Today’s customers appreciate businesses that are socially responsible. But it can be hard to be both a good global citizen and keep costs down. While some businesses are taking up the challenge of recycling and installing energy-efficient lighting bulbs, others think it will be too difficult to implement further initiatives. However, a green cleaning program can meet all business criteria in terms of cost and performance.
Performance
A product that doesn’t work doesn’t matter how eco-friendly it is or how affordable it is. Distributors will often provide samples to companies. The products can then be tested in as many situations as possible by the companies. Weather should be considered when testing. Businesses that are located in areas where there is heavy snowfall or rain all winter might not be able to choose the best product.
Many product lines have both highly effective and less-effective products. Businesses shouldn’t order everything from one brand. They should only select the most essential cleaning products. A jewelry retailer needs to have clear display cases that showcase their products. Therefore, it is important to prioritize a line that uses a high-quality glass cleaner.
Green
It can be challenging to evaluate green claims made by cleaning products. Although there are many national organizations that can certify products as being green, each one uses its own criteria and specifications. These criteria are based on internal reviews and proprietary definitions. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved one designation, DfE (Design for the Environment). DfE-certified products must comply with strict standards regarding biodegradability and toxicity, health hazards and storage and shipping restrictions, flammability, and other factors.
Packaging is also an important consideration for companies. Pre-measured packaging is one example of a green initiative. It reduces waste. Also, shipping and storage costs can be substantial. Pak-It, LLC, an affiliate of JBI, Inc, (OTC-QX, JBII-New), makes products that are water-soluble. These packets are just cleaning concentrate and can be shipped lighter than other products. They also have space-saving storage because they don’t contain any water.
Cost-Effective
Because so many factors affect the goal of a clean retail environment, it is important to evaluate cleaning products’ cost on a cost-of-ownership basis. You can get an estimate for your business by choosing a specific location and taking all costs into consideration.
Cleaning is not a one-size fits all, especially when you consider multi-location retailers. You should consider seasonal changes and cleaning needs based on your geographic location. Multi-location national retailers can use this method to classify their stores into zones and consider the unique cleaning needs of each zone. Any seasonal effects will be considered when calculating the annual cost.
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