I’ve been attending a few of the local networking events lately. I have to say, it’s not something that comes easily to me, but I’ve been persevering, and it’s getting a little less stressful at each attempt. And it’s actually almost good fun!

Anyway, getting to the point… at these events, matters obviously turn to what it is Green Mop does. And this is how it generally goes:

Racheal Green Mop: “We do commercial cleaning…”

Interested Person: “Ohhhh….” *smile and nod*

Racheal Green Mop: “.. and we’re eco friendly”.

Not Very Interested Person: “Oh.” *eyes glaze over* *backs away slightly* *wonders how they can get away from the tree-hugger without appearing awful*

I try to reel them back in. I try telling them I’m not going to preach at them… try to engage them in the benefits of not polluting the air they breathe in their work place… tell them that they don’t need harsh chemicals to keep their office clean unless they’re planning a surgical procedure in the kitchenette. I point out that it’s as easy as choosing whether to put a bit of paper in the recycling bin or in the general waste - same amount of effort, you’ve still got rid of the bit of paper, but one way is sensible and the other way is silly….

Then I realise I’m even boring myself. No wonder they’ve glazed over. And I’d promised not to preach. I’ve let myself down haven’t I!

The point is that eco friendly or green things have a way of sounding, well, self-righteous and smug. So I just wanted to let you all know that at least I am aware of what a twit I sound! But twit or not, why wouldn’t you choose us for your cleaning! We’re fabulous! My new line might be that… we do commercial cleaning and we’re fabulous. I’m going to give it a try!!!
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