{"id":76089,"date":"2025-07-28T08:35:36","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T06:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/?post_type=portfolio&#038;p=76089"},"modified":"2025-07-28T08:45:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T06:45:22","slug":"sustainable-cleaning-practices","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/en\/portfolio-item\/sustainable-cleaning-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"The principles of sustainable development guide Wasaline&#8217;s cleaning practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-mdmq9c6c-49011dd329ba88bf036041527c2335f0 avia-slideshow-featured av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-hidden av-no-slider-navigation av-hide-nav-arrows av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   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height=\"430\" title='archipelago-buffet-entrance-panorama' alt='Entrance to restaurants of Aurora Botnia'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/archipelago-buffet-entrance-panorama-1500x430.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/archipelago-buffet-entrance-panorama-350x100.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-76089'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2an0e97-b44a927a13b05fa8aaeb423452b71162 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_slideshow_full  el_before_av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdmpsxso-c1f4cd147fbcd830e5a888cd0729574c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mdmpsxso-c1f4cd147fbcd830e5a888cd0729574c{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mdmpsxso-c1f4cd147fbcd830e5a888cd0729574c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mdmpsxso-c1f4cd147fbcd830e5a888cd0729574c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mdmpsxso-c1f4cd147fbcd830e5a888cd0729574c av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The principles of sustainable development guide Wasaline&#8217;s cleaning practices<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1k3dj63-42a3a348f640dda074fb9dec2963254a av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><\/div><\/p>\n<div  class='flex_column av-122prl7-82ddf6dbe303a36da075f19ece3140a3 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdmqafi2-c886e40d2a9e1faef8bf37e312cd4261 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>At Wasaline, sustainability is not limited to low-emission shipping, but is reflected in everything, including the cleanliness of the ship.<\/p>\n<p>The direct impact of cleaning on the environment is certainly smaller compared to, for example, propulsion of the ship, but with over 1,000 departures and over 250,000 passengers per year, cleaning requires a lot of resources.<\/p>\n<p>Wasaline&#8217;s sustainable cleaning choices stem not only from the shipping company&#8217;s certified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/en\/about-us\/sustainability\/\">sustainability strategy<\/a>, but also from the knowledge that most sustainable methods are often also the smartest.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 This is especially true in terms of cleaning, says Wasaline&#8217;s cabin attendant <strong>Malin Hortans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Clean and hygienic facilities require high-quality cleaning. Hortans says that thoughtful and smart methods produce a better result than excessive use of chemicals, water and energy.<\/p>\n<p>Sustainable choices are not just about materials and methods, but also about attitude and professionalism \u2013 and that is exactly what the Wasaline cleaning team has.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdmqb8pg-bfeab008eb5101ff829dec749a65d551\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mdmqb8pg-bfeab008eb5101ff829dec749a65d551{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mdmqb8pg-bfeab008eb5101ff829dec749a65d551 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mdmqb8pg-bfeab008eb5101ff829dec749a65d551 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mdmqb8pg-bfeab008eb5101ff829dec749a65d551 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Less is smarter<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdmqbo2p-e6f9353b70a7cbf49da68cadcbd46335 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>According to Hortans, a fairly small selection of detergents is enough for regular cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 You need to have neutral, acidic and alkaline detergent. But not always: mirrors, for example, can often be cleaned with just water and a clean cleaning cloth, she says.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest problem with detergents is the chemicals they contain, some of which, especially phosphates, cause damage when they get into waterways. The detergents used by Wasaline are biodegradable, meaning that the chemicals they contain break down into smaller components such as water, carbon dioxide and mineral salts.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 And under no circumstances is sewage water discharged into the sea. Everything is transported to the water treatment plant, Hortans underlines.<\/p>\n<p>The ship is also currently testing new probiotic detergents that utilize the ability of nature&#8217;s own microbes, probiotics, to produce enzymes that break down dirt and utilize it in their own metabolism. In addition to the surfaces cleaned during cleaning, probiotic detergents are also expected to have a similar effect on the cleanliness and condition of the ship&#8217;s sewage system.<\/p>\n<p>The detergents used on the ship are delivered in large five-liter canisters as concentrates. They are diluted with water and transferred to reusable spray bottles, significantly reducing the amount of packaging waste.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdmqdz19-72406781a64767471d5a3159e7b59f84\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mdmqdz19-72406781a64767471d5a3159e7b59f84 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mdmqdz19-72406781a64767471d5a3159e7b59f84 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mdmqdz19-72406781a64767471d5a3159e7b59f84 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-63962 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-63962 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/InsideCabin-845x684.jpg\" alt='Inside cabin' title='DCIMCamera01IMG_20240603_092021_00_026.jp'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/InsideCabin-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/InsideCabin-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdmqelem-1216fa76bf769627e5f3a3f56230d2e3\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mdmqelem-1216fa76bf769627e5f3a3f56230d2e3 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdmqelem-1216fa76bf769627e5f3a3f56230d2e3 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Sustainability tip for cabin passengers: only opening the beds you actually use reduces the need for laundry.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mdmqccfe-0f92874a7123c7307ecd47997ddfd46c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mdmqccfe-0f92874a7123c7307ecd47997ddfd46c{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mdmqccfe-0f92874a7123c7307ecd47997ddfd46c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mdmqccfe-0f92874a7123c7307ecd47997ddfd46c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mdmqccfe-0f92874a7123c7307ecd47997ddfd46c av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >New generation cleaning methods<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mdmqcn5y-d197af1c6b21b67382f01e56144e3344 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>In addition to ecological cleaning agents, Wasaline utilizes so-called new generation cleaning methods and techniques that minimize the need for water, detergents and energy.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 The use of water cannot be avoided in cleaning, but for example, efficient steam cleaning uses only a fraction of it, and the energy-efficient carpet cleaner we have just introduced does the same, Hortans explains.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of disposable washcloths, Wasaline uses washable, durable microfiber cloths that reduce the amount of waste.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 The small amount of waste that is inevitable generated is, of course, delivered for appropriate recycling in accordance with the shipping company&#8217;s environmental program, Hortans summarizes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style 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