When people ask why we use eco-friendly cleaning products at ClearPath, the honest answer is: because we'd be cleaning with them in your home, around your family and your pets. That made the decision straightforward.
But there's more to it than that — and it's worth understanding what's actually in conventional cleaning products, and why the choice of cleaning product matters more than most people realise.
What's actually in conventional cleaning products?
Many standard household and commercial cleaning products contain compounds that are effective at cleaning but carry genuine health and environmental concerns. Common ingredients include quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), which are linked to respiratory irritation and have been found to contribute to antibiotic resistance. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in spray products contribute to indoor air pollution. Synthetic fragrances often contain phthalates, which are endocrine disruptors. Chlorine bleach, while effective, produces harmful byproducts when it reacts with other household chemicals.
Who is most affected?
Children and pets are more vulnerable to chemical exposure than adults — they spend more time on floors and surfaces, breathe at lower heights where residues settle, and have less developed detoxification systems. People with asthma, allergies or chemical sensitivities are also significantly affected. In Perth's hot climate, windows are often closed during summer and the cleaning season, meaning indoor air quality becomes particularly important.
What eco-friendly actually means
Not all products marketed as "natural" or "green" are genuinely low-impact — greenwashing is a real problem in the cleaning industry. Products worth using are those with biodegradable ingredients, no synthetic fragrances, no phosphates, and third-party certification from bodies like Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) or similar.
Do eco products actually clean as well?
Yes — with the right formulations and the right application methods. The misconception that you need harsh chemicals to get things genuinely clean is largely perpetuated by legacy product marketing. Our cleaners use eco-certified products across all ClearPath services with no compromise to results. We also include them at no extra cost — because we wouldn't have it any other way.
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