ÔME HOUSEKEEPING
August 15, 2026 at 10:18:31 PM
Zero-waste cleaning: how to reduce your environmental impact
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A conventional household generates an average of 30 kg of plastic packaging and 20 liters of chemical products per year per home. Some of these substances end up in the waterways and groundwater of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. But reducing your environmental impact doesn't mean giving up a clean home - quite the opposite. Zero-waste cleaning is often more effective, less costly and healthier than conventional methods. ÔME HOUSEKEEPING presents the four pillars of an eco-friendly cleaning routine in Bayonne and the Basque Country, based on steam, baking soda, microfiber and soda crystals.
The real waste footprint of conventional cleaning
8 kg of waste per person per year (ADEME): plastic bottles with chemical residues that can't be recycled, disposable wipes (100 years to decompose), synthetic sponges (microplastics), aerosol cans. Not counting the chemical substances poured down drains.
A French household generates 8 kg of waste per year just from its household products. Zero-waste cleaning reduces this figure to almost zero.
The four pillars of zero-waste cleaning
1) Washable microfiber cloths (300+ uses) vs disposable sponges. 2) Concentrated bulk products (baking soda, soda crystals, vinegar). 3) Steam: only raw material = tap water. 4) Reduction: 3-4 versatile products replace 12 specialized ones.
ÔME HOUSEKEEPING: zero waste on every intervention
Microfiber cloths washed after every job, bulk products without plastic bottles, Kärcher SC3 steam using only tap water. Near-zero waste per job in Bayonne, Anglet and Biarritz.
Tip
Start by replacing disposable wipes with microfiber cloths. A single pack of 10 cloths (€15) replaces around 500 wipes over its lifespan.
Conclusion
Switching to zero-waste cleaning is not a sacrifice: it's a choice that protects the environment, your health and your wallet. ÔME HOUSEKEEPING shows you that spotless cleanliness and minimal impact are perfectly compatible.