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  • 08 May 2020 6:39 PM | Deleted user

    Breathe Easier, Live Longer and Save Money, by Switching to Natural Green Products

    Have you been thinking about making the switch to using natural green cleaning products? Well, let me nudge you along by giving you the cold-hard-facts about everyday cleaning chemicals compared to their natural green cleaning alternative brethren. By switching over to natural green cleaning products, you will save your family money, live longer, and enjoy full,easy breathing as a side effect.

    Most common household cleaners contain strong, abrasive chemicals such as chlorine, sodium hydroxide, and others that cause irritation and burning in the lungs. Do you remember learning which cleaners you can’t mix so you don’t accidentally make chlorine gas? I did, and I’m willing to bet you did too. The truth is, you shouldn’t have to worry about your cleaning solution exploding. By switching to green cleaning products such as baking soda, castile soap, and vinegar, you can clean pretty much anything in your home without having to cough your way through it.

    The fact that you have to wear gloves, masks and protective clothing while scrubbing your bathroom should warn you that what you’re using, isn’t great for you. Sure you could make the argument that using them every once and a while, but the reality is that you’re using these products weekly, if not daily. It’s kind of like getting an x-ray when you see the doctors running behind the wall. If they were only exposed to it in the amount that we are in a typical lifetime, it’s not a big deal. But since they’re exposed to it every day, well, now we have a reason to be heading for the hallway. So it should make sense that limiting or eliminating the usage of these will help you to live the life you love, for longer.

    The thing about branding, is that sometimes they’re really successful at convincing you to pay top dollar for their product. When in fact, there are plenty of great (and in this case better) alternatives that you can get for much less. After you switch to green cleaning products, you’ll be amazed at the staggering amount of money saved for your family. Most green cleaning supplies are naturally not that expensive and a little goes a long way. Not only that but because you use them in other areas of the household, they’re doing double (or triple) duty. A few of these heavy lifters include baking soda, vinegar, borax, coconut oil, and castile soap. Each one of these items can be used to replace cleaning items,personal care items, and even for cooking. Unfortunately, window cleaner can only be used for window cleaning. 

    By making simple switches to green cleaning products and, you can have a drastic increase in you and your family's quality of life. Not only is it fiscally or environmentally responsible, but it means you’re also taking toxic chemicals out of your household. Once you start cleaning with green cleaning products, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner.

    Green cleaning doesn’t just stop at the house though, consult with a green cleaning professional at IJCSA. All members are certified yearly to ensure they’re up to date on the latest information and techniques. IJCSA has over 2,500 members across the globe and has over 10 years in the janitorial and sanitation industry. You can find the perfect professional for the job here, in their green cleaning directory.



  • 08 May 2020 3:26 PM | Deleted user

    It's best to have certified IJCSA Members to do the work for you, so you will have someone with the knowledge and skills to more effectively clean commercial areas and treat carpets so they look and smell so much better.  The job will get done right and the Members are trained the IJCSA way.  We know what products to use on specific carpets and what equipments will get the best result for you.  


  • 08 May 2020 3:20 PM | Deleted user

    A carpet cleaning program is an important element of any cleaning business.  Not only is it an important part of cleaning but it will help the life of the carpet and ultimately save people and businesses money from having a longer carpet life.  There are many dust particles and stains that can develop with normal wear an tear of carpets and depending on the type of carpet used, some are more stain resistant or better for wicking away moisture.  Techniques like rinsing, blotting and drying help to perform the right actions to stains and soils.  Also, learning to NEVER use hot water to remove blood  or NOT Ammonia to treat dog urine; are valuable tips.  Deodorizing is an important to kill harmful germs and neutralize odors and clean.  I will use. What I learned here to better my business, education my team, and ultimately gain loyal clients. 

    I will do my research even more on what I need and based on the Certification I received from IJCSA, what makes the most sense in implementing a carpet cleaning program in my company and what that exactly looks like.  I will have a list of cleaners and equipments that we use and make sure I include before and after photo results in may portfolio.  Most buildings have carpets and it is an important skill that any business and home need to maintain.  Thanks to the training I got here with IJCSA, I am now equipped for carpet cleaning success.  


