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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.

Seminar Recap: Practice What You Preach - Steps to Becoming Sustainable
Jean Hanson
Seminar Recap: Practice What You Preach - Steps to Becoming Sustainable Many companies are claiming to be "green", but most are not "sustainable" companies. Stephen Ashkin of The Ashkin Group discusses the difference between being green and sustainable, and tips for getting started. . . . keep reading
WEBINAR: The Basics of Cleaning Chemistry - Part 2
WEBINAR: The Basics of Cleaning Chemistry - Part 2 In order to clean professionally, cleaning companies must understand the basics of cleaning chemistry. It is critical to choose the right cleaner for the type of soil being removed and the surface being cleaned. Without this knowledge, you or your employees risk damaging client property. In Part 2, we discuss the factors involved in selecting a cleaning product. . . . keep reading
WEBINAR: The Basics of Cleaning Chemistry - Part 1
WEBINAR: The Basics of Cleaning Chemistry - Part 1 In order to clean professionally, cleaning companies must understand the basics of cleaning chemistry. It is critical to choose the right cleaner for the type of soil being removed and the surface being cleaned. Without this knowledge, you or your employees risk damaging client property. In Part 1, we cover the role of cleaning and cleaners. . . . keep reading
How To Assess Indoor Air Quality For Your Commercial Cleaning Clients
Steve Hanson
"Green cleaning" and "cleaning for health" are no longer the exception for commercial cleaning companies, they're the norm. But while most cleaning companies are telling their clients and prospects they can improve indoor quality, these same companies do not have the experience to assess indoor air quality. If you are one of these companies, don't worry; there are things you and your employees can do to alert your clients to potential problems. . . . keep reading
AUDIO RECORDING: Kaivac No Touch Cleaning Systems
AUDIO RECORDING: Kaivac No Touch Cleaning Systems This is an audio recording with Colin Schneider of Kaivac No Touch Cleaning Systems. Colin discusses the different types of equipment available, features, how the system works, where you can use the system, productivity, green cleaning benefits, transporting the equipment. . . . keep reading
What To Look For When Choosing "Green" Floor Equipment
Steve Hanson
When you ask people about "green cleaning" they're likely to tell you it's about changing to environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals. But as most of you know, there's more to green cleaning than the chemicals you use. . . . keep reading
Episode #15 CleaningBiz.TV -- Sanitize Surfaces with UV-C Light, Test with ATP Meter
Episode #15 CleaningBiz.TV -- Sanitize Surfaces with UV-C Light, Test with ATP Meter In this episode we demonstrate how you can sanitize surfaces using an amazing new technology called the CleanWave Sanitizing Wand, and then test the effectiveness with an ATP Meter. . . . keep reading
Selling Green Cleaning Services to Your Prospects and Clients
Steve Hanson
Selling Green Cleaning Services to Your Prospects and Clients "Green cleaning" has been around for years and the move to going green by doing things to save energy and using green products is gaining momentum with many consumers. Many are more aware of the impact of chemicals and pollution on the environment, and have an idea of what a "carbon footprint" is. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: ISSA Convention Recap - Transmission of Infection and Prevention in the Workplace
AUDIO: ISSA Convention Recap - Transmission of Infection and Prevention in the Workplace AUDIO: ISSA Convention Recap - Transmission of Infection and Prevention in the Workplace. This presentation had many statistics that might surprise you, your clients and your prospects. Use this information to educate your clients and prospects so they can use preventive measures to reduce workplace absenteeism and save money at the same time. . . . keep reading
Episode #2 - CleaningBiz.tv - David Holly Talks About Green Cleaning
Jean Hanson
Episode #2 - CleaningBiz.tv - David Holly Talks About Green Cleaning Episode #2 -- This is an interview with Green Cleaning guru, David Holly. In the interview, David talks about: 1) the future of the cleaning industry as it relates to green cleaning; 2) is certification necessary and how to prepare if that is your goal; 3) how to differentiate your cleaning company from everyone else offering green cleaning. Hosted by Jean and Steve Hanson, Co-founders of TheJanitorialStore.com and MyHouseCleaningBiz.com. To subscribe, visit CleaningBiz.tv. . . . keep reading
Tips For Mopping With Microfiber Flat Mops
Steve Hanson
If you are used to mopping with regular string mops, you'll soon realize that mopping with microfiber flat mops is very different. Some employees of cleaning contractors complain about streaking, so the following are tips from a cleaning business owner on training employees on how to mop with microfiber flat mops. . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Interview with Mike Robert of American Dryer
AUDIO: Interview with Mike Robert of American Dryer Whether you provide green cleaning services to your customers or just want to save your customers money, you'll want to listen to this recorded interview. American Dryer's products can save customers 95% of paper towel costs while protecting the environment. Mike explains the cost analysis you can do with your customers, how using air dryers can reduce land fill waste, how they can save 80% on energy costs, and how using the Extreme Air dryer can help your customers gain LEED points. . . . keep reading
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
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