Janitors are not only important, but essential, to our daily lives for many reasons. 

Despite many risks, janitors play a huge role in protecting the health of building occupants. They prevent the spread of illness and infection and protect the indoor environment.  They are trained on proper cleaning and disinfection of high traffic facilities.

Janitors also keep restrooms properly stocked.  It is a horrible inconvenience when necessary items are not restocked on a daily basis.  These trained employees, more often than not, know to keep enough stock on site to meet the demands of the people using the facilities.

Additionally, janitors inspect the safety and functionality of all equipment 

that they clean.  If there are any leaks found or dysfunction in sinks, toilets, or urinals, they report it to the appropriate bosses and/or repair companies for minimum downtime and inconvenience.

There are many consideration to take into account when hiring a cleaning person or company. There is location, price, and references. However, one of the most important, and overlooked factors, is certification. Selecting an IJCSA certified cleaning person or company is a major step in the right direction. 

There is the old adage that any person can clean a house. At the IJCSA, and evidence based practice, this is not true. There are many different methods, cleaners, disinfectants, and various other considerations. A certified cleaner can tailor a plan for you and your home. Proper cleaning is a top priority.

Whether you are focused on cleanliness, pet odors, or elimination of infectious organisms; there is a specific course of action that should be taken. For example, if you have dogs in the home, and someone recently had a Covid infection, there are precautions that need to be taken. The home must be properly disinfected. The proper disinfectant must be selected that will not harm you or your pet. This is one of many reasons certifications are important. 

Selecting a certified cleaning person or company also leaves you with assurances. You can be assured the cleaning will be done with the highest standards in mind. Everytime, you will get the same high quality service. If you are spending money you might as well ensure you receive the highest quality products and services.

There are many reasons for choosing a certified residential cleaner. Be assured you will have the highest quality, most professional, and safest service. When you select your residential cleaning person or company, select an IJCSA certified Residential Cleaning Service provider. Your peace of mind will thank you. 

As a cleaner, following the correct procedures and protocols is very essential in regard to Bloodborne Pathogens because you are coming into direct contact with human blood, vomit and saliva.  We must be aware of diseases such as HIV, HBV etc. If we are not careful, we could expose ourselves through these pathogens through cuts and scrapes and other bodily fluids. It is also important that employers educate their employees and staff the importance in staying safe because you might not be aware who is exposed to bloodborne pathogen. It is hard to determine just by looking at someone or because they don’t look and feel sick. All employees and staff should always prepare for these things in advance by having some type of training in place. By having the proper training, you will know how to handle different types of situations that may happen that could save not only someone else’s life but yours as well.

When dealing with Bloodborne Pathogen, we must always wear protective gear no matter if you work in a healthcare facility, commercial and residential cleaning businesses and while working at any contaminated areas. We must use universal precautions by wearing rubber gloves, safety goggles, etc that help prevent the spread of Hepatitis B, HIV and HBV. Any containers with needled should be placed in a colored coded red or orange labeled trash bags.  When possible, always handle laundry cautiously. Always decontaminate surfaces and use Betco disinfectants when cleaning blood or other fluids.

Even with COVID-19 it is also important to take our health and the health in others seriously especially during the pandemic. If you are in the cleaning industry, we must do our due diligence in staying safe by washing our hands after each clean rather we are in our homes or cleaning other homes. This should be a daily practice. We should also follow OSHA guidelines. By not following the guidelines we could face serious fines.  To conclude, if taking these precautions seriously you will have peace of mind knowing that you, your staff and others you come in contact with are safe.  

Bloodborne Pathogens are pathogenic microorganisms that can eventually cause disease. They are found in human blood and other bodily fluids. They are disease causing. So you may not get symptoms immediately.

To prevent contracting a Bloodborne Pathogens, PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) should always be used. PPE includes any or all of the following:

Gloves, mask, eye protection, face shield etc..

It is extremely important to be aware and use safety guidelines. As not to get or spread infectious diseases or anything else. Your health and safety and the health and safety of others should always be top priority.

 

Customer service here at IJCSA is one of our top priorities. We spend a lot of time with clients in regard to customer service because we strive to have satisfied clients every time we provide a service. Customer service means assisting clients with issues that might occur or anything that could happen in our care. Our staff here at IJCSA provides clients with the best cleaning/janitorial training that is available. Good customer service leads to satisfied clients/ customers, who could possibly affect the growth of this company, and the training services that we provide to our clients.

You just might want to give IJCSA a try because we provide intense training to all members that are interested in obtaining certification in the world of cleaning/janitorial work on a professional basis.  With the recent pandemic afloat, we here at IJCSA make sure everyone is trained in customer service skills and they all know how to maintain an area that had been contaminated. It is so important to have a commercial cleaning service that can adapt to these challenging times. Our staff is knowledgeable about the cleaning products that we use to clean contaminated areas to ensure clients wherever you are within a facility you will feel safe from any viruses or contaminants.

Here are a few links that will provide more entail about our company:   IJCSA Business Directory.

