Green Cleaning
Green Cleaning Services, Materials and Techniques
Green Cleaning in Central New Jersey
Green cleaning means the use of environmentally friendly cleaning agents. These are the cleaning products that have been certified free from harmful chemicals or are derived from eco-friendly or all-natural ingredients. Since the first environmentally friendly commercial cleaning products such as phosphate-free laundry detergents by Tom of Maine were introduced in the 70s, the green cleaning movement has become mainstream. Green cleaning is now standard in certain areas such as homes with young children or for people who suffer from allergies to certain chemicals.
The spread of eco-friendly cleaning practices in New Jersey
The 2006 executive order by the Governor of New Jersey Richard J. Codey mandated that state departments in New Jersey all use environmentally preferable cleaning products that minimize negative health impacts. Public programs like the certification program called Sustainable Jersey Schools is just one of the public service companies and activists spearheading the movement to go green in cleaning in the Garden State. These green cleaning advocates want to conserve resources and maintain and improve public health situations by raising awareness of the toxic effect of some chemical cleaners on the environment.
New Jersey’s Clean Water Action also works to educate people and implement positive changes that are beneficial for the environment. This is because cleaning chemicals drain down into the groundwater supply, and the most potent chemicals are insufficiently filtered out when the water is again put into use. This chemical-laden water also gets into the soil and rivers and has an adverse effect on soil, vegetation, plant, and river life. Conservation of resources and the removal of toxic agents in cleaning products gained traction in the Central New Jersey region along with growing awareness of toxins in our diet and environment.
Green cleaning products which are Certified Green Seal or Environmental Choice
The products which are used for the cleaning of all government offices in Central New Jersey should be certified Green Seal or Environmental Choice. They should be recognized as green cleaning products by the EPA Design for the Environment Formulator Program. Cleaning products may also be submitted to a laboratory to gain certification that they meet minimum standards of green cleaning products in the Garden State.
Natural and eco-friendly products may require some expertise and training to be effective. They may also require more elbow grease since harsh and abrasive inorganic chemicals are not used. However, with the help of professional green cleaners such as Commercial Janitorial, green cleaning methods will clean and disinfect your home without the addition of harmful or toxic chemicals into your family’s life.
CleanGradient and US EPA Design for the Environment
CleanGradient is an online database that lists the effect of the individual components of cleaning products on environmental and human health. Support is provided to producers of cleaning products by the DfE in producing eco-friendly products that are not hazardous to human health.
All-natural mold remediation
Natural products containing organic ingredients such as soda or vinegar may be used for the purpose of mold remediation with mild infestations on parts of a wall or ceiling. This is an alternative to using bleach on molds as well as professional mold remediation involving biocide. Biocides may be considered a health hazard by some building owners if used indoors since they are strong inorganic chemicals designed for the control of pests and insects as well as molds and fungi. The biocide may still be used if there is an extensive need for disinfection or if building inhabitants are immunocompromised.
Air Ducts Cleaning and HVAC duct cleaning
Air ducts, dryer vents, and HVAC vents and ducts require regular dusting, cleaning, and maintenance to make sure the building owners are supplied with clean and fresh air. This reduces the exuberating of respiratory tract problems such as asthma in the building’s inhabitants. Keeping the HVAC system clean and maintained will also keep the heating and cooling of the building working effectively and save on energy costs.
Training and procedures for green cleaning
Green cleaning will involve trained teams of green cleaners working together to disinfect, clean, and maintain buildings without introducing dangerous chemicals into the building. Continuous training and supervision mean that procedures such as recycling, and the correct use of eco-friendly products is strictly followed. Prevent toxins and chemicals from being a hazard to the health and wellbeing of your family, staff, or co-workers and opt for professional green cleaners such as Commercial Janitorial.
To employ the services of Commercial Janitorial’s green cleaning team contact our Central New Jersey office today.
