Our Impact

A sustainable cleaning service with a greater purpose.

At The Sustainable Cleaning Co., cleaning is about more than sparkling spaces — it’s about protecting the health and wellbeing of people, the planet, and future generations.

Our cloth-based cleaning approach is the foundation of our commitment to minimal use of zero–harsh chemical formulas, alongside significant plastic reduction through refill systems and responsible supplier choices. At the same time, our social good practices support ethical, dignified employment within the cleaning industry — all without compromising the exceptional quality of our cleaning outcomes.

Below, we share the measurable impact of this approach across chemical reduction, plastic reduction, and social impact.

Our Impact 2024 - 2025

Impact isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we measure, track, and celebrate. Behind every number is a story: a household choosing a sustainable option, a team member supported in their work, a product that never reached the landfill. By sharing these results openly, we can show how our mission comes to life in real, tangible ways—and how together, we are building a more sustainable future.

Plastic Reduction.

325 Plastic Spray Bottles Reduced in Service

By purchasing 195 litres of our cleaning formulas in bulk and refilling our spray guns already in use, we avoided purchasing 325 new plastic spray bottles from 2024 to 2025

94 Plastic Bottles Diverted From the Ocean

Our selected hero cloths prevented the equivalent plastic of ninety-four 500ml bottles from entering the ocean or landfill.

104 Plastic Woven Cloths Diverted From Landfill

Participating in recycling programs with our chosen suppliers helped us repurpose 104 microfibre cleaning cloth units into Renewable Energy.

Chemical Reduction.

0% Harsh Chemical Usage

Our chosen cleaning formulas contain zero corrosive, oxidising, or high-hazard chemicals, based on validated Safety Data Sheet (SDS) classifications.

41% Reduction in Chemical Hazard Exposure

Using official SDS information to build a Hazard Score framework for cleaning chemical formulas, we compared our chosen formulas to other popular cleaning products and discovered a 41% reduction in potential hazardousness across our range.

≈ 2.1 Litres of Spray Cleaning Formula Per Household

Our water-and-microfibre cleaning methodology removes dirt and bacteria through mechanical action, allowing spray formulas to be used only where necessary. Based on verified purchasing data, this results in an average of approximately 2.1 litres of refillable spray cleaning formula used per household per year.

Social Impact.

119% Employee Attrition

Employee turnover in the cleaning industry is widely reported to range between 200–400%. Through flexible scheduling, supportive management, and access to company-provided equipment, our annual attrition rate of 119% sits well below commonly reported industry levels.

$40,000 of Cleaning Gear Lent to Crew

We lent over $40,000 dollars worth of sustainable cleaning kits to our crew to help them start work with minimal upfront cost to them.

100% of Crew Offered Flexible Scheduling

All of our crew members benefit from maximum work flexibility to ensure that their work fits in with their family - not the other way around.

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