Running a care home is a constant balancing act. You need to keep residents safe, meet strict hygiene standards and manage budgets, all while supporting staff. One area that can make a big difference is cleaning. More care groups are now looking at eco-friendly cleaning for their care homes as a way to protect both people and the planet, while also saving money.

At Berwick Care, we created the B-Eco cleaning range with care homes in mind. It is a collection of sustainable commercial cleaning and janitorial supplies that combine the cleaning power you need with genuine environmental and cost-saving benefits. This guide introduces the B-Eco line and shows why standardising on a green cleaning solution makes sense for care homes of every size.

What does eco-friendly cleaning mean in a care home?

Safe, Non-Toxic Cleaning

Care homes can maintain high hygiene standards without compromising safety by using non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products. These solutions protect residents, staff and the environment by avoiding harsh chemicals, while still supporting effective infection control. Designed to meet CQC hygiene standards, they leave surfaces clean and safe, helping vulnerable residents, including those with respiratory or immune sensitivities, live in healthier surroundings.

Sustainable Practices and Waste Reduction

Switching to concentrated products and refillable systems significantly reduces plastic waste from single-use containers. Large containers and refill stations not only cut down on packaging but also make storage and handling easier for staff. Couple this with suppliers who use energy-efficient production methods and minimise deliveries, and these practices lower the overall carbon footprint of care homes while promoting environmentally responsible operations.

Cost-Effective, Staff-Friendly Solutions

Sustainable cleaning doesn’t just benefit the environment, it also saves money. Concentrated products require fewer purchases, reduce waste and allow for predictable budgeting across care groups. Colour-coded systems and simplified product ranges make cleaning routines easier, safer and more consistent for staff, while responsibly sourced, cruelty-free supplies align with long-term sustainability goals. This approach ensures care homes are efficient, eco-conscious and safe for everyone.

Meet the B-Eco Chemicals Range

The B-Eco line has been developed specifically for the care sector, with every product tested for safety, sustainability and performance. These solutions provide reliable hygiene standards while supporting greener practices. Key products include the B-Eco Hard Surface Sanitiser, effective against bacteria and viruses yet safe for daily use; the B-Eco Heavy Duty Degreaser, tough on grease but free from harmful solvents; and the B-Eco Enzyme Cleaner, which uses natural enzymes to break down waste and odours. Together, these sustainable cleaning supplies help care homes cut chemical use and reduce plastic waste.

Infection Control in Care Homes with B-Eco

For care providers, infection control in care homes is always the number one priority. It’s natural to question whether eco-friendly cleaning for care homes can truly provide the same level of protection as traditional, chemical-heavy solutions. The answer is a clear yes, the B-Eco cleaning chemicals range has been developed specifically to support rigorous hygiene standards without compromising sustainability.

  • Certified performance: All key products are tested to recognised EN standards for disinfection, giving care groups full confidence in their effectiveness.

  • Cross-contamination prevention: Clear colour-coding and easy-to-follow dilution systems ensure cleaning routines are consistent and compliant with infection control policies.

  • Safe for people and planet: Non-toxic, biodegradable formulas reduce health risks for residents and staff, while still delivering powerful cleaning action.

  • Proving standards remain high: The B-Eco range demonstrates that eco-friendly cleaning does not mean lowering infection control standards , it means achieving them more responsibly.

By choosing B-Eco, care homes can maintain CQC-compliant infection control protocols while also meeting environmental targets, ensuring both resident safety and sustainable operations.

Environmental and Cost-Saving Benefits

Switching to the B-Eco chemicals range delivers more than just hygiene, it provides measurable environmental and financial benefits for care homes and care groups. By adopting a standardised green cleaning solution, providers can achieve sustainability goals while driving long-term efficiencies.

Better for the Environment

  • Biodegradable formulas minimise water and soil pollution, ensuring harmful chemicals are not released into the ecosystem.

  • Recyclable and refillable packaging reduces reliance on single-use plastics, cutting waste across care groups.

  • Concentrated products mean fewer containers and fewer deliveries, lowering the overall carbon footprint of cleaning operations.

Better for Budgets

  • Lower cost per use: Concentrated solutions stretch further, making them significantly more cost-effective than ready-to-use alternatives.

  • Streamlined training and ordering: Standardising products across multiple homes simplifies procurement and ensures staff follow consistent, efficient cleaning routines.

  • Less waste, lower disposal costs: With fewer bottles, reduced chemical use and optimised portion control, care groups spend less on waste management.

For care homes, these combined advantages make switching to B-Eco not just an ethical choice, but also a smart financial decision. Over time, the efficiencies created by sustainable cleaning and janitorial supplies add up to significant savings, making green cleaning a win-win for both budgets and the planet.

Supporting CQC ESG Requirements Through B-Eco

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), which regulates all care homes in the UK, has recently added an Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) section to its registration and assessment framework. This means that care homes are now expected to report on the actions they are taking to improve both environmental sustainability and social wellbeing within their operations.

