ICS Cleaning prides itself on offering a fantastic eco friendly office cleaning service that is greener & cleaner than our competitors without costing more.e

How do we achieve this?

Here at ICS cleaning we don't like waste, waste leads to lost time, lost energy and inefficiency and unnecessary costs. By continually improving all aspects of our cleaning services we can offer a more efficient service whilst cutting back on waste which means we can deliver a better service which is also greener and cheaper.

The following are ICS initiatives which reduce waste and improve our service leading to a more eco friendly office cleaning service.

Microfibre cleaning systems – By introducing microfibre cleaning systems into the commercial cleaning regime, the use of chemical cleaning fluids can be reduced by 70-80%. Cleaning fluids and sanitisers should still be used in hygienic areas to kill germs, however, general use areas such as offices can be cleaned effectively with a microfibre system.

Alternative fuel / hybrid electric vehicles – ICS uses LPG dual fuel vans. LPG gives a 10-15% carbon dioxide reduction in comparison to petrol and is on a par with diesel. LPG also delivers 80% lower nitrous oxide emissions than diesel, along with zero particulate emissions. Hybrid vehicles are powered by a combination of petrol or diesel and electricity. This cuts down on the amount of fuel needed, meaning drivers will produce fewer emissions.

Reducing deliveries – ICS encourages less frequent deliveries of cleaning materials and consumables to customers’ sites. Fewer deliveries means a reduction in the fuel used and the emissions produced. However, adequate storage space is required at the site. Customers may need to provide alternative storage as traditional cleaners’ cupboards are often inadequate.

Eco-friendly carpet cleaning – ICS uses the dry carpet cleaning system which is Green Seal® certified. The green seal demonstrates that the product promotes a cleaner, healthier environment, causing less pollution, reducing waste and conserving resources. This system uses a natural product moistened with water, detergent and a small amount of safe-to-use-solvent. When compared with high flow wet extraction systems, the reduction in chemicals and water used is 97%.

Eco-friendly window cleaning – ICS uses the reach & wash system of window cleaning using the ionic cleaning action of pure sterile water. Cleaning is carried out without the use of any chemicals or detergents.

Recycling – ICS use and supply 100% recycled toilet rolls and hand towels. We also recycle printer cartridges, mobile phones and general waste. We encourage all customers to recycle and provide a mixed recyclables collection service through our Waste Management.

Save paper – Stopping its use is the best way to save paper, encouraging employees and customers to think before printing emails is an easy way to reduce paper use. Paper that is used on one side should be re-used for making notes and for fax machines. Repackaging and recycling our containers means we reduce our waste.

Green Cleaning - the way forward..

Green Cleaning - the way forward....


Eco friendly office cleaning and commercial cleaning and the use of environmentally sustainable cleaning products are making big gains in the commercial cleaning industry, but there are still substantial opportunities for companies to improve.



Since ICS Cleaning led the way, Green cleaning is becoming a predominant theme in the industry. 

Clients who choose ICS receive not only an exceptional cleaning standard day in day out at very competitive rates they also get, for no extra cost, an ethical cleaning company who use green cleaning methods.

Simply by changing over to ICS our clients instantly get the benefit of improving their green credentials and getting a great cleaning service as well.

As a leading green cleaning company ICS have been using biodegradable green cleaning products to deliver office cleaning and commercial cleaning services for several years.
In addition we use LPG vans, recycling all our packaging, use only recycled and sustainable paper products.  With our numerous other initiatives means ICS are at the forefront of offering clients a green cleaning service which is competitive and of an exceptionally high standards.



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How to hire the best cleaning company?

How to hire the best office cleaning company

If you need a new office cleaning company have a read through here to help you decide.

There are  plenty of cleaning companies on the market will offer you variety of choices which you have to review according to your requirements.

Before considering the office cleaning company you wish to hire you have to determine the cleaning needs you want to receive. For example, how big is the space you want to be cleaned, how often you want the cleaning to be performed, especially how much money are you ready to spend and when do you wish the cleaning to start. Some of the companies can begin the same day you sign the contract but there are others which may need longer to recruit and train up staff.

Then you might meet with several companies to talk about the services they provide and to see what they will include in the package they offer. That's how you will be able to compare and to choose the most suitable to your criteria cleaning services and to select the most affordable price.

One thing you should always ask for when you choose one of the cleaning companies is do they have adequate insurance cover. If the company doesn't have one you put yourself in serious risk because something might be damaged during the cleaning process and if the cleaning services provider isn't insured you can't be sure you will receive the money for the damages. Other thing you should think about is to ask for cleaning check list which includes the areas to be cleaned and the task that will be performed. You should know which of the activities are included in the price and which of them are additional and you have to pay for them more.

We advise you also to ask for references. The references are the best way to find out how quality are the company's services, because all the good providers have enough satisfied clients which are the best way to examine the reputation of the contractor you are dealing with.

