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Sophia's Cleaning Service Is Now IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified

27 Feb 2026 10:44 AM | Andre Kazimierski

Sophia's Cleaning Service is proud to announce that we are now IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified, adding formal industry certification to 41 years of family-owned cleaning experience in Chicago's western suburbs. This certification means our team has completed rigorous training in environmentally friendly cleaning methods, green product selection, VOC reduction, indoor air quality protection, and safe chemical handling. Families in La Grange, Hinsdale, Downers Grove, Oak Park, Burr Ridge, Brookfield, Westmont, and across Cook and DuPage County can now choose Sophia's with the confidence that their home is being cleaned by a verified, certified green cleaning company. We are listed in the IJCSA Green Cleaning Service Directory at ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services where you can verify our certification and find other certified providers in your area.

Implementing our green cleaning program daily at Sophia's means making intentional choices at every step of the cleaning process. Before entering any client's home, our cleaners ask about allergies, chemical sensitivities, pets, children, and any product preferences the client has. We carry EPA Safer Choice and Green Seal certified products as our standard supplies, use microfiber cloths that clean effectively with minimal chemical use, and apply all products to cloths rather than spraying directly onto surfaces to reduce airborne VOC exposure. We ventilate every room before beginning work, avoid mixing chemicals, store all products in original labeled containers, and never use petroleum-based, phthalate-containing, or chlorine bleach products for routine residential cleaning. For situations that genuinely require stronger disinfection, we use only EPA-registered products and communicate clearly with clients about what is being used and why.

Our long-term green cleaning implementation plan includes auditing every product in our supply rotation against the EPA Safer Choice and Green Seal databases, transitioning any remaining conventional products to certified green alternatives, and adding HEPA vacuum options for clients with allergies or asthma. We will train every new cleaner in green cleaning practices before their first job, include green cleaning information in our new client welcome materials, and update our website to reflect our IJCSA Green Cleaning Certification. Green cleaning is not a trend for Sophia's. It is a commitment to the same standard we have always held: that a truly clean home is one that is safe for everyone inside it. Call us at (708) 485-8100 or visit sophiascleaning.com to schedule your free estimate with Chicago's western suburbs' green cleaning specialists.


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