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  • 29 Feb 2020 11:02 AM | Deleted user

    In todays world, its common to hear the word Green in reference to cleaning products, cleaning services, and cleaning techniques. Unfortunately, not all products, services or techniques are green as advertised, including products that are sold in stores under the guise of being green and safer for human use and the planet.

    One problem that consumers often run into when seeking truly green services from cleaning businesses is that they see Green in the name of the business, or otherwise touted on marketing materials, and they assume that the business is being honest with them or is educated enough to know what being green means. Unfortunately, many companies call themselves green cleaners, but are either ignorant or uneducated about what it takes to be a truly green company. The only way to be certain that you are getting a business that engages in true green cleaning practices and is educated on what that means is to find a company that possesses certification, as do all the services who are certified via IJCSAs Green Cleaning Certification.

    When seeking green cleaning practices and products, determining the counterfeit from the genuine is extremely important, and equally as difficult. However, if consumers are serious about hiring a green cleaning service, IJCSA has created a way for them to successfully find businesses which are committed to maintaining their education and certification in the field of Green Cleaning, ensuring that the risk of deception and/or ignorant advertising is all but eradicated. All consumers need do is visit IJCSAs Green Cleaning Service Directory and search their local area for a certified professional.

  • 28 Feb 2020 6:10 PM | Tony Park

    Being IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified will tremendously benefit Sir Speedy Cleaning Inc.. As the importance of safety is rising in the cleaning services, it is important for us to understand what it means to be safe for the customer as well as for the employees. The chemicals that are used commonly in cleaning services are chemicals that are very toxic to human body as well as to the environment. A lot of the chemicals are carcinogenic, meaning it is cancer-causing. Not only that, there are many negative effects on human body such as cognitive dysfunctions and respiratory problems.

    For instances, chlorine is most widely used chemicals that are very toxic. It reacts with organic materials in the environment to create other hazardous toxins that can cause reproductive, endocrine, and immune system disorders. It is listed as a hazardous air pollutant. That is why we have our employees gear up with safety equipment such as masks, gloves, etc. As well as we advise our customers to prevent from entering into the room where the room was treated with chlorine until the room is fully ventilated.

    We think, the main benefit we will be getting from being IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified will be employee and customer wellness. We will be providing the safe work environment for our employee by providing and implementing a green program. We will also be providing the safe environment for our customers who will spend most of their time in the room, etc. This will open up the doors for better customer relations with the company which can lead to many different benefits such as cost-saving, community building, etc. 

    Also, as the green cleaning program promotes using biodegradable, recyclable products, it will benefit us in protecting the environment that is given freely to us. By using green cleaning products, we will be reducing dangerous indoor pollutants such as VOCs. These are the reasons why being Green Cleaning certified will benefit Sir-Speedy Cleaning Inc. It is a privilege and honor to be listed as Green Cleaning Services. You can find more companies listed on https://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services

  • 28 Feb 2020 2:47 PM | Deleted user

          Hiring a home cleaning service has its benefits and makes it easier on the customer or yourself even. Hiring a professional certified cleaning service gives people more time with their families and time they can is doing other things than cleaning.

          Hiring a professional they come in using the right tools and cleaning agents necessary to get the job done. Knowing from experiences using the wrong stuff will lead to more problems than it is worth. Hazardous chemicals in your house makes your home dangerous. 

         Hiring a certified company gives you over all better air quality and better health in your home. Let the pros do it.

    Find Your Professional Certified Services Here

  • 28 Feb 2020 8:22 AM | Deleted user

    Being IJCSA green clean certified will give my customers and I peace of mind. I will feel better about my company knowing I took that extra step to protect my customers and the environment. I wouldn’t have to worry about toxic chemicals making my employees sick. I don’t have to worry if the products I used will harm the customers children or pets. In fact I’ve saved the world a little by putting less toxicity into our planet.

                                       It will be so much fun teaching my customers the other alternatives they can use as cleaners and fresheners with natural ingredients. I may even give little lavender plants as a thank you for choosing my company. Not only will we enjoy using the green clean methods, we will make homes and businesses colorful and fresh using Potpourri we make with cinnamon and orange peels. Children will enjoy seeing different green ways to refreshing and that will be great for my company. Especially if I would like to service any day cares. 

                                          I will help customers save and bring in more money being green clean certified. I can help Customers save on electricity if I suggest they use more sunlight or eco friendly bulbs that require less energy and last longer. I can help customers save on water by suggesting using toilets or sinks that require less water usage. I will recycle things like plastic containers and boxes and create other usable items. Our customers will definitely see how we’ve save them money when hiring my company for their green clean services.

