Green Cleaning Methods
All Green Services uses the Green Seal established environmental requirements for cleaning service providers of residential, commercial, public and institutional buildings. The standard takes a systems approach with cleaning. Guidance is provided for tools and products used for cleaning and includes staff training and planning. The standard also includes emphasis on environmental improvements that reduce toxicity, waste and exposure to both building occupants and custodial staff.
Green cleaning is the process of using all natural products and methods that will help lessen short term health problems. Green cleaning is excellent for occupants who suffer from
- Allergies
- Respiratory Illnesses
- Scratchy Eyes
- Nausea
- Frequent Headaches
Green products are:
- Non-toxic
- Contain NO carcinogens
- Non-corrosive to the skin or eyes
- Non-combustible
- Do not contribute to poor indoor air quality
A healthy indoor environment can:
- Reduce building occupant illnesses
- Improve employee productivity
- Reduce doctor visits and absentees thus reducing health care and insurance costs
Important Facts
- The EPA has found that indoor air quality is 2 to 5 times worse than outdoor air and can be as much as 100 times worse.
- The World Health Organization states that 30% of buildings worldwide suffer from indoor air quality (IAQ) problems.
- The EPA made the clear connection between indoor air quality, cleaning and quantified the impacts at $60 Billion of lost productivity.
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