It has become very easy to go green, a fact that is evidenced by the number of homes and offices that now employ toxin-free cleaning methods. Several factors, including location, building size, and availability, will likely affect your decision in the property search for your next office space. Here are several reasons why 'green cleaning' should be at the top of your priorities list.

1. Good earth, good health

Ditching store-bought cleansers in favor of green cleaning products is good for the planet and the wellness of your employees. Rather than polluting waterways – and your employees' lungs – with toxic chemicals, switch to natural cleansers like baking soda and vinegar to keep things looking shiny and new around the office. Fewer sick days for your employees means higher productivity and happier clients.

2. Easy to do

There's little effort involved in going a little greener. You can easily mix up a bottle of cleanser for use around the break room or kitchen (especially helpful for office microwaves). Make the switch interactive by getting employees involved. Encourage them, for instance, to mention your 'gone green' policies on Facebook or Twitter and see if you can't influence others in and outside your industry.

3. Cost-effective

Rather than pouring money into buying cleansers from your favorite major retailer, give some thought to buying supplies like baking soda in bulk. Some companies will sell the product in quantities up to a ton. When it comes time to scour the office, consider hiring a green cleaning service. The cost of doing so is comparable to working with a traditional service. Any additional cost your company might incur will pay off in the long run with a safer working environment and the knowledge that you've contributed to sustainable efforts.

4. Reap rewards

Companies who go green can realize incentives from organizations like the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System and the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star® program. Companies can qualify for LEED points, which is a certification system for buildings that have gone green. Businesses who can provide clear evidence that they are working greener may even be eligible for tax credits.

Quick tips for going a little greener around the office:

• Don't just throw away toxic cleansers. Pouring chemicals down the drain is not good for the water supply and you don't want cleanser bottles crowding out a landfill. Keep an eye out for 'tox drop' days in your community where harmful substances can be properly disposed of.

• Improve your indoor air quality and decorate public areas, offices, or cubicles with plants. They're excellent for filtering out pollutants, such as those left over from store-bought chemicals that can make your employees sick. Likewise, a nice selection of plants will be visually appealing to employees and visitors alike.

Now that you know some of the benefits of switching to green cleaning, hopefully you can join the revolution against toxins that are harming the planet. Educate, engage, and be extolled!

Holly Lee is an avid yogi, animal lover, and vegan. She enjoys blogging on behalf of Sears and other brands she loves. Holly hates winter but enjoys wool socks, warm mugs and other comforts of home the seasons forces on her.