                                    When customers look up my cleaning company and see that I am a certified green cleaner through IJCSA. I know companies will be jumping in line to get our services because we’ve been trained by the best. They will see the certification and know that My company can save them money. People will appreciate the fact that they help recycle and contribute in a positive way to our environment by hiring my company. Everyone can relax knowing we are green clean certified and we will get the job done. 

    Find Professional Certified Green Cleaning Companies Here

  • 27 Feb 2020 8:14 PM | Deleted user

    Going green is the best way to go here at Imagann Cleaning Service, It has so many benefits that it can bring ot our clients and to this company, like fewer health risk. its cost efficient and its good for the enviornment. Training or staff on the importance of green cleaning and how it can help us in a effective way. Some employees fall back on old cleaning method and think everyday cleaning products are the best way to go but they are not, alot of them can be hazardous to your health but the green cleaning products are all natural.

     First, we must check out the facility that we will be servicing and find out the current cleaning program that is used. The are certain things that we look for such as entryways, protective barriers like matting and plastic strips curtains they decrease the chance  that outdoor contaminants are bought in. The equipment that  is being used. That's why her at Imagann we ensure that everyone is trained not only on using cleaning products but the equipment as well that's why going green will provide some level of improvement. The green program is to achieve its full potential.

    Imagann trains our staff on the in's and outs of everyday cleaning products and the effects it can have on your health and on the environment. Natural cleaning products are the best way to go, the green cleaning program is designed with the foal of protecting the health and safety of a building occupants while cleaning a facility effectively. 

    Find Professional Green Cleaning Companies Here

  • 27 Feb 2020 6:28 PM | Deleted user

    Chlorine Bleach, Naptha, Mineral Spirits, Phthalate, Ether, Methylene Chloride, Buthyl Cellosolve, Petroleum Distillates, Sulfuric acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Alkylphenol Ethoxylates, Ammonia, Diethathanoline, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; these are all known and documented poisons, irritants, toxins and carcinogenics. Would you on purpose enter a room where surfaces, the water and even the air have been saturated with such chemicals?  These are some of the common chemicals used as Air fresheners, cleaners and polishers in most homes and businesses today.

    There effects start form the manufacturing processes where they significantly contribute to the pollution and carbon emissions, producing waste streams of toxic by-products that the environment is not meant to support or assimilate. This continues to the user. Exposing ill-informed customers in homes to the long term and slow acting effects of these chemicals. They end up washed down drains and gutters into lakes, rivers and waterways that make it back to the very water that we consume.

    This is a sobering picture of the cleaning industry as a whole.

    Baking Soda, Lemon, White vinegar, Cornstarch, Citrus Solvents, Biodegradable products, eco-friendly solvents and detergents; what if I told you that these and similar products can be as effective as their chemically derived counterparts can clean as good or better?

    We have been accustomed and programmed to use and depend on these products out of convenience. When the facts are laid out and choices are available most will agree that that there is no comparison and the right choice is clear.

    Green Cleaning is as effective as conventional cleaning. The products reduce significantly emissions and pollution in their manufacturing when compared to conventional chemicals. Consumers, business and employees can all save whether in cheaper products, lower operational costs or simply healthier living.  

    Find Professional Certified Green Cleaning Services Here

    REFERENCES:

    IJCSA-Green Cleaning Directory-Green Cleaning Certification Course-Study Material

  • 27 Feb 2020 12:24 PM | Alfred Trippeter

    Being a friendly and frequently called upon business is going to be the lifeblood of your company and is very important. Everyday activities include working with customer or even as part of a team to solve problems and provide the customer with what they need. This means that interpersonal and soft skills are a must. 

    Often time the difference between a satisfied and unsatisfied customer is the communication that's provided from the company. It is important that following instructions, understanding and managing expectations, and performing the scope of work correctly are top priorities. All of these things and more are what it means to have good customer services and all of IJCSAs members embody those qualities. Don't hesitate to call upon any one of the IJCSA companies here for superb customer service every time. 

  • 27 Feb 2020 7:12 AM | Deleted user

    The easiest way to find a green clean service is to refer to the IJCSA green cleaning service directory. IJCSA certified cleaners have the proper training and certification to fit your needs. IJCSA cleaners are only a click away! Just press the link and search by city. If your green cleaning program is certified with IJCSA you can relax their providers offer top quality environmentally safe products and service.

