Care homes across the UK are increasingly committed to sustainability, and zero waste cleaning sachets offer an ideal solution to achieve greener operations. But how exactly do these sachets work, and why should care homes switch to them?

What are Zero Waste Cleaning Sachets?

These cleaning sachets are small, water-soluble packets containing concentrated cleaning solutions. You simply drop these sachets into reusable bottles filled with water, shake gently, and your cleaning solution is ready to use. This innovative approach completely eliminates single-use plastic waste from cleaning operations.

At Able, our Enviro Sachets range covers all essential cleaning tasks, including disinfectants, glass cleaners, and multi-surface detergents. Each sachet is precisely measured to provide optimal cleaning performance, removing any guesswork from diluting cleaning products.

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Why Transition to Zero Waste Solutions?

First and foremost, these sachets significantly reduce plastic waste. Traditional cleaning products typically come in plastic containers, many of which are never recycled. In contrast, our sachets dissolve completely, leaving no plastic residue.

Moreover, these sachets dramatically reduce storage space. Rather than storing large bottles of ready-mixed cleaning chemicals, you can simply store compact, lightweight sachets. This not only frees up valuable space in storage areas but also lowers transportation costs and emissions.

Matching Refillable Bottles: Convenience and Safety

To complement the sachets, Able provides specially designed matching refillable bottles. These bottles are not only sustainable but are also made from durable recycled plastic, featuring permanent, screen-printed labels. Screen printing ensures that labels don’t fade or peel, maintaining clear instructions and enhancing safety for care home staff.

Each refillable bottle comes with precise dilution instructions and clearly displayed health and safety information, aligning perfectly with the corresponding sachets. This ensures there’s never any confusion, preventing any mixing of chemicals and maintaining consistent cleaning results every time.

Easy to Use, Safe, and Efficient

One of the key benefits of these sachets is their ease of use. Staff members can quickly prepare cleaning solutions without complicated measuring or guesswork. Simply add a sachet to the matching bottle, fill it with water to the indicated level, and you’re ready to clean. The convenience saves time, streamlines processes, and significantly reduces mistakes.

Furthermore, using these products means handling fewer hazardous chemicals. The risk of accidental spills, splashes, or mixing incorrect concentrations is dramatically reduced, providing an added layer of safety in care homes.

Supporting Your Sustainability Goals

Implementing these cleaning sachets directly contributes to your care home’s sustainability objectives. By reducing plastic waste, cutting storage space, and streamlining operations, you demonstrate environmental responsibility—something increasingly important to families choosing a care provider.

To further enhance your sustainability strategy, Able offers personalised consultations. Our experienced team can guide you through transitioning your care home to eco-friendly cleaning solutions seamlessly. Contact us here for your tailored enviro-consultation.

Cost-Effective and Budget-Friendly

Transitioning to these sachets also makes good financial sense. The concentrated nature of sachets means you’re only paying for active ingredients rather than large amounts of water typically found in traditional cleaning products. Over time, care homes see tangible reductions in both product costs and waste disposal expenses.

Ready to Switch to Zero Waste?

By adopting Able’s cleaning sachets and matching refillable bottles, care homes can effortlessly meet their sustainability targets, enhance operational safety, and realise significant cost savings.

Make the change today and embrace an eco-friendly cleaning future for your care home.

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Zero Waste Cleaning Sachet FAQ’s

Yes. Because they’re concentrated and correctly dosed, performance is consistent—often better than hand-mixed concentrates. Options include disinfectant, glass, washroom, floor, and multi-surface.

Yes—when used as directed with labelled bottles and SOPs. Sachet packs include safety data; our refillable bottles are permanently printed with dilution and hazard info to support COSHH and audits.

Typically 90–95% fewer single-use bottles. One small box of sachets replaces a case (or more) of trigger bottles, cutting landfill and collection costs.

Total cost per usable litre is usually lower because you only buy active ingredients, not water. Homes also save on storage, transport, and waste handling—plus fewer rewashes due to consistent dosing.

Safer than bulk concentrates. No decanting, no splashy measuring. Just drop a sealed sachet into the bottle. Gloves are still recommended per SDS.

Use the matching, screen-printed refillable bottles. They show the product name, hazard icons, fill line, and directions—preventing cross-contamination and label fade.

Yes—the Enviro range is formulated for UK water, with water-softening agents where needed. For very hard water, we’ll advise the best product choice.

Keep them dry, sealed, and away from humidity or splashes. Store below 30°C, out of direct sunlight, and away from food prep.

Dispose of it per SDS and wipe the area. Do not try to use a compromised pouch—moisture activates the film.

Absolutely. Start with high-volume lines (multi-surface, washroom, floors), then add glass and disinfectant. We’ll map SKUs to your rooms and build a simple changeover plan.

Yes—brief toolbox training, wall charts, and colour-coded guidance are included to standardise practice across shifts.

They’re made from robust recycled plastic with permanent screen printing. When they eventually retire, they can be recycled again.

Sachets are compact—1 box = dozens of bottles’ worth. We can set par levels per store and a simple monthly auto-replenishment.