Spring Cleaning? Think sustainable!

Spring is a time to renew and to refresh, to leave the cramped, cold days of winter behind and prepare for the long, fun days of summer. During National Cleaning Week (March 27 – April 2), we’re advising using the week to focus on sustainable cleaning.

Here are some tips:

• Choose products that are either compacted or are concentrated and hence use less packaging per job. This reduce the environmental impact of transportation.
• Choose products in packaging made with the highest PCR (post-consumer recycled) content and that can be recycled or reused.
• Make sure you select the optimal cleaning product for each cleaning task and spend wisely on efficient cleaning products. It will ensure you get the job done using the least amount of products, time and energy.
• Look for products that are biodegradable or compostable and claim to be “petro-chemical-free,” “nontoxic,” or “septic-safe.”