                                  When searching for a green clean program be careful of “green washing” those are companies who portray themselves to be a green cleaning company just to get you to become a client. Green washing is not good for business and very wrong. IJCSA certified green cleaners are not into the green washing business. IJCSA aim is to make cleaning safe for you. IJCSA will help you find a program that offers a quality SAFE clean replacing harmful products with natural cleaning products. Because a clean house shouldn’t harm your health or environment.

                                   Going green shouldn’t cost you green $. With IJCSA service directory you’ll find top quality affordable green cleaning services. These programs are designed to save, it saves lives, saves the environment and saves dollars. Your business will grow more as green cleaners are becoming more and more in demand. A greener company is an attractive company. So follow the link to IJCSA green cleaning service directory and find a provider that best fits you.


                              


  • 26 Feb 2020 5:43 PM | Deleted user

    The benefits of switching to Green Cleaning are vast and seemingly unnumbered, and in todays world, our health and the health of our environment is increasingly on our collective minds. Many governments are now requiring contractors to be certified in Green Cleaning and to employ green cleaning practices into their routines.

    Businesses and consumers alike can benefit from Green Cleaning certification, and according to the website run by the State of New York, the benefits can be broken down into multiple areas including benefits to public and personal health and wellbeing, increased public safety, superior cleaning efficiency, better financial wellbeing, an improved sense of community, and of course, benefits to the environment, including sustainability.

    Additionally, cleaning professionals are likely to benefit exponentially moreso than the average American, as the products used daily in the line of work can greatly impact a persons health. When using green cleaning products as a business, professionals can expect to experience reduced airway irritation, as well as fewer skin and eye problems, thereby increasing productivity and causing an overall reduction in work-force down time.

    As more and more companies claim to be Green, it becomes increasingly difficult to determine who is truthfully adhering to the stringent set of policies and procedures required to be considered a green cleaning service. By accessing IJCSAs Green Cleaning Service Directory, consumers can know that they are hiring a professional who is educated on Green Cleaning, and professionals can advertise their commitment to their customers and the environments health.


  • 26 Feb 2020 4:29 PM | Deleted user

    While some states are passing laws on green cleaning products, cleaning companies are going to be faced with the fact that they can go green like these companies or eventually go out of business for not keeping with the times. As the “green clean” trend grows in demand its origins are clear and easy to grasp. In an article I read this quote: ““We should no longer be limited to repairing damage after it has been done; nor should we continue to allow the entire environment to be used as a laboratory.” – Council on Environmental Quality report published in 1971” really struck me. 

    We have known cleaning chemicals have been linked to cancer, death, water supply and ground poisoning and yet we still use them today. There are plenty of great eco-friendly products and green cleaning companies to choose from. There was a time when chemists would come up with a great solution for cleaning a product and everyone would clamber for it only to discover years down the road that it has a long-lasting detrimental effect on biological life and the environment.

    Besides all the known side effects like cancer, sterility, caustic burns take a look at this search result for study+ lungs + cleaning + agents https://www.bing.com/search?q=study+on+lungs+from+cleaning+agents&form=EDGTCT&qs=PF&cvid=df7c5d4ea7884654b5eaa3c5a6d9e585&refig=ff8e4ee4e77e409593a9685026ee0ac9&cc=US&setlang=en-US&plvar=0  The evidence is out there educate yourselves on the products you/your company uses the results may just change your mind.

    Cleaning products with warning labels should be an indication to all that there is something horribly dangerous with the product, do your research on what the harmful ingredient is and then see if there isn’t an equivalent product that has no warning labels, and instead has a green cleaning solution certification sticker.  Knowledge does not have to be a factor anymore, we know, we have learned from those past mistakes and now need to practice what we learned.

    Our environment is precious to all of us and if we do not stop polluting it what will be left for our future generations. We cannot keep polluting our ground water and soil with these harmful agents at the rate we have been, or we will lose resources. We need to stop introducing harmful chemicals into our living and working spaces. To stop the effects of leaching of chemicals or the harm it can cause another human being or yourself, action has to start with each and everyone of us.

    As a cleaning company, by going green, you know that your employees are safe, the clients are safe, and you have done everything you can to reduce the chemical foot print we leave behind if we all did our part then this world we live in will be a much safer place.  Did your chemicals cost you a bit more? Could have, but boy is it worth it.

    Find Professional Certified Green Cleaning Companies Here


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