The Business Case for Biological Cleaning
Biological products typically provide a more thorough, long-lasting clean, even though results may not be immediately apparent. They excel at maintenance cleaning and prevention of future issues by tackling organic soils at source.
Lower Costs
'Cost per Clean' sounds easy enough to calculate, but the direct cost of a cleaning product is not the only variable to consider.
Bio-enzyme and eco-chemical technology has been proven to cost between 30% and 50% less than traditional chemical products. Biologicals hold the upper hand over man-made chemicals for a number of reasons:
Biological products continue to clean long after being applied, referred to as residual cleaning.
With continued routine cleaning, lower product concentrations are required (i.e. less product is used over time).
Drain build-up is minimised. When released as part of post-cleaning wastewater, enzymes continue cleaning any organic material lining the inside of the drainage system. Think of it as free drain maintenance.
Single formulations for multiple uses, matched with complementary formulations for specialised cleaning, increase efficiency. Procurement processes and staff training are simplified, resulting in efficient inventory management and higher employee productivity.
In addition, standardised application of non-toxic, biological products supports consistent cleaning quality, better workplace safety and a more comfortable workplace environment.
Save Water
By selecting cleaning products designed with biodegradability in mind, organisations can align routine housekeeping with broader sustainability objectives, contributing towards healthier waterways and better protection of aquatic ecosystems.
Every litre of wastewater is eventually released into the environment. Many chemical cleaners contain ingredients that may be toxic and may persist in the environment for longer periods, including certain synthetic surfactants, solvents and other chemical compounds. Bio-enzyme products are biodegradable, allowing their ingredients to be broken down naturally, into carbon dioxide and water.
Buy Local
Local production supports the local economy. In contrast, the cost of transport adds inflationary cost. It is estimated that the emissions of the transport sector in South Africa represent nearly 14% of the country's total emissions (DoT 2018), so in this context too there are benefits to buying local.
Not only that, locally produced biologicals perform better in our local conditions.
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