Arlington, VA – 04/02/2021: As climate change and global warming become increasingly hot topics of debate in political circles, the pressure has grown on individuals and companies to demonstrate environmentally responsible behavior. Budget Maids, a company providing premium cleaning services in the Washington Metro Area, has been ahead of the curve when it comes to doing its part for the planet. Their use of biodegradable, Green Seal certified products is one of the things the company credits for their success.
Despite the fact that the residential cleaning service franchise industry is estimated to become an almost $900 million market in the year 2021, many cleaning services have yet to abandon the use of harmful cleaning supplies.

Studies show that the dangerous chemicals and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in such products are not only bad for human health, but also for the environment in several ways. Upon first use, they are released into the air. When surfaces are treated by deeper cleaning and rinsing, the chemicals flow down drainage systems and ultimately build up in the waterways, where they cannot be removed by treatment processes. Ultimately, they contaminate water bodies and affect plant and animal life.

Discussing how customers have responded to their use of 100% biodegradable cleaning products, a representative for the company had this to say: “We’ve always tried not just to meet, but exceed our clients’ expectations. Customer feedback as well as internal discussions helped us realize, several years ago, that a shift was taking place.

People were becoming more conscious about their own health as well as the environment. We adapted to this shift by switching to environmentally-friendly, Green Seal® certified products. There were some early challenges, and we’ve had to educate some of our clients on the benefits, but overall, I’d say the response was overwhelmingly positive. It’s been great for business too!”

Reaching out to some of the company’s clients, we also learned that while they were initially drawn to Budget Maids’ well-established, environmentally-conscious business practices, they kept returning to the company for regular home cleanings thanks to its variety of packages that fit into their lifestyle.

Shannon Jones, a 31-year-old single mother originally from Rockville, MD who recently moved to Fairfax, VA for work, talked to us about the difference the cleaning company has made in her life. She said, “I’ve been an environmental activist for much of my adult life. A colleague at the nonprofit where I work spoke super highly of Budget Maids, so I gave them a shot. I love that I don’t have to worry about them bringing toxins into my home that could make my son sick!

I just have them do my apartment like every other weekend so I actually save more on cleanings that way with the discount, plus I get more time to go on road trips with my kid!”
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