It is now commonplace to find harmful chemicals in a majority of products that we purchase, from foods, cosmetics, hygienic products, home improvement products, and clothing.  These harmful chemicals are known to cause a whole host of health issues, including skin and eye irritation, asthma, wheezing, coughing, dizziness, light hotheadedness, and in some cases, even cancer and severe birth defects.  By choosing to use more ecologically-friendly, or ‘green-cleaning’ products, consumers can decidedly reduce their health risks by reducing exposure to these and other harmful chemicals.

For years now, Americans have had a strong tendency towards germophobia.  Largely influenced by advertising campaigns, we have been indoctrinated to believe that only heavy-duty chemicals can satisfactorily eliminate germs, viruses, and bacteria, so to keep our families safe.  But, is it really necessary - and isn’t it even a bit ironic - that we feel compelled to use such highly toxic chemicals just to keep ourselves ‘healthy’? 

The only standard cleaners that green products can't completely match in terms of cleaning power are those that contain chlorine, such as bleach. However, green products can obtain the equivalent results to bleach, they just require a bit more scrubbing.  It seems to be a fair trade off, when considering the harmful effects that can result from exposure to bleach, including severe irritation to the eyes and lungs. 

Do we truly need to look for products that say "antibacterial"? Recent reports from the FDA has demonstrated that cleaning with antibacterial soaps presents no significant benefits over regular soaps, and that the over-use of antibacterial ingredients can even promote resistance to antibiotics.  Additionally, studies have found that triclosan, which is a chemical frequently found in antibacterial products, can cause hormonal, reproductive, and thyroid issues.  Most green and environmentally friendly products are free of these and other toxins which are known to pose such serious health risks. 

Isn’t it worth considering green cleaning practices, when there is so much is at stake?

To find your next green-cleaning certified service, please reference the IJCSA directory below!

https://ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services

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We are now IJSCA Green Cleaning Certified! Sir Speedy Cleaning -- a small, friendly, customer-oriented cleaning business looking to assist the customers with excellent care. Our goal here is to provide the best and quality services for the customers. We are here not only to serve you with sparkly clean space, but also to provide the cleaning service that will reduce your exposure to the harmful chemicals. We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for both our customers and our employees.

We will:

• Have regularly scheduled educational meetings with our employees about Green Cleaning
• Update our inventory with eco-friendly products
• Continue to pursue excellency in providing safe, satisfying services using safe products

This is our promise to you. You can find more information on green cleaning here: https://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services

Jones Cleaning Services prioritizes the upmost safety of its employees in addition to the clients that we serve. We task our employees with following the proper protocol and procedures  to ensure we are in compliance with OSHA Standards and Best Practices. Why is this important? Let us give you a scenario:

Your employee is working at a school building where a child has gotten an adult has gotten a bloody nose that your employee is responsible for cleaning up and disposing of. As supervisors, we would assume that our custodians would follow the proper protocol. If they are not trained on it, the may not follow proper procedures. The custodian not only decides not to wear protective gloves but only uses soap and water to clean up the blood and throws the soiled paper towels in the bathrooms trashcan. Not only is your custodian putting her/himself in a position to be exposed to a bloodborne pathogen (i.e. HPV, HIV) but also placing students and teachers in a hazardous environment that frequent that bathroom. Now not only is your custodian in a position of harm, your company is in a position of liability. 

As a staff member, it is important to ensure all your staff (supervisors, managers) are trained in understanding what bloodborne pathogens are and their responsibilities in supporting their custodians by developing and maintaining practices and guidelines that meet OSHA standards. For custodians, becoming aware of the steps they need to take when cleaning bloodborne pathogens ensures they are protecting themselves at all times. We recommend the following steps are taken to ensure you are following Universal precautions:

- Ensure supplies such as latex/vinyl gloves, protective eyewear, facemask and/or gowns are readily accessible at all job sites

-Provide a handbook on site listing protocols for the cleaning up of potential bloodborne pathogens (i.e. blood, throw-up, bodily fluids) and items (needles and sharp objects) that stipulates which cleaning products/supplies will be used in each situation

-Provide resources (webinars, trainings) that allows staff and custodians to become knowledgeable of Bloodborne Pathogens. 

By putting these recommendations into your everyday practices, you can ensure that you are provide a safe environment for all those that don your uniform. 

There are many carpet cleaning companies out there. But how many are there that you can be certain are knowledgeable, experienced, and effective in producing results.  If you would like a IJCSA certified service provider who focuses on green cleaning, please click on the following link:https://www.ijcsa.org/Carpet-Cleaning-Directory.