  • 08 May 2020 12:41 PM | Deleted user

    Mold remediation is the entire service of handling a mold infestation.  WaterPro Environmental Service is planning to leverage it's position in disinfection in order to become certified as a master cleaner.  We plan on showing customers how to provide a safe environment for their customers.

    Indoor air quality sampling should be a service for us to add.  We want to make sure all tools are available to ensure our customers are safe.  In many cases HVAC issues are the root cause, so understanding the entire system and how they function together will allow us to provide top of the line service to our customers.

    Now that we are a certified mold remediation service, we can be one of the only providers in our area for mold.  I received a phone call just a few weeks ago where there are no providers in our surrounding areas, so this could be a gold mine for our business while we provide a valuable service to our customers.  We hold health and environmental safety as a paramount to our foundation.  If you value your customers health and safety you should schedule an appointment today.

  • 08 May 2020 11:37 AM | Anonymous

    Green Cleaning should implement more efficient cleaning practices to reduce waste and chemical use. It should also emphasize the use of non-toxic, environmentally friendly cleaning products

    Cleaning efficiency which are things like installing the proper mats at every entry way to trap dirt and pollution from entering the building. Having training staff to use chemicals and cleaning equipment properly. Main thing is when concentrating oil high traffic " touch points " such such as door handles, faucets, and other areas that people frequently come in contact with. Some other benefits are the health and safety it helps with stuff like reducing asthma attacks, keeping dust and chemical allergens at bay, improves overall indoor air quality and helps keep some type of control of the germs that's moving around. Green cleaning is all about reducing waste and cleaning more efficiently. The cleaning products are low allergenic, non- toxic, and 100% biodegradable cleaning agents, high performance, energy- efficient cleaning equipment, microfiber clothes, mop heads and dusters, last is recycled paper products. Once i've did my research I decided to use all these types of cleaning products and methods into my company for all these same reasons. It protects the health of my employees and also my clients.

  • 08 May 2020 10:49 AM | Deleted user

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  • 08 May 2020 2:13 AM | Deleted user

    In the cleaning industry, there are choices that need to be made which ultimately define and shape future and repeat business.  Or in a household setting, can affect you and your families health and daily life.  The supplies used and how  they are used can be the difference between an exceptional job well done and an average performance, in a corporate setting.  Supplies can affect whether or not a company is successful to the public, the employees working for the company and ultimately the environment.  Someone in your family can start having an allergic reaction or worse a cancer diagnosis, due to the products that are suppose to help and clean your homes and workplaces.  Everyday cleaning supplies have harmful, toxic ingredients and whether these supplies are used in homes or commercial, the knowledge of their affects must be communicated.  Comparatively, natural, green cleaning supplies have so many benefits and with IJCSA’s help, I will attempt to make this clear.
        How harmful are everyday cleaning supplies?  There are very many toxic and harmful ingredients in many cleaners.  I will touch on three to give a glimpse.  Alkyl phenoxy polyethoxy ethanols, found in laundry detergents and all purpose cleaners, causes chronic health problems.  Studies in England, have found that it can alter the activity of certain genes and lead to breast cancer.  Ammonia, a chemical most have heard of, is often found in window cleaner.  Ammonia has horrible affects on the body and has been known to cause a burning sensation in the eyes, nose and throat; pain in the lungs; headache; nausea; coughing; and increased breathing rate. OSHA even regulates the amount in the air to protect its workers.  Napthalene, a chemical in carpet cleaners, is derived from coal tar and known to cause allergic skin reactions and cataracts, alters kidney function and is extremely toxic to children.  These are harmful and possibly lastly effects, of using everyday cleaning products.  
        There are natural cleaning supplies that are so much better to use and are naturally found in the environment.  These few are often used to clean surfaces and happen to be. Words you can pronounce.  Baking soda is made of soda ash and alkaline.  It is known as an air freshener and a carpet deodorizer.  White Vinegar cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, stains and build-up.  Lemon is a strong food acid that some even have growing on there trees in this area.  Lemon is effective against most household bacterias and smells clean and fresh.  Cornstarch is found in most kitchens in America.  It can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets.  Isopropyl Alcohol is an excellent disinfectant.
        Natural and green substances are their active ingredients in green cleaning.  Simple Green is a popular cleaner that has stood the test of time.  “Simple Green is a brand of cleaning products produced by Sunshine Makers, Inc. Their most well known product is Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner, which in 2004 totaled sales of at least $5.7 million USD.”  Though the company has had some toxic concerns, it stands by its 3 Million dollars in safety testing and is very often used many kitchens.   
        What are the advantages of green, natural cleaning products?  Ultimately, the use of natural cleaning products allows companies and individuals to clean on their terms.  They control the environment, get the job done well, and can save money and be very successful.  The negative affect versus the positive affects are easy to see and with the knowledge and resources IJCSA provide, together, we can continue to clean the best, natural and effective way for communities and to enhance our environment.  

