The stuff we use

Green Home Cleaning & Maintenance is dedicated to finding the safest, most ecological products and equipment to clean your home. We're always on the lookout for what's new and effective in the green market.

Cleaning Solutions

We use Greenmaker concentrates from Green Depot, manufactured locally. Local products reduce transportation energy significantly and supports green jobs in New York. Our products come from companies that are dedicated to improving environmental and safety performance at their factories, and are exemplary corporate citizens. Other products include Bona, SimpleGreen, and Wow.

Other benefits include Hypoallergetic, non-toxic, highly effective, biodegradable, non-hazardous, and shipped concentrated in recycled packaging. They are Green Seal Certified — recognized by the States of New York and New Jersey as the standard for green products. They are also partners in EPA's Design for the Environment (DFE) program.

Still wondering why we use these products?
  • No petroleum distillates
  • No heavy metals
  • No ammonia
  • No chlorine bleach
  • No phosphates
  • No nonylphenol surfactants
  • No 2-Butoxyethanol
  • No Isopropanol
  • No Formaldehyde
  • Low volatile organic chemicals (V.O.C.)
  • No ozone-depleting compounds
  • No known carcinogens
  • No skin sensitizers
  • No chronic health hazards
  • No dyes or strong fragrances
  • No fire hazards
  • No reactive hazards
  • Non-combustible

HEPA Vacuum Cleaner

We practice a holistic approach to removing dust and dirt. Traditional cleaning methods simply spread the dirt and dust around your home to give the impression of being clean.

We remove all the dirt with a HEPA vacuum cleaner using a special dusting brush. It absorbs 99.9% of the particles down to 0.3 microns (one millionth of a meter). Take a deep breath and enjoy fresh air in your home.

Microfiber Towels

Microfiber towels are used to clean all surfaces after dusting. Microfiber is a lint-free, non-abrasive, and hypoallergenic product that allows you to clean without the use of chemicals. Unlike ordinary cotton towels that move, or push, the dirt and dust from one point to another, Microfiber actually gets underneath the dirt and lifts it from the surface. It then stores the dirt particles in the towel, until it is washed. For this reason, chemicals are not needed. Microfiber is absorbent and can hold up to seven times its weight in moisture. Microfiber dust cloths are safe on all surfaces.

Cellulose Sponges

Our sponges are made from cellulose, the most abundant of all naturally occurring organic compounds. It is found in the cell walls of plants, a recognized renewable resource.

The cellulose sponge is re-usable. It can be washed, rinsed and used multiple times. There is seldom a need to discard it after only one use.

Compressed sponges have the advantage over wet sponges; they take up less warehouse space to store, are lighter, compact and easier to ship, using less of the earth's resources in the process. After its useful life, cellulose sponges are returned to the soil.

Brooms

Brooms are out, HEPA vacuums are in. Why spread dust around when we can remove it from the floors with our vacuums?
 

Mops

All of our mops are microfiber.