The Key To House Cleaning Products Is Research And Education
According to Readers Digest and Good Morning America, there are 13 Things Your Housecleaner Won’t Tell You. For those of you who missed the video and article, here is the link.
http://gma.yahoo.com/13-things-housecleaner-wont-tell-022929190–abc-news.html
In this blog I am focusing on number two on that list. Number two on the list is,
I wish you wouldn’t insist on bleach and other harsh cleaners. For almost every situation, there’s an eco-friendly option that’s just as effective.
This particular topic is certainly a hot topic in the house cleaning industry. I will say that it is very rare that our clients are suggesting harsh chemicals for us to get the job done. For the most part, our clients are trusting the products we use and basing the effectiveness of the products on the end result.
If the client is suggesting products for us to use most often it is due to a chemical sensitivity (which is completely understandable) or simply they have a “special” product for a “special” surface they have in their home. Maybe they have a certain type of wood floor cleaner that they’d prefer us to use or something special to clean the granite counter tops. When we have a special request for a product we make sure to do research to make sure it is safe for both the surface it is to be used on, as well as safe for our employees to be using.
There are certainly products that we have replaced over the years due to the harshness of the chemicals in these products. There are times where heavier duty products need to be used. If this is the case, we make sure to educate both the home owner and our employee on the steps they should take when being used.
When it comes to products, the key is to finding the right combination between having enough “chemical” to get the job done while also keeping health and safety in mind. The best way to do this is through research and continued education. I think as a company it is important to deliver on what the client is looking for, while also not being afraid to educate your clients. As the cleaning industry and all of its products evolve, just make sure you stay ahead of the curve and research, research, research!
Please check back soon to see my next article. I will be covering Number 3 on the list of “13 Things Your Housecleaner Won’t Tell You”. Number 3 is,
After I leave, check the base of the toilet and the top of the fridge. If they’re clean, you know I’m thorough.