The last few years have been stressful and hard for everyone. All of our lives have changed drastically! More stress and added chores daily. One thing that you do not have to stress you anymore is having a CLEAN HOME!!!

At IJSCA We will have your home SPARKLING again! A clean home is a happy home! We have the perfect fit for you too! Want someone that is always eager to be the best? Someone that always is happy to be there? Someone that will every day go above and beyond cleaning in your home?

Check out our list of companies to help you get back your sparkle!! 

https://www.ijcsa.org/Find-A-Cleaning-Service-Janitorial-Service

LOSING YOUR MIND?  LOSING YOUR COMMISSION?  LOSING YOUR HOME SALE?

Property owners, management organizations and realtors all too often are left losing valuable contracts or are forced to significantly reduce property values of homes and buildings due to the havoc mold and mildew can play in the overall air quality in the environment, not to mention possible unforeseen structural damage it might cause.  However, mold DOES NOT have to be a financial loss to you nor a health concern for your prospective client.  

MOLD AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT!  

Knowing that today's modern day consumer has access to an limitless amount of  information, it is not surprising to know that more people than ever are aware of the damage an out of control mold problem can cause.   Ranging from health problems, structural damage to their homes or hazards to their overall air quality, people are less likely to close on properties known to have mold and mildew issues.  Mold is a manageable condition.  Save your sale and call the professionals!

WHO ARE THESE PROFESSIONALS YOU SPEAK OF?

To date, mold remediation is not regulated by the state or national government.  Despite the on-slot of mold, "professionals" claiming to be certified and experienced, it is crucial that any remediation service is checked to ensure compliance with the EPA and/or IICRC.  Technically and quite disturbing is the fact that anyone can legally perform mold remediation services.  However, taking the time to find someone who has committed to providing THE BEST service are those individuals who seek training and certification from such reputable industry leaders as the EPA, IICRC or through micro-crc.  

WHAT SERVICES WILL WE MEAN TO KLEAN COVER AS PART OF THEIR MOLD  INSPECTION AND REMOVAL PROGRAM?

• Investigate Source of Problem
• Prepare Work Order To Address Source of Problem and to Prevent Future Mold Problems
• Non-Toxic Materials Utilized with All Employees Utilizing State of the Art PPE and Equipment
• Mold Testing By A Certified Laboratory
• We Provide Moisture Evaluation
• We Will Provide Structural Drying Equipment 
• Work Site Isolation, As Required, With Plastic Sheeting
• Complete Site Decontamination
• If Needed, Anti-Fungal and Anti-Microbial Treatments
• Thorough Carpet Cleaning/Upholstery Cleaning If Required

OSHA has the regulation which give us a great basis for area that have sharps and other hazards related to bloodborne pathogens.  I think we often forget that even in the areas we clean which are not specifically consider to contain these hazards they sometimes do.  Our staff has run into cleaning situations where the resident has an ailment or condition which leaves them using needles or there is blood from a cut.  In these situations, the protocols that OSHA has set up can be very important.

I have had several calls over the years where staff has called me wondering about how to treat blood or what to do with a syringe that has been left out.  My training in lab and pathogen clean up from working at the University of Minnesota left me with pretty good knowledge on how to deal with those situation but for untrained staff I have largely told them to stay away from them and just clean around it.  Yet, the last couple years have been a reevaluation on how we do business and all our staff goes into a cleaning job wearing glasses and disposable gloves.  

We have always run the carpet cleaning staff through a protocol on how to deal with blood types of issues.  Using disposable gloves and glasses is the main precaution we teach in those situations.  We also use a disinfectant before removing the stain.  

Reviewing this has taught me we need to be a bit more diligent with our cleaning staff and getting them more training in case they run into a blood pathogen issue.  For their safety and liability on our part, they need to have proper training so they know how to deal with such issues.  This will give them more peace of mind in dealing with the issue as well as the knowledge to take the proper steps toward dealing with it.

Being in a clean environment can encourage and motivate people to work better and also has alot to do with mental health. People function better in an area where it is clean and organized. Janitors are a major part of this world because without them, the workplace would severly be affected by the lack of a clean environment. a good clean work environment creates a good work ethic.

Our janitors and janitorial staff are the "pillars" in preventing diseases from spreading and creating a safe clean environment. Without them, the risk is very high in illness or disease that comes from unclean conditons. 

A clean environment creates good mental health also and Janitors and janitorial staff play a key role in mental health support by ensuring that the workplace is clean, which helps in having a positive attitude. 

Bloodborne Pathogens training is extremely important during this pandemic.  As a business owner, keeping my employees safe is very important to me.  These people are not just employees, they are apart of the Anointed Hands family. 

The cleaning industry has many different ares such as healthcare, maid service, janitorial service and commercial cleaning.  Each area has its on level of exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bacteria and viruses.  We must protect ourselves as provide the best possible service to our customers.  

Before we can take care of other we must take care of ourselves by wearing the proper PPE.  Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when you provide each service.  Each time you go into a building, office or  home, you are at risk of bloodborne pathogens and must use precaution and safety at all times.  PPE will minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illness.

Stay healthy so we can continue to provide good quality service to our customers.