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Green Cleaning & LEED
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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.
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How You Can Improve Indoor Air Quality by Switching to Green Cleaning
Jean Hanson
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
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Traditional Cleaning vs. Green Cleaning - Part 1
Many cleaning companies have either made the switch to green cleaning or are planning to do so at some point in the future. But it can be tough to imagine just how big of a change it will be and what it will look like when you're practicing green cleaning methods and using green cleaning chemicals. . . . keep reading
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Green Cleaning Equipment Upgrades
Steve Hanson
If you're thinking about offering green cleaning services in 2008, then one of the things you must consider is the equipment you use. If you use upright vacuum cleaners with a cloth bag, then you're allowing dust to become airborne because the vacuum doesn't have a filtration system to keep the dust contained in the machine. Your upright vacuum is not an environmentally friendly piece of equipment and you should consider switching to another type of vacuum with a HEPA filtration system. . . . keep reading
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Cleaning Green vs. Green Cleaning
Steve Hanson
If you've thought about switching to green cleaning, you've got a lot to think about before jumping in feet first. First, you need to know just what green cleaning means. Too many people think that by switching to green cleaning chemicals, they're now providing environmentally friendly cleaning services. . . . keep reading
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2007 ISSA Convention Recap - Part 1
Jean Hanson
This is Part 1 recap of the ISSA convention that was held in Orlando, Florida. On Tuesday of the convention there were several sessions that covered the topic of green cleaning and these sessions are summarized in this article. . . . keep reading
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Green Cleaning Equipment Basics
If you're interested in offering green cleaning services, then the equipment you use must also be considered. The information below is taken from GS-42 Green Seal Environmental Standard, First Edition, Sept. 1, 2006: . . . keep reading
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Keeping Your Floors Looking Great With Green Cleaning Products
Steve Hanson
Floors, especially hard surface floors, cover a large percentage of a building and are areas that your cleaning workers will spend a lot of time maintaining. Many of the cleaners you use to take care of floors contain products can have harmful health and environmental effects. Switching to "greener" cleaning chemicals can reduce these effects and also lead to cost savings for your cleaning company. . . . keep reading
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Why Should My Cleaning Company Go Green?
Steve Hanson
Why should you incorporate "green" cleaning techniques into your every day cleaning routine? There is growing evidence to show that geen cleaning provides benefits to cleaning staff and building occupants. More and more building owners across the country are asking for products that are more environmentally friendly. . . . keep reading
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What is LEED and Why Should My Cleaning Company Learn More About It?
Steve Hanson
Across the country companies and businesses are becoming more environmentally friendly and many are starting to adopt LEED standards and protocols. Don't lock yourself out of a potential client by not understanding what LEED is. Preparing your company to clean "green" now can lead to more "green" in your pocket. . . . keep reading
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Cleaning with Hydrogen Peroxide
Steve Hanson
Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide - also referred to as H2O2 - is one of the easiest ways to make sure that you provide a safer, cleaner space, with lower bacteria levels, but without the risk of the toxicity that is sometimes associated with cleaners. By cleaning with hydrogen peroxide, you not only protect the health of your employees and the other building users, but you also help to reduce the damage that is done to the environment. . . . keep reading
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Green cleaning for health and a healthy environment
Steve Hanson
Green cleaning for health is one of the latest movements to be accepted among reputable cleaning companies who wish to provide a quality cleaning service, while maintaining an active respect for the protection of the health of the cleaning crew, as well as the other occupants and users of the building. Moreover, green cleaning for health also makes efforts to protect and respect the environment. . . . keep reading
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