About Us
Organic Home is the premier green cleaning company serving the Philadelphia area since 2006. We’re woman-owned and unique in that we are a TBL (Triple Bottom Line) company. That means that we’re interested in making a living in a way that’s good for people & planet, too – in everything we do. What’s more, we treat your home, office, or short-term rental just like it’s our own.
India Nixon-Lyon, Owner
In 2006, founder Hassen Saker started Organic Home as a way to contribute to people, the planet, and our homes in an environmentally responsible way. Her commitment to using natural, earth-friendly products in homes and businesses helped propel Organic Home as the forefront of this growing industry. In 2019, India Nixon-Lyon took over the helm at Organic Home. She believes in the power of a clean and organized house to uplift one’s mood, outlook on life, and overall sense of calm. Natural products are gentle on the people who use them, pets, and children. These products, combined with the effective techniques of Organic Home’s Cleaning Agents serve to create happy and healthy home and business environments.
Here are some things we’re doing to be more mindful in our business.
Our Cleaning Service
Use all natural, non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning solutions.
Use cleaning products that are manufactured with sustainable practices and use recycled material for packaging. We also try to buy in bulk to reduce packaging and shipping (less petroleum consumption and carbon emissions).
Use quality equipment to increase longevity, thus reducing manufacturing waste and landfill use. Also, we look for items that are easily recycled.
Launder our rags in cold water and wait for a full load before washing.
Utilize used products such as rags, second-hand duffle bags and vacuum cleaners when possible – to reduce manufacturing and landfill use.
Purchase much of our equipment from small, locally-owned retailers.
Use bicycles and public transportation for many of our appointments. We also carpool as much as possible when we need to drive.
Human Focus
Assist clients in improving their physical and mental health via cleaning, organizing or wellness consultation.
Hire conscientious artists, students, and all-round good people for our crews.
Treat our crews with respect.
Pay our crews a living wage – over 30% more than the average wage paid by other cleaning companies.
Provide assistance and moral support for clients trying to make positive changes in their lives.
Office
Keep a home office to reduce the carbon footprint of a commute as well as conserve energy and resources.
Use green electric power and conserve electricity by using more daylight, shutting out lights when not in use, turning off power strip when not in use.
Manage heat/cooling in office by using blinds, ceiling fan and window fan, as well as by dressing appropriately.
Buy office products with maximum post-consumer recycled content. These include pencils made with recycled money and recycled steel paper clips.
Use electronic transfers to pay most bills to reduce paper and ink consumption.
Recycle our printer cartridges.
Print on both sides of paper before recycling.
Use refillable ink pens.
Utilize plants to clean indoor air and enhance mood.
Use full spectrum LED or CFL light bulbs to conserve energy and enhance mood.
Use rechargeable batteries for electronics.
Use second-hand furniture.
Properly dispose of non-working electronics.
Donate packing peanuts to home-based shipping businesses.
Lunch/Kitchen/Company Events
Use non-disposable items such as dishes, flatware, glasses, cloth napkins and rags. Wash with eco-safe detergents.
Compost food scraps.
Use filtered tap water.
Eat outside whenever comfortable to improve mood and productivity.
Eat organic and/or locally-sourced food when possible. If eating non-vegetarian, we try to use local products from animals that are humanely treated and pasture/grass-fed.
Eat items from our own veggie garden when in season.
Keep refrigerator full (stock up on beverages/water) to retain thermal mass and use less energy.
Larger Community/Planet
Utilize environmentally responsible practices in our service and operations.
Encourage our clients and the public to reduce their carbon footprint by providing brochures and online resources.
Blog and broadcast through social media about how to be more sustainable.
Donate services to non-profit fundraising events.
Generally support and encourage sustainable businesses, artists and organizations we believe in like Green America, Etsy.com and the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia.
