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  • 17 May 2020 10:28 AM | Deleted user

    Why Every Person Should Only Perform Natural Green Cleaning

    Green cleaning benefits the health of every living thing that exists within earth’s environment. It is also IJCSA goal to encourage its members to implement a green cleaning program in the fight against unsafe and unhealthy uses of toxic materials and chemicals. Green cleaning services go beyond just using environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals. It’s also about reducing waste and cleaning more efficiently. 

    Remember the effects associated with the uses of toxic cleaning and other chemicals are many. These effects are caused by various classification of toxicity follows:

    ·       Irritants (e.g., isopropyl alcohol, acetone) produce reversible inflammatory changes of the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. The substance is corrosive if the damage is irreversible.

    ·       Sensitizers are chemicals capable of producing an allergic response. The body produces little or no immune response at the initial exposure. However, with repeated exposure, the immune system can be sensitized and subsequently evoke an allergic response to the allergen. Respiratory tract sensitizers, such as isocyanates, natural rubber latex proteins, or ethylene diamine, can cause asthma. Skin sensitizers, such as nickel, fragrances, chromates in cement, formaldehyde, and glutaraldehyde, can cause allergic contact dermatitis.

    ·       Genotoxicity is a specific type of toxicity. Genotoxic chemicals can damage and alter genetic materials within the cells, which may cause carcinogenicity or birth defects.

    • Carcinogens are chemicals capable of causing cancers in humans. A list of carcinogens has been prepared by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization (WHO).
    • Mutagens are chemicals that can cause changes in the DNA of cells (mutations), which may result in various diseases or abnormalities in future generations. Mutagens such as chloroform and ethylene oxide can affect cells of the reproductive system (sperms and ova). Other mutagens, including benzene, lead, and vinyl chloride, can affects cells that are not part of the reproductive organs (e.g., liver, kidney, or blood cells).
    • Teratogens are chemicals that cause birth defects, abnormalities, developmental delays, or fetal death, but cause no damage to the mother. Methyl mercury, lead, and xylene are some examples of chemical teratogens. The developing fetus at the two‐ to eight‐week stage is at highest risk.
    • Reproductive toxins are chemicals that can affect the ability of both men and women to produce offspring. The adverse effects of reproductive toxins include sterility, reduced fertility, and spontaneous abortion.

    Every living thing on planet earth are impacted by the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The way we manage energy and the manner in which we utilize the scarce resources on this planet can determine the health and safety of everything that lives on planet earth.

    In this regard we believe our employees, customers and vendors should become intimately familiar with the procedures, adopting them not only in the workplace, but in our everyday lives to ensure the longevity of the planet. We believe, if we all do our part to preserve the environment, we will leave a better home for future generations. We believe using only natural green green chemicals will reduce hazards, improve the health of humans and save the planet on a whole.


  • 17 May 2020 9:13 AM | Deleted user

    The effects of greenhouse gases and the greenhouse effects are well documented. While in the Caribbean we have only two weather patterns, dry or sunny weather and wet or rainy weather, we are not exempted from the global crisis of changing weather conditions. The Caribbean is hit every year by extreme winds call hurricanes. We in the Caribbean also have to do our part, just like every other region of the world to save our species of plants, wildlife, waterways, oceans and the delicate life of all living things on this planet. This is why green thinking is so important to the preservation of life on this beautiful earth given to us by the Creator. We will be foolish to assume that only the areas that do not adhere to green management will be affected. It is the entire Earth that will face rising sea levels, the el nino and el nina effects and changing weather patters. Already we have seen the effects of greenhouse gases in many parts of the world.

    Advocating the uses of green chemicals is no more a dream conceived years ago without the appropriate actions to follow. Green cleaning is only one aspect of the green thinking arsenal. As green cleaners our occupation is primarily focused on the preservation of natural life and health inside and outside living and working spaces.

    It is well documented the many sicknesses and diseases that are caused by the uses of toxic chemicals currently on the market in our neighborhood stores. These chemicals are responsible for millions of  fatal illnesses and deaths, not just to humans, but also to plants and animals. Reducing and eliminating these harmful chemicals can result in a 60% reduction in fatal diseases leading to death and preservation of the environment. All of earth must get on board to save our planetary home.

    Every living thing on planet earth are impacted by the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The way we manage energy and the manner in which we utilize the scarce resources on this planet can determine the health and safety of everything that lives on planet earth.

    In this regard we believe our employees, customers and vendors should become intimately familiar with the procedures, adopting them not only in the workplace, but in our everyday lives to ensure the longevity of the planet. We believe, if we all do our part to preserve the environment, we will leave a better home for future generations.

    Green cleaning benefits the health of every living thing that exists within earth’s environment. It is also IJCSA goal to encourage its members to implement a green cleaning program in the fight against unsafe and unhealthy uses of toxic materials and chemicals. Green cleaning services go beyond just using environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals. It’s also about reducing waste and cleaning more efficiently.

