Partners in Grime, LLC is certified in Green Cleaning.  In an ever changing world with more and more companies wanted unique and natural options of cleaning and disinfecting, this certification will prove to be one of the most valuable on

Every day we hear more about harmful effects of chemicals used in everyday household cleaners.  Illnesses and disease are on the rise in both humans and our fur babies.  These numbers will undboubtedly continue to rise as time goes on and science is able to break down the origin of each sickness.

Green cleaning affords us all the opportunity to live a more carefree life knowing that we are not subjecting ourselves to the hazards of the common market.  

It keeps our waters cleaner and safer, and our plants and trees will also continue to grow and thrive as they once did prior to greedy companies not caring about the well being of our future generations.

Myself, as well as my clients, can rest easy knowing that not only are we doing the best thing for ourselves by using "green" products, but we are also ensuring that our future generations won't be harmed by poor and selfish decisions of hazardous chemicals.

Green cleaning is important to every form of life.  Keeping chemicals and carcinogens down to a minumum will promote healthier humans and land animals.  Disallowing chemcials do get into our waterways keep our ocean animals healthy.  If this doesn't happen, it would have a trickle down effect as seafood is a primary food source for many.  Eating contaminated fish anhd crustations will result in human illnesses as well.  To find a Natural Green  Cleaning  Company near you, click this linkhttps://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services.

Green cleaning is already widely used within our company and has been for some time.  As stated in previous forums, we have many schools with young children and we want to create the cleanest and healthiest environment for them to learn and grow.

Green products help create a safer, non toxic space for the students as well as the employees, thus reducing exposure and sickness which is often caused by the harmful ingredients of chemical cleaners.

   As a commercial/industrial/medical janitorial company or crew member. We must assume that we are dealing with life threatening materials/organisms. In order to protect ourselves and others from the spread of these diseases we must take all possible contaminations seriously and make every effort to prevent bloodborne pathogens from entering our or someone else's bodies.

   That is why we must use the proper PPE EVERY time we perform our work. That is safety glasses, mask/respirator, proper gloves, and proper disposal of material is vital. Also, we must not only think of our own protection, but the protection of all others that may come in contact down the line from our initial clean up. That means disposing of materials properly, and containing potential material properly is a must. 

   Making sure that everyone that is employed in your company has full knowledge of these proper techniques from Owner - Supervisor - Hourly Employee is critical. If the information chain is broken, then so is your system and you are responsible and possibly liable for that breakdown or spread of contamination. Remember we are talking about someone's quality of life being affected for performing a job. That is not to be taken lightly. So, remember! How serious the employer takes an issue is how important the employees will take it. Best wishes to all

IJCSA is THE place to find the absolute best cleaning services in your area.  The training and discussion forums are top notch!  Anyone looking to find a trained professional who knows the right chemicals and which process is best for your individual needs, simply needs to go no further.  You are just a click away to finding peace of mind knowing that your needs and expectations will be met, and then surpassed!  Click the link to find a business near you!  https://www.ijcsa.org/Carpet-Cleaning-Directory

At Partners In Grime, we have a large clientele of educational facilities as well as medical facilities.  In both of these areas of business, cleanliness is a necessity.  

In our educational facilities, it is of the utmost importance to promote a healthy environment for the children to get their best education with little to no downtime due to sickness.  With the way of the world, children are widely known carriers of lots of germs!  They also have a lot of carpet time within the classrooms, for reading, nap time, playtime, etc.  It goes without saying that germs are being spread on these carpets daily.  Proper cleaning as well as disinfecting these areas play a huge part in nipping the spreading of illnesses in the bud.

Equally, doctors offices have the job of keeping the germs to a minimum as well.   While carpeting is used far less in a medical setting, it is present in the office and hallway areas, both of which are high traffic/high attended areas.  Keeping the carpeting in these areas clean is as high a priority as cleaning the tables and such to create as sterile an environment as possible.

There are many reasons as to the importance of keeping a medical facility properly cleaned.  Aesthetic benefits of cleaning are necessary for attracting and retaining patients. 

Cleaning and disinfection play an essential role in healthcare settings by preventing healthcare-associated infections. The main way to control this is by keeping germs and pathogens contained. Patients of varying health conditions are present and exposure to other illnesses could ultimately be life threathening.

Training on the specifics of medical grade cleaning benefit the patients, staff and the communtiy as a whole by keeping the spreading of germs down to a bare minumum so the physicians can continue to do their job of treating their patients for the reason they are there,

Check out this link to find Certified  Medical Cleaning Companies near you.https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices

I became a green cleaning company a long time and it has been a process where I now help other cleaning companies move to becoming green.  I started out as a carpet cleaning company but one thing that became very clear as I went from a traditional company to a green company was that people gave me more authority.  My clients started to treat me with more respect and my opinions and knowledge became much more valuable to them.  I have a master’s degree in business but it was the forward thinking in transitioning my company that created an heir of authority my clients give to me.

When you make it happen to take the time to educate yourself through the IJCSA courses, this certification shows your clients you are not just another cleaning company or even just a company calling yourself green.  You have a process that designates you as being an expert in this field.  One this about being an elite, you will now see the best of companies start to look at you and what you can offer because they don’t want the schmuck who hasn’t read a label on product in 10 years in their building.  They are looking for the educated company that has a view of where the cleaning industry is going.

This Green Certification shows that you’re a company moving in a progressive direction.  It allows you to advertise this distinction and demonstrates to companies an ethical imperative that is truly unique to this industry.  You can increase this authority by education and offering of programs which make it simple for companies to become more ecological such as proper recycling and eco kitchen/bath use products.

The green certification course also allows for you to review many of your own practices and how they can be upgraded for better results.  In doing this, I will start educating my client base as well as the cleaners I work with some of the information I have picked up during the course.  This should not only increase my knowledge by way of review but demonstrate my own knowledge on the green perspective as a cleaner.

Workers that are cleaning bloodborne pathogens are of extreme importance, as they help stop the spread of dangerous diseases. It is important for employees to know the risks involved with working around bloodborne pathogens.  

Bloodborne Pathogens are pathogenic microorganism that can cause disease such as but not limited to HBV and HIV/AIDS. Taking proper precautions in handling can greatly reduce the chance of serious illness or death.

Knowing what personal protection equipment (PPE) to be used is a good first step in protecting yourself against bloodborne pathogens. Some examples may include but are not limited to eye protection, gloves, masks and face shields.

It is important for each cleaning worker to take the time to learn and be aware of  safely guidelines with bloodborne pathogens. Knowing these guidelines could help prevent contracting a disease and/or spreading one, it could save yours or others lives. 

Medical cleaning practices are the standard bearer for cleanliness in public. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities require the most attention with powerful disinfection and cleaning practices. However, in the age of COVID-19, shouldn’t the standards of cleanliness also make its way into residential and commercial cleaning solutions as well? Shouldn’t our homes and schools try to kill pathogens now, more than ever?

Using more powerful disinfectants in residential and commercial settings can help kill germs before they can infect. Regularly cleaning high-contact surfaces at the office can keep workforces at work and not sick at home. High-contact surface cleaning at home can keep families more healthy as well.

Healthier families mean that less germs are being passed around when in public, helping to protect the population and work from harmful bacteria, germs and viruses. Healthcare professional standards of using gloves, rigoriously washing hands before and after interactions should make its way into everyday life.

The janitorial services offered by members of IJCSA can bring these powerful and effective practices to your home or office. Using hospital grade cleaners and cleaning methods can ensure a healthy living or working environment. Use this Services Directory to find the closest member near you: https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices.