Going green is not just a fad, but a practice that must be put in action by us all. It is not only important for our environment and for a better and safer future, but also for our immediate health and for the health of our children. Going green and green practices should start at home at the base level. Literally the base level: our carpets.

One innovation that has been recently introduced caters to the carpet cleaning industry. Apparently, green carpet cleaning seems to be all about going soap free. And if you think it’s about ‘DRY’ cleaning or dusting, you need to be introduced to the magic compound of eco-friendly carpet cleaning. The material that is used in green cleaning is known as Soap Free Procyon. In its simplest, the product is a degreaser, and can therefore be used effectively in removing almost any kind of grease.

Stepping in a service provider’s shoes, do you have any solid reason to go soap free? Apart from the fact that green carpet cleaning solutions are environmentally friendly and an aspect of corporate social responsibility that every business should pay heed to, the soap and chemical free solution to carpet cleaning is extremely beneficial in eradicating any health hazards that chemical-based cleaning services cause to workers.

If we go by basic science, green ways of carpet cleaning are not new at all. Sodium bicarbonate, for example, is an excellent soap-free cleaning option, which can remove deep stains in a matter of minutes (just like they show in television advertisement featuring detergents). Soap-free carpet cleaning might seem like an illogical practice where we have been used to bubble-bathing most of the stuff when it gets dirty. But it is better for you as well as the environment and completely doable.

Back in my days of living in connecticut, I saw quite a few connecticut carpet cleaning companies using innovative green and eco-friendly cleaning solutions. It was quite amazing to see them being used, and see our footprint being reduced in real-time.

Eco-friendly or soap-free carpet cleaning also promises a glossy life for your carpet. Since frequent washing with chemicals can leave your carpet looking dull and listless, you can’t afford to leave the piece of flooring at the mercy of harsh soaps. Soap free carpet cleaning comes to your rescue at such times. It’s a mechanism that works just like your hair – you can’t wash it with a strong shampoo daily; therefore, at times you must choose milder better alternatives.

That said, soap-free may not always mean environmentally friendly. If you are completely rigid about keeping things green, Procyon is something that you can use without any air of doubt. Otherwise, there are things like dusting to vacuuming to rotating furniture to rely on. Just for laughs, using techniques like vacuuming can also help you lose some weight!

If you are thinking about the cost factor, be assured that going green doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to end up shelling out too much money. Innumerable low-cost options are available in the market, of which you will come to when you start exploring greener options.

Author Bio : Jerrod Lack of Glendale, AZ, started working at the age of 4 with his dad, Dennis, an IIRC certified Master Technician and the founder of Lacks Cleaning Service. Jerrod was efficiently running equipment by 10 and running his own truck by the age of 14. He is now an IICRC certified Journeyman and successfully handles Lacks cleaning business. He follows his dad’s philosophy of treating customers as friends and continues to search for new ways to give you more value for your money.