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Green Cleaning and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)

Have you heard the term "green cleaning" but just aren't quite sure what it means to your cleaning business?  Green cleaning is no longer the exception, but is growing in popularity and more and more businesses are asking their cleaning contractors to use "green" cleaning products and techniques.  Green cleaning is not only better for the environment, but also creates a healthier workplace for employees, students and business visitors. 

There is more to green cleaning than buying and environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals.  Green cleaning is a whole system of cleaning that not only uses "less" toxic chemicals, but also different types of equipment, such as vacuums with hepa filters, and different techniques that decrease the amount of chemicals needed in the cleaning process. 

The articles in our Green Cleaning section will help you to understand the actual process of green cleaning as well as knowing how to choose the best equipment and products to use for green cleaning whether it is in a residential or commercial situation.

Health Effects of Traditional Cleaning VS Green Cleaning
Jean Hanson
Health Effects of Traditional Cleaning VS Green Cleaning "Green cleaning" is an often used buzzword in the cleaning industry. There is a lot of information available about green cleaning products and principles, but what it comes down to is providing a healthy work environment for your customers and your own employees. So what does that mean? . . . keep reading
6 Tips For Implementing a Green Cleaning Program
Jean Hanson
You've been thinking about it for a long time and finally decided it's time to make the change. Your cleaning company is going "Green"! Now what? Do you know what you need to do before implementing a green cleaning program? . . . keep reading
VIDEO: How to Protect Your Cleaning Company From Being Greenwashed
VIDEO: How to Protect Your Cleaning Company From Being Greenwashed In this video, Steve and Jean Hanson talk "greenwashing". There is way too much deceit on the part of manufacturers so we as cleaning business owners need to know how to protect ourselves from false claims. . . . keep reading
VIDEO: Cleaning for Health vs. Cleaning for Appearance
VIDEO: Cleaning for Health vs. Cleaning for Appearance This is a video discussion with Steve and Jean Hanson about the difference between Cleaning for Health and Cleaning for Appearance. There is a misconception that if it "looks clean" then it must be clean. But with growing concern over cleaning for health and the environment, cleaning business owners must learn the difference. . . . keep reading
9 Ways to Incorporate "Green Cleaning" into Your Janitorial Cleaning Service
Jean Hanson
Are you telling your customers that you provide green cleaning services? Many janitorial cleaning services are telling their customers just that, but all they've really done is changed some of their cleaning chemicals. . . . keep reading
Renewable Resource Products On The Rise
Steve Hanson
The green movement has not been slowing down, and manufacturers of green cleaning chemicals are putting more dollars into research and product development than ever before. Many of the products being developed are made from citrus, soy and hydrogen peroxide. These ingredients are all renewable resources, which is one of the reasons they're considered "green." . . . keep reading
AUDIO: ISSA 2008 Recap
The Janitorial Store
AUDIO: ISSA 2008 Recap This is a recap of the 2008 ISSA trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 8-11. . . . keep reading
Are You Providing Environmentally Conscious Cleaning?
Jean Hanson
If you're preparing to enter the new age of providing environmentally conscious cleaning, then you need to stay up to date with standards and regulations in the industry. Following are some of the agencies involved in setting green cleaning standards. . . . keep reading
Disinfectants and Green Cleaning: How to Make a Safer Choice
Jean Hanson
There is a lot of confusion surrounding the question of using disinfectants and providing green cleaning services. The first thing to keep in mind is that there is no such thing as a safe disinfectant - they are all designed to kill organisms. . . . keep reading
Cleaning Chemical Safety Tips for Hazard Communication Program
Steve Hanson
If you own a cleaning company you should have a Hazard Communication policy in place so that your employees know how to handle cleaning chemicals safely. Cleaning chemicals, even if they're certified as "green", still need to be handled in a safe manner. . . . keep reading
Does Hot Water Extraction Carpet Cleaning Affect Indoor Air Quality?
Steve Hanson
With all the talk about indoor air quality these days, people have become concerned that hot water extraction can adversely affect the indoor air quality of their homes and the buildings they work in. Is there a reason to be concerned? There shouldn't be, unless the carpet cleaning technician doesn't have the proper training or the right equipment for the job. . . . keep reading
VIDEO: Microfiber Floor Pads
VIDEO: Microfiber Floor Pads This video was shot at the 2008 BSCAI Convention. I'm sure you've noticed that microfibers are everywhere! And now they're making hard floor pads made from microfibers. Although they might cost more than conventional floor pads, they last up to 7 times longer so they're very economical. The vendor we talked to is from . . . keep reading
Have You Been "Greenwashed"?
Steve Hanson
Have You Been "Greenwashed"? Increasingly we are being inundated with messages to be eco-friendly and planet aware. However, some companies are making claims that are not exactly representative of the products they are promoting. By meeting only the minimum standards for labeling themselves as "green" or "eco-friendly" some companies are promoting their products as suitable earth-friendly alternatives, when in fact they may not be. This is called "green washing". . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Green Cleaning Certification Seminar Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention and Trade Show
Jean Hanson
AUDIO: Green Cleaning Certification Seminar Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention and Trade Show This is a recap of the Green Cleaning Certification Seminar at the 2008 BSCAI Annual Convention and Trade Show. The presenter was Mark Petruzzi, V.P. of Certification for Green Seal. He spoke about pricing, training requirements and upcoming residential cleaning certification. . . . keep reading
How You Can Improve Indoor Air Quality by Switching to Green Cleaning
Jean Hanson
How You Can Improve Indoor Air Quality by Switching to Green Cleaning Did you know the air inside a building is usually 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air and can contain up to 100 times more pollutants than the air that's outside? Poor indoor air quality is a common problem in commercial office buildings, which is why many building owners and managers are requesting green cleaning services from their cleaning contractors. . . . keep reading
Traditional Cleaning vs. Green Cleaning - Part 2, Restroom Cleaning
Steve Hanson
Our previous tip of the week gave an example of a traditional cleaning method, and then what it would look like if you used green cleaning chemicals, tools and cleaning systems in the same situation. This tip looks at restroom cleaning using green cleaning techniques. . . . keep reading
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