So you find yourselves in need of a cleaning service, you want to make your business more presentable and suitable for customers. While searching for a company to provide this service you come across offers for green cleaning, you think to yourself “what difference would this really make? Isn’t this just going to cost me more?” Let me be the first to assure you that this will be a wonderful benefit to your company and may even cost you less! 

By using biodegradable and eco-friendly chemicals that limit plastic usage you can proudly display to your customers the steps you’ve taken to assist your community. The world is changing, being a green is a clear way to help stand out in the modern business environment, especially towards the youth. The community you live in will greatly appreciate your effort to create a more safe and clean world and therefore more people will commonly frequent your place of business.

Today is the day to start using an ethical non-toxic service to keep your workplace looking its best and doing its best to help the world. The responsible and energy efficient way is the best road to go down, and it’s easier than you think!

There are many reasons why being trained properly in carpet care are beneficial to maintaining carpets. One of the main reasons to have someone certified caring for your carpet is "carpet life". If you can keep carpets looking good for longer with little cost. You would be saving money in the long term. 

Having someone certified taking care of your carpets will not only keep the life of the carpet longer but also keep it looking good. Knowing they have been trained on properly using chemicals and testing in areas first will put your mind at rest.

Find IJCSA Certified Carpet Cleaners Here

Bloodborne pathogens are microorganisms that are infectious and can contaminate other humans. 5.6 million workers are at risk of being exposed to bloodborne pathogens and all occupational exposure puts workers at risk for infection. Exposure occurs when the pathogen comes into contact with the employees mucus membranes or breaks in the skin. 

Always use Universal Precaution and treat all blood and body fluids from all patients as infectious, and make sure precautions are taken to minimize exposure. Wear the proper PPE. Never eat, drink, smoke, or apply lib balm in an area that could be infected. Never manually compress trash as sharp objects or needles may be hidden inside. Never reuse sponges or towels that have been used for infectious cleanup. Use tongs or other mechanical means to pick up dropped sharps. Handle contaminated laundry as little as possible with as little agitation as possible. Sharp objects and needles may be hidden in the laundry. When cleaning a spill do so in a way that won't cause splash or spatter. Use appropriate cleaners and wash hands with antibacterial soap. Make sure to disinfect any equipment following use. 

62-88% of SHARPS injuries are preventable. Cleaning professionals need to be educated in bloodborne pathogen risks as an important part of their training. The best defense is a thorough offense.  

Learn More About Bloodborne Pathogens Here

If your are in need of Bio-Hazard cleaning services some very extreme has happened. Here at Imagann Cleaning services, Inc, we are a team of certified trained professionals in the field of bio hazards. We have years of experience in disinfecting and the restoration process, In situations such as an unexpected death, a hoarded house and or a feces infestations, etc

Here at Imagann we will provide a high quality clean up. We are quite efficient in the clean up process, we do it with empathy, compassion and discretion. We will provide the best service in the time of need.

We will leave your 100% guaranteed with our work. If your not happy with our work neither are we, our main goal is to keep our clients happy with our services.

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Bloodborne pathogens are micro-organisms that transmit serious illness and diseases. These diseases include, but are not limited to, HBV (Hepatitis B Virus) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). These diseases are not visible to the human eye, and may be contracted in any environment with substantial risk of Blood-borne Pathogen exposure, such as hospitals. Properly educating staff on the risks of these diseases is the first step to prevention.

Most likely methods of contact with these viruses, that many may be first unaware of, include but are not limited to; garbage, laundry, and cleaning up after sick personnel. As such, staff should be educated on proper approaches to handling task that may render potential exposure hazards. Garbage should never be manually compressed, as needles or sharp infectious material could potentially stab or cut the person, potentially causing exposure. Laundry that is infected with bodily fluids should always be treated as highly dangerous and bagged and labeled separately in an orange or red bag marked bio-hazard. When cleaning up after an individual who is ill, especially if there is vomit or other bodily fluids, the cleaner must take the utmost caution to avoid spraying/splattering chemicals that may spread the infected environment. 

Staff should also receive HBV Vaccination within 10 days of receiving an assignment that has a high risk of Bloodborne pathogen exposure. All job sites with this potential risk of exposure are required to have a written exposure control plan that must be updated annually. A copy must be distributed to any staff at their request. In the event a staff member is exposed to potential pathogens they should inform their employer and also consult a doctor immediately. Also in the event of exposure, an employer is required to maintain records of the incident for a minimum of 3 years.

By following these steps to educate and inform staff and employees, we can mitigate the risk of infection and spread of disease.

Learn more about bloodborne pathogens here.