Green Cleaning in Public Schools
Studies have shown that switching to green cleaning can improve attendance and student performance on standardized tests. Therefore school administrators interested in improving the schools performance and bottom line should take a close look at green cleaning. For example, the Healthy Schools Campaign calculated that each 0.5% increase in attendance would result in an additional $300,000 in funding for some larger school districts. Other studies found that after a major renovation in which green cleaning was a key component, both attendance and scores on standardized tests increased. Therefore green cleaning which minimize exposure to harsh aggressive cleaners and VOC emissions result in clean schools that provide a better learning environment while under maintained schools lose credibility A cleaner healthier atmosphere will assist in performance of learning.
Green Cleaning in Universities
The needs of Universities are very different from schools. Universities compete for the top students and faculty, and a green cleaning program offers outstanding marketing benefits. But beyond the marketing hype of green cleaning are real tangible benefits to the health of students and employees and if done correctly to the financial well being of your institution. Commercial Janitorial can provide a detailed transition plan to move your university towards a green cleaning program with safer cleaning chemicals absent VOCs and industrial solvents resulting in a healthier overall environment
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Healthcare
Hospital success is measured in terms of patient outcomes. Nosocomial infections (infections acquired in the hospital) are of utmost concern to hospital staff and administration. Implement a green cleaning program in your hospital, clinic or healthcare facility could be of enormous value to both patients and staff. Green cleaning not only produces a safer environment overall, it reduce occupational exposures to nursing and environmental services staff, waste reduction, recycling and green issues. Implementing a green cleaning program in a hospital can provide the following benefits:
- Green cleaning differentiate the hospital as it competes for staff and patients
- Green cleaning makes environments more pleasant places to work and stay while maintaining sanitary conditions
- Green cleaning kills germs without the usual disinfectant smell we normally associate with medical settings
- Green cleaning allows for use of traditional cleaners in operating rooms that require antiseptic conditions
- With Green cleaning offices and waiting rooms are cleaned with green products that do not contain harsh chemicals that cause noxious odors, eye and nose irritations, and respiratory problems
- Green cleaning uses environmentally friendly furnishings and supplies manufactured without toxic materials
- Green cleaning helps your facility conform to the Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) standards
- Improve safety, reduce waste, and become environmentally responsible
Green Cleaning in Nursing Homes
The green cleaning needs of a nursing homes differ significantly from the green cleaning needs of hospitals because their customers use a different decision-making process for picking a nursing home. Cleanliness is of course a very important issue, however due to increasing competition, marketing opportunities that green cleaning offers to help differentiate nursing homes from their competitors. By implementing a green cleaning program, your nursing home can promote real tangible benefits that improve quality of life for nursing home residents.
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Green Cleaning in Owner Occupied or Single Tenant Commercial Office Buildings
The needs of owner occupied or single tenant commercial Office Buildings focus around increasing productivity, quality, employee retention, sales and profits through creating a cleaner and healthier environment; more uninterrupted calls and happier occupant’s resulting in more sales and profits.
Green Cleaning in Multiple Tenant Leased Space Commercial Office Buildings
Because the property management company profits are not directly influenced by the increased productivity of occupants of multiple leased space commercial office buildings, their needs deal more with tenant retention, improved tenant satisfaction, reduced complaints, and marketing property to gain new tenants. Implementing a green cleaning program can help in all of these areas. Green cleaning adds real value to a property by cleaning from a green perspective. Green cleaning helps to maintain Class A status, lease space at a premium, and minimize tenant turnover by letting tenants to know that the building is cleaned and maintained from a healthy and sanitary approach. In a multiple tenant leased space commercial office buildings value to the owners investment LEED is the framework to obtain 12 points needed toward certification.
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Green Cleaning in Lodging and Hospitality
Green hotels are properties whose managers are eager to institute programs that save resources such as water, energy and reduce solid waste, while saving money. Distinguishing a property as a green building gives a proactive image A "we care" marketing campaign sits well with guests 83% of US travelers want to support environmentally responsible suppliers of products and services are willing to spend more money to do so Give guests a sense of contribution Let the guest know the products are doing the job needed, doing it well, and cleaning to protect human health "Green" Hotels Association recognize and support properties that are interested in environmental issues.
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