    Our most precious and abundant natural resource are our water, our air, our land and crops and the thousands of species of animals, birds, reptiles, fish and insects. We all should want to keep our fresh water protected from toxic cleaning chemicals and products. Our air from harmful sprays and chemicals and our creatures from ingesting harmful and deadly chemicals. Whether you’re currently part of a green cleaning program, or seeking out green cleaning options, there is help for you to begin putting a green cleaning program together or if you are looking for certified green cleaning service providers. Follow this link https://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services


  • 17 May 2020 12:10 AM | Deleted user

    It has never been more important than now to hire a professional cleaning service to clean your house.  Not all cleaning services are the same.  Just like some of the chemicals used to clean your house are not all the same.  Hiring a professional cleaning service from IJCSA.org can make a difference in your home's appearance as well as your family's well being and health.  The professional techniques and knowledge on using the proper cleaners and methods will help your family combat illnesses and germs.

    Let one of our professionals meet with you, walk thru your home and provide a personal and detailed plan on how to get your house cleaned against any allergens.  Let us take the time consuming task of cleaning your house away from you and let you get back to your family and creating memories. 

    A clean and fresh smelling home feels better, especially when someone else cleans it. It is such a great feeling to walk into the front door to an immaculate home and knowing that you don't have to tackle a long list of chores, instead you can enjoy your day.  So leave the cleaning to a professional.  Visit ijcsa.org and look for the Home Cleaning/Maid Service Directory for the nearest cleaning service in your area. 

  • 16 May 2020 9:46 PM | Anonymous

    The primary benefit of OSHA blood borne pathogens training is the safety of our employees, Any custodial staff that handles sharp bins, contaminated objects, biohazard waste, should know how to protect themselves against and what to do in case of exposure.

    Another benefit is that our clients can rest easy knowing you have a team properly trained in handling contaminated material, it may should like an small thing but clients will be happy to know that the staff is educated in their own when it comes to blood borne pathogens, especially if client is a medical doctor or doctors office.

    It is important for cleaning employees and staff to know about blood pathogens because anyone exposed to them are at risk for serious or life-threatening illnesses. Microorganisms present in  blood that can cause disease in humans.

  • 16 May 2020 8:24 PM | Deleted user

    As we all know, especially in these times how important it is to be educated on bloodborne pathogens.  It is important that all employees be educated when working in these environments to prevent any spread to co workers as well as friends and family.  

    We all should be educated not only on the different bloodborne pathogens but more important we should all pay close attention to Universal Precautions.  Some of the these activities can be tedious but we must go the extra mile to ensure that we are all protected.  Things such as picking up rags and other exposed things with tongs may seem time consuming but when available they should be used to prevent any accidents.  The removal and disposal of PPE is just as important. 

    It may be easy to take off PPE and throw it in the closest trash can but it is important to dispose these things in the proper can and handled with care.  All things that have been exposed should be treated as if they have been exposed to infected areas.  Just as important, hands should be thoroughly cleaned after removing all PPE.

    Being educated on blood borne pathogens is the key to safety and preventing the spread.  With all employees having this knowledge.  It not only protects your team/coworkers, it also protects your team infecting loved ones.


  • 16 May 2020 7:32 PM | Deleted user

    We have altogether grown accustomed with sanitizing our homes, workplaces, and bodies aimed at vanquishing every last germ that crosses our paths. You can find these products displayed on the shelves in groceries, supermarkets, hardware stores and variety stores. In Trinidad and Tobago, little is being propagated regarding the harmful effects of cleaning chemicals. While using these products may sound like a good plan at first glance—after all, we are of the view that all germs are determined to make us unwell. However, before we reach for another bottle of sweet smelling cleaner for residential or commercial use, we should ask several important questions.

    In Norway for example, scientists recently released a ground-breaking 20-year study consisting of more than 6,000 participants that revealed a clear link between toxic cleaning products use on a daily basis and the risk of developing lung diseases. The more often these cleaners are used, researchers discovered, the more serious the effects to the lungs of those using them.

    Persons who worked as professional cleaners often suffered the most, incurring as much lung damage as would be expected in someone smoking 20 cigarettes every day, the study revealed.

    Many of the strong chemical ingredients in today’s cleaning products were put there specifically for their antimicrobial properties. Some of these harmful ingredients, such as parabens, ammonia, chlorine bleach, QUATS, Triclosan, and triclocarban, are absorbed through the skin in varying degrees—and once inside your body, they may upset your delicate microbial balance. But the manufacturers do not say that on the bottles nor do they give this information in their advertisements. Harmful chemicals in window cleaners, oven cleaners, disinfectants, hand-soaps, toilet bowl cleaners, and deodorizers have harmful effects on the human body and can, particularly if mixed, severely affect the lungs and ability for a person to breathe.

