Green Mop logo In 2008, Green Mop won over the judges thanks to founder Racheal Hughes’ commitment, dedication and enthusiasm, as well as the company’s popularity with customers.

The environmentally friendly cleaning company was set up just two years ago, but in that time it has grown into a busy, successful operation, showing that both business and ethics can exist side by side. Not only do books full of regular customers keep them busy but the Green Mop model is now being offered out as a franchise opportunity.

So how did the whole thing start? Racheal decided to leave her job in IT to do something completely different. When looking around for a new challenge, two thoughts happened to coincide. Unlike the rest of the housework-hating world, Racheal loves cleaning. She also began realising that, as an allergy sufferer, her symptoms were considerably relieved when she started using eco-friendly products. And as if by magic, Green Mop was formed.

Green Mop’s mandate means that everything they do is necessarily as environmentally friendly as possible. While other cleaning companies offer green cleaning as an option, at Green Mop it is standard – and there’s certainly no option for ungreen cleaning!

All employers get around on scooters, bicycles and on foot. Everything they take with them has to fit in a backpack, so regular customers know they must own larger items, like a vacuum cleaner or mop.

Racheal also runs a regularly updated blog offering information and advice on everything from keeping a greener home to thoughts on running an ethical company.

Find out more about Green Mop on their website

http://www.greenmop.co.uk/