Whether you want to be a lot “greener” or just a little, we can design a custom program to fit your needs!
Our Healthy High Performance Cleaning Program
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“Green cleaning” has become an essential part of the facility services industry. The term refers to an approach to cleaning that seeks to promote health while minimizing environmental impact. The rise of green cleaning and the recognition of the need to “clean for health” has grown as research has underscored the effects of interior air quality (IAQ) on worker health and well-being. Modern facilities are much more “airtight” than their predecessors; and while this promotes energy efficiency, it can also compromise IAQ, as dirt, dust and gases can become trapped inside. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in health problems, such as asthma and allergies, which some attribute to these IAQ issues.
Green cleaning addresses the role cleaning has played in this. Where chemicals or other products are deemed to be harmful, they are replaced with “green” alternatives that have little to no negative impact on health or the environment.
Currently, the standards for these products are defined by Green Seal, an independent, non-profit organization that exists to “promote environmentally responsible production, purchasing and products.” Green Seal evaluates and certifies products submitted by manufacturers, and develops and promotes standards for a wide variety of product categories.
Green cleaning also encompasses cleaning methods and procedures. This is an area for ongoing development, and organizations such as the Building Services Contractors Association International (BSCAI) are currently at work to establish standards for cleaning methods and procedures that will promote worker health and protect our environment.
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