One of our recurring clients in La Grange asked us to complete her biweekly clean using only natural and green cleaning products after her daughter was diagnosed with a respiratory sensitivity. Here is exactly how we approached the job using nothing but certified and naturally derived products and methods. Our team serves families across La Grange, La Grange Park, Western Springs, Indian Head Park, Clarendon Hills, and throughout Chicago's western suburbs, and this approach is now standard across all of our residential cleaning visits.

We started in the kitchen. Countertops were wiped down with a microfiber cloth and a diluted castile soap solution, which cut through grease and food residue without leaving any chemical odor or residue behind. The stovetop was treated with a paste of baking soda and castile soap, left to sit for five minutes, then scrubbed and wiped clean. The inside of the microwave was cleaned with a bowl of water and lemon juice heated until steaming, which loosened food buildup so it wiped away cleanly with a damp microfiber cloth. The refrigerator exterior and handles were wiped with a white vinegar and distilled water solution. All surfaces dried streak-free with no chemical smell whatsoever.

In the bathrooms, we used hydrogen peroxide applied to a microfiber cloth to clean and sanitize the toilet, sink, and countertops. Grout and tile were scrubbed with a baking soda paste and then wiped clean. Mirrors were cleaned with equal parts white vinegar and distilled water applied to the cloth. The shower walls, which had light soap scum buildup, were sprayed with undiluted white vinegar, left for several minutes, then scrubbed with a microfiber cloth and rinsed. No bleach, no ammonia, no synthetic fragrance anywhere in the bathroom.

Throughout the living areas, we dusted with dry microfiber cloths that trap particles rather than redistributing them into the air. Hardwood floors were cleaned with a diluted castile soap and warm water mop solution, barely damp to protect the wood. Windows and glass surfaces were cleaned with the vinegar and distilled water solution for a streak-free finish. We used a HEPA vacuum on all carpeted areas to remove allergens and pet dander without releasing them back into the air. At the end of the visit the home smelled clean and fresh with no chemical odor at all. The client called the next day to say it was the best clean we had ever done and that her daughter had no reaction whatsoever. Families in Riverside, Brookfield, Berwyn, Forest Park, and Westchester dealing with similar sensitivities can expect the same experience. That is what green cleaning delivers in practice, not just in theory.