    It is no secret and the records are there to prove it that chemicals such as Triclosan and triclocarban have turn up in human blood, mucus, and even breast milk—and they’re so prevalent that it’s estimated the odds are about 40% that they are in our body, too. The fact that these dangerous ingredients get into breast milk is particularly disturbing: one study found that the gut microbiomes of both nursing moms and babies were affected by Triclosan exposure, driving home how important it is to protect our guts by being mindful not only of what goes into our mouths, but also what we interact with in our environment.

    Experts continue to reveal and organizations such as IJCSA continue to postulate the importance of green cleaning and the effects toxic chemicals on the environment. It is no mystery that toxic cleaning chemicals can easily find their way into soil, air, and water, and animal studies highlight the damaging potential for our planet’s wildlife. Zebrafish fed a diet infused with Triclosan experienced a dramatic alteration of their microbiomes after only four days. And when female rats were exposed to Triclosan during pregnancy and while nursing, both moms and pups developed gut dysbiosis.

    Conclusively, there are sufficient evidence to support the claims that occupational diseases are linked to the uses of many of these cleaning products sitting on the shelves in our stores. Whether it is North America, Europe, South and Central America or in the Caribbean, the harmful effects are the same. Thankfully, the earth is taking steps to preserve itself by raising up conscious and environmentally friendly partners to join the army of green cleaning soldiers which can be found lodged in the database of the International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association (IJCSA). The uses of green chemicals have little or no harmful effects on the human body and nature as a whole when compared with the effects of hazardous chemicals. The list of conscious and ready-to-go green cleaning companies can be found here: https://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services


  • 16 May 2020 5:49 PM | Deleted user

    Firstly, janitors and custodians work to serve others. They do their job in order to meet the needs of others. This aspect of their job is the basis of every other job out there, regardless of products or services being sold. Every public facility, public restrooms, work offices, hospitals and hotels, and restaurants to name a few, need janitorial services. Without them, there would be a lot of disgusting buildings and mad people around. There is a need for this type of work just like any other, so why look down upon the people doing it for you?

    Secondly, by performing janitorial services on a facility, a partnership is created between the service and the company they are cleaning for in order to serve the customers. The janitorial service is needed in order to keep customers or visitors happy. Take for instance a hospital. These doctors and nurses are giving high-quality care to patients. They rely on the cleanliness of their hospital to keep things sanitized and keeping patients feeling welcomed and not grossed out. Many people are coming in and out of hospitals so janitorial services are critical for their practice. Every time someone cleans for a company building, they are partnering with that specific company with is a great opportunity to keep both ends of the partnership valuable.

    Don’t be sucked into the culture where these people are below you because they’re just as important as you. Not one person’s job is more important than another. Janitors and custodians deserve to be treated with respect and not looked down upon. If it weren’t for them, there would be a lot of places you visit that you would not return to. A job that serves people well is a meaningful one.

    Here's some of our partners who can help you out with Janitorial services:

    https://commercialcleaningcorp.com/

    https://fullcirclecommercialcleaners.com/


    http://www.wecleanrugs.ca/


  • 16 May 2020 12:48 PM | Deleted user

         Research shows that having your carpets cleaned at least once per year, is essential to giving your carpet the longest life possible. With carpet prices being so expensive, it's most definitely in your best interest to keep them in tip top shape, for as long as possible. That being said, why would you want to place that investment into the hands of a company who isn't IJCSA certified? The truth is, you wouldn't!

         Attention to detail, stain, carpet and product knowledge, as well as professionalism are all qualities that you should expect from hiring any one of the companies found here. No stone is left unturned with regards to the training materials found within the IJCSA Course Material. Not only is that important to us as business owners, but it should important to you the customer as well. Don't trust your investment to anyone who is less than IJCSA Carpet Cleaning Certified.

  • 16 May 2020 11:26 AM | Deleted user

    Customer service is the base in which all great companies are founded. In fact a lot of times customers will flat out pick a company based on comments and recommendations made from other customers. 

    Great customer service is doing your job with a higher purpose. When you do your job with a higher purpose in mind you have the customers best interest at heart. Therefore you will be honest, friendly and will do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction. 

    Members of IJCSA are great at customer service. So much so that one of the first certifications that you must take prior to moving on to other certifications is the Customer Service Certification. This ensure that those moving on to other certifications are engaged and purpose driven individuals with their customer's best interest at heart. 

  • 16 May 2020 10:12 AM | Anonymous

       Janitors has an important role in our daily life. Their services helps with the cleaning and upkeep of many commercial building. Janitors provide services for schools, public restrooms, work offices, hospitals and hotels, and restaurants. When you enter an building, first expression is everything. A clean environment is a happy environment.

      One of the most important places that janitors clean is the bathroom, so individual can have a clean and sanitize place to use. The restrooms are the #1 place with the most everyday traffic. Making sure that the bathroom is sanitized from germs and having a pleasant scent is a plus.

      Another place that needs janitors is the hospitals. Due to all the different types of diseases and infections like COVID-19. Hospitals needs them the most. Janitors will make sure that every room will be cleaned and sanitized, comfortable for every patient. 

     Links: 

    commercial cleaning corporation  www.commercialcleaningcorp.com



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