I want to be green when I clean, but exactly what does green cleaning involve?
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Cleaning is a cornerstone of modern life on which our health and wellbeing are founded.
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Every day, germs that can be harmful come into every home, just as they always have done.
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The UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI) is the leading association representing UK producers of washing powders and liquids, fabric conditioners, bar soaps, hand and machine dish wash, household disinfectants, air care and polishes and specialist cleaners for use in kitchens and bathrooms.
We also represent the interests of the institutional and industrial (I&I) cleaning sector whose cleaning and hygiene products are used in hospitals, schools, care homes and catering environments.
“Expert and balanced information about cleaning and hygiene.”
We work in partnership with policy makers, the public and the media, to inform public discussions about cleanliness, hygiene and sustainable cleaning.
Everyday millions of people use cleaning products to give them the clean and safe lifestyle that they expect and take for granted in the 21st century.
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Myth: It doesn’t make much difference whether my laundry load is full or not
Fact: Only 49% of wash loads are fully loaded in Europe. If all loads were washed full, 715 million litres of water a day would be saved – the equivalent water used by 5 million people, or a city the size of Barcelona.