sustainable ones themselves. 

Use reusable cleaning products

Likewise, try to avoid using things like disposable cleaning wipes. Where possible use cleaning products that can be used over and over again – like microfiber cloths . This minimizes the waste you create when cleaning, while also cutting down on things like plastic usage. 

If you have to use wipes – for whatever reason – find some that are biodegradable and compostable to reduce waste.

Implement a strict recycling regime

Part of office cleaning includes dealing with your office waste. Implement a regime that forces your employees to recycle as much as possible. 

In turn, this can keep your waste bins empty and ensure that most of your rubbish is sent away and recycled or repurposed, reducing your carbon footprint . Also, having multiple recycling bins can prevent waste bins from overflowing and make your office even filthier!

Deep clean your carpets with steam

Deep cleaning your office carpet is essential for a couple of reasons. Firstly, if you don’t clean the carpet, it will not last as long as it could. This might mean you have to rip up a dirty and worn down carpet, installing a new one – which isn’t a very sustainable thing to do if it’s happening every few years. Cleaning your carpet keeps it in excellent condition for longer, ensuring you don’t have to replace it. 

Secondly, you need a clean carpet for general hygiene reasons, which is why seeking out office cleaning services that provide carpet cleaning is a great idea. But, ensure that they provide steam cleaning. This is the key to making the whole process more sustainable. Steam cleans carpets extremely well and mitigates the need for any harmful chemicals. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a clean office carpet without any environmental concerns. 

Follow these sustainable cleaning tips to keep your office clean without increasing your carbon footprint. It’s all about making smarter and more eco-conscious decisions to ensure you aren’t hurting the environment while you clean.

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By Julie Starr • April 28, 2025
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