  • 07 May 2020 9:16 PM | Deleted user

    Customer Satisfaction is the essential element for all cleaning services here in the IJCSA. It is important that all customers and potential clients feel that their questions and concerns are being taken care of in a timely matter. Having the best communication between the client and the professionals is what keeps the solidarity. Being transparent and doing all you can to help someone in need is what cleaning services do. If there is no relationship between professionals and their clients, there would not be a successful business. Customer service is not just about helping people, but talking to people with respect and being kind.

    For example, ask your potential client how he or she is doing before getting to the root of the problem. Give them that satisfaction of being the “center of attention”. I believe that the customer is always right no matter what. Ensuring that you have your clients or potential client’s best interest into helping them. There is a difference between empathizing and sympathizing! YOU WANT TO BE AN EMPATHIZER. Someone who sympathizes only comfort their clients, but someone who empathizes not only comfort but have a solution to their client’s needs. Customer service is the center piece to keep a business going because at the end, you need the clients.

    This link down below is our contact services

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


  • 07 May 2020 8:21 PM | Deleted user

        Why is being Green Certified so important?  The cleaning products the so many people use are harmful and have lasting affects.  Green cleaning techniques and products avoid the use of chemically-reactive and cleaning products which contain various toxic chemical; some do emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs).  This can cause respiratory and dermatological problems among other adverse effects.  “Green cleaning can also describe the way residential and industrial cleaning products are manufactured, packaged and distributed. If the manufacturing process is environmentally-friendly and the products are biodegradable, then” they are termed green.  Getting knowledge in these areas are vital to your businesses.  
        What is in it for me as an individual?  Green Certification and usage will reduce human health risks by decreasing exposure to harmful chemicals.  Most people want to be healthier.  These ideas and becoming certified goes well with our ‘healthy diet and exercising’ society that we live in today.  
        Why is Green knowledge so important for my business? The sustainability of Green products will involve considering the long-term consequences of industry and manufacturing in the overall cleaning business. Economic sustainability involves developing long-lasting systems of trade, while ensuring that these systems have a lesser impact on the environment than previous methods. Corporate benefits involved focuses upon the environmental and social impact of business actions and growth the business can have through enacting greener solutions.  
        Being Green Certified is a MUST in the times we are living.  The pros outweigh the cons and Green cleaning is the way to go. It is all about knowing what and how to clean, the best ingredients to use in any given situation, and getting the best result without lasting affects.  Companies like ABC Green Services and Naturally Green are Companies that have experience with green cleaning.  Reach out to them today if you need any cleaning services.  Get Green Certified today to benefit yourself, your business and those around you.    

  • 07 May 2020 7:33 PM | Deleted user

    So you NEED a GREEN business….IJCSA can help you do this here: https://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services.  Here are two basic natural recipes that everyone can use.  Window and glass cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar with one gallon water – spray and wipe.  Green furniture polish: 1/4 cup vinegar with 3/4 cup olive oil OR mix 1/4 cup lemon juice with 1/2 cup olive oil. Wipe down furniture with a soft cloth and the solution.  Baking soda, vinegar and lemon are personally my favorite green products.  I hope this helps you want to go green and gives you some realistic ideas to be more green. 

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