The B-Eco cleaning range is designed to directly support these ESG requirements. By adopting this system, care homes can clearly demonstrate their commitment to environmental and social responsibility in several measurable ways:

  • Environmental benefits: Concentrated, biodegradable and refillable products reduce chemical use, plastic waste and carbon emissions, helping homes meet their sustainability targets.

  • Social inclusion: B-Eco’s clear colour-coding, simplified labelling and standardised systems make cleaning safer and easier for all staff, including those with limited English or learning difficulties.

  • Operational consistency: Standardising cleaning products and processes across care groups promotes fairer, more efficient working environments and helps ensure equal access to safe, easy-to-understand systems for everyone.

By integrating B-Eco into their cleaning routine, care homes can confidently show compliance with the new CQC ESG standards while improving day-to-day safety, efficiency and sustainability. It’s not just about greener cleaning — it’s about creating a more inclusive and responsible care environment overall.

 

How to Introduce B-Eco into Your Care Home

Making the switch to the B-Eco chemicals range is easier than many care managers expect. By following a structured approach, care groups can standardise their cleaning practices, cut costs and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable operations.

  1. Review current cleaning practices: Begin by auditing your existing cleaning products. Identify areas of high spend, frequent waste or inconsistent infection control. This will highlight where eco-friendly cleaning for care homes can provide the greatest impact. The team at Berwick are happy to do this work for you, saving you the need to commit any extra time and effort. Just give us the green light!

  2. Train staff on B-Eco systems: Successful implementation relies on staff confidence. Provide simple training sessions to explain the benefits of B-Eco, demonstrate correct dilution methods, and highlight the colour-coding system that helps prevent cross-contamination.

  3. Roll out across your care group: Standardisation is key. Introduce the same sustainable janitorial supplies across all homes to ensure consistency, simplify ordering and reduce confusion for staff moving between sites.

  4. Track and measure results: Monitor outcomes in terms of cost savings, reduced waste and improved infection control performance. Many groups report immediate improvements when adopting a standardised green cleaning solution like B-Eco.

With these steps, care providers can transition smoothly to a safer, greener, and more cost-effective cleaning system, improving both day-to-day operations and long-term sustainability.

Common Questions About Eco-Friendly Cleaning

Are eco-friendly products strong enough?

Yes, they absolutely are! A common misconception is that green products are weaker, but the B-Eco chemicals range has been specifically designed for the care sector. Each formula is tested to match, and in many cases exceed the cleaning power of traditional chemicals. From infection control in care homes to tackling stubborn grease, these products deliver reliable, professional results.

Are they more expensive?

Not. While the purchase price may be comparable to conventional options, concentrated formulas mean a little goes a long way. This reduces the cost per use, cuts down on waste and minimises delivery and disposal expenses. Over time, care groups adopting a standardised green cleaning solution find they save significantly on budgets.

Do they meet regulations?

Absolutely. All products in the B-Eco range are tested to recognised EN standards, giving care homes confidence that they meet strict hygiene and compliance requirements. Clear colour-coding and dilution systems support CQC expectations, helping care groups maintain safe, efficient and fully compliant cleaning practices.

Why Berwick Care?

With more than 25 years of experience supplying the care sector, Berwick Care understands the daily challenges faced by residential and nursing homes. From infection control pressures to budget constraints and sustainability targets, we’ve built our reputation on helping providers find practical solutions that really work.

The B-Eco chemicals range was developed as part of this commitment, giving care homes a way to protect residents, control costs, and reduce environmental impact without compromise.

  • Proven infection control: Products are tested to EN standards, supporting safe and compliant hygiene practices across care homes focused on infection control.

  • Cost savings through standardisation: By rolling out the same products across multiple sites, care groups simplify training, reduce waste and achieve measurable financial efficiencies.

  • Environmental leadership: As part of our wider sustainability promise, B-Eco helps homes reduce plastic waste, lower carbon emissions and adopt greener routines.

Choosing Berwick means more than buying cleaning products, it means partnering with a supplier who puts care, expertise, and long-term value at the heart of everything we do.

Final thoughts:

Eco-friendly cleaning for care homes is no longer just a trend, it’s rapidly becoming the standard for responsible and forward-thinking care providers. With growing expectations from regulators, residents and families, care homes must show they are protecting both people and the planet. The B-Eco chemicals range makes this shift simple, providing proven infection control, safer working environments and meaningful reductions in waste and carbon footprint.

By adopting a standardised green cleaning solution, care groups can enjoy lower long-term costs, streamlined staff training and the confidence that they are meeting high care and hygiene standards in a sustainable way. Choosing B-Eco means choosing a smarter, future-ready approach to care home cleaning. Explore the [B-Eco range today] and discover how Berwick Care can help your care group achieve its safety, sustainability and cost-saving goals.