The Proper Way To Dispose of Used Commercial Cleaning Supplies

The proper way of disposing used commercial supplies is one where the impact to yourself and the environment is minimal, and it doesn’t have any severe long-term consequences. Disposing of commercial cleaning supplies is key when it comes to ensuring that all spaces are kept sanitized. That’s because when you’re thinking about restocking or trying out a new product, you need to think about what to do with the old one.

There could be piles of empty bottles that are just lying around or supplies that are stored back in the closet. One must have the right approach when dealing with this problem, along with having a pragmatic approach to disposing them safely. You can’t toss them out the window or dump them in the recycling bin. You need to understand how each supplies group has an impact on the environment and what the rules and regulations state in your industry.

If the cleaning agents and supplies are water soluble, you can dispose of them in the drain. Make sure that you clean the drain after you’re done and use a drain cleaner if its clogged. That’s why its so important to use water soluble and eco-friendly/green cleaning supplies. These supplies are easily disposed of and don’t cause any long-term issues with the environment.

A lot of the liquid, gel and powder water-soluble household cleaning products can be slipped down the drain pipe. You can use running water to ensure that they’re going all the way down but do make sure that you’re not forcing too much pressure when using running water. You want to start slowly and make sure everything is going down smoothly. If the pressure is too hard or forceful, you may end up damaging the pipes internally in the kitchen.

For solid trash like soap pads, brushes and cleaners you can dispose of them in the trash. That’s because you don’t want to reuse them if they’ve been in the zone for too long. It’s good to talk to your waste disposal company about what you can do with the solid trash, in case you’re running through large quantities in short bursts. They may be able to help you out in that situation.

A lot of the times, there is a cost associated with throwing out abrasive or insoluble products. Since you can’t just drip them down the drain, you need to talk to your local waste management company to help you figure out what to do. Things like oven cleaners, crystal drain openers and furniture polishes) need to be disposed of smartly.

That’s why companies hire a janitorial company like No More Dirt. We’re highly efficient in our process, and understand what supplies need to be disposed of and when. Companies don’t need to keep running inventory and resupplying, as they can simply give us a call and start working with us on a month-on-month contract. We’re some of the best cleaners in the Bay area.