Greening maid services

By mudlark • July 21st, 2008

It seems like most of the big cleaning services out there are going ‘green,’ and that’s great news – we want to see fewer chemicals used in our community and less of an environmental footprint. But how many of them are really going green and how many are ‘greenwashing,’ or trying to fool their clientele? Here are some things to ask your local ‘green’ maid service:

Are green services available at all your locations? If not, are they available at the location that would serve me?
Do you use paper products or reusable cloths? (Even windows and mirrors can be cleaned well with reusable cloths)
What percentage of your products are Green Seal certified?
If you have other certifications is there a third-party doing the certification, or did you define your own criteria and slap a label on it?
Do your products contain petrochemicals?
Are your products hypoallergenic?
What percentage of your products are biodegradable within 28 days? (Everything will biodegrade eventually – even if it takes eons. Find out what they mean by biodegradable)
Are the products water soluble, and are they harmful to animal and marine life?
Do your products contain neurotoxins or endocrine disruptors?
Does your business take other steps to reduce their eco-footprint? (Examples might be reducing paper waste, reusing and repurposing, using ‘green’ vehicles, etc.)

We’re willing to make the claim that we’re one of Atlanta’s greenest maid services. Broom Huggers was founded on the basis of being green and being healthy. We’re all-natural, non-toxic, hypoallergenic. We’re biodegradable within 28 days, harmless to marine life, animal life, and people too. So if you’re in North East Atlanta, give us a try. If you’re looking for all-natural housekeeping services, you’ve come to the right place.