Another important factor is reliability, does the cleaning company have the infrastructure and ability to be able to cope with your cleaning requirements? Does the cleaning contractor have enough staff and managers to cover when your regular cleaners go on holiday? Can the cleaning company cope if a cleaner leaves suddenly? A one man band may offer a personalised service but what happens when they need to go on holiday themselves or an emergency comes up?

ICS have full public liability and employer's insurance and can start as soon as you make a decision, we also have invested in our infrastructure to ensure we have the right managers and staff to be able to cope with whatever cleaning requirements you have, please contact us for references or further information.


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Green clean your office

ICS uses eco friendly cleaning products and environmentally friendly practices to deliver its cost effective high standards of cleaning which can help you green up your office but here are a few simple things you can do to help out the environment.

IT is responsible for about 1 billion tonnes of CO2 emmissions, with one pc capable of producing the same CO2 levels as an airline passenger travelling from London to Cairo. Just switching your pc off at night can help save vast amounts of CO2 emissions and save you up to £70 per pc per year in costs.

Another usual suspects is printing, according to Xerox the average office worker prints out 1200 pages of information a year with nearly 45 per cent for one time use - do you really need to print out emails, why not try forwarded them on instead.

In the spirit of scrooge, why not try emailing your christmas card this year rather than adding to the 1 billion cards thrown away each year.

Why not also consider changing your cleaning company for a greener cleaner company (shameless plug!) and help out there as well?

If you are interested in using one of the best and greenest cleaning companies in the UK, why not get a free online quote now ICS will provide you with trained office cleaners who are regularly supervised and monitored by our managers. ICS's office cleaning systems are designed to get it right all the time and are proven and tested.

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Ways to Find London Office Cleaning Companies

Office cleaning companies can be found in several different ways to locate these companies, using the phone book, the local newspaper, the Internet, and others. All of the methods that can be utilized may have benefits and disadvantages involved, and if you are considering an office cleaning company you should be aware of how each method works. Using the local newspaper can be a method that is hit or miss, because there may either be no cleaning services currently listed, or you could end up with a low quality no customer service company that is fly by night. Using the phone book to find an office cleaning companies may offer better results and higher quality cleaning services than using the newspapers, because the cleaning companies listed have been around long enough to invest in advertising. This means they may be more stable and rooted down. Unfortunately, this method also takes a significant amount of time, and the companies listed may have gone out of business since the phone book as printed. The best way to find office cleaning companies now is by using the Internet, and this method offers many benefits with no disadvantages at all.

The Internet can be a valuable resource, a quick online search can reveal many of these companies that can provide the cleaning services you require at a price that can be afforded in almost any company budget. Many cleaning services have their own specific websites to allow potential customers to contact them and find out about their cleaning services offered. This can be a convenient method of getting an estimate or an online cleaning quote.

There are many different ways to locate an office cleaning companies, and the final method you choose will depend on many different factors. Almost all offices have computers, but contact can be made by phone or standard mail as well, if you prefer. Many people prefer the Internet, because it is the fastest and most convenient way to contact the office cleaning companies that are being considered. There are business owners that prefer using the phone method, as well as contracts on paper instead of electronically, to ensure that every aspect is completely covered.

If you are looking for an office cleaning company to help your business with cleaning needs, look at all the available methods and decide which ones work best for your specific company and needs. For some that may be three times a week, while for others it may only be twice a month. Decide whether you have computer and Internet access, and whether you want to use this popular and easy way to find an office cleaning company that can meet your cleaning and price standards. There are many of these companies available, so there is a lot of choice, and these companies can really help your business offices look their absolute best.

Cleaners are our most important asset

We manage to employ great office cleaners by paying above industry rates and then more importantly we retain our cleaners by fully supporting them and paying performance bonuses, full holiday entitlements and encouraging them to progress though our company.

Cleaning can often be an isolated job, working outside normal working hours, with the only comments heard upon the work your doing being negative.

At ICS we started with a few contracts which we all had to get stuck in and help and we understand all too well the the working environment the cleaner can find themselves having cleaned all types of premises ourselves. Having had plenty of experience ourselves we know where to help out with advice and we make sure to pass on straight away all comments and feedback - everyone likes to know that their work is being appreciated, particularly when you don't often see the people you are cleaning for.

We make sure our cleaners know they are working for people who know the industry inside out and they know they are fully supported. This we have found makes for happier cleaners, and happier workers do better jobs than unhappy ones.

If you require office cleaners in London or office cleaners in essex or kent or the south east please do not hesitate to contact us today. ICS Cleaning - London's cleaning company

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ICS Office Cleaners - lean & green

ICS offer environmentally friendly office cleaning at very competitive prices for companies in the London area - we also offer online cleaning quotes so you can see how much you can save - check us out!