Lemon, salt, and white vinegar. Does it sound like ingredients you typically cook with? That is true, however, these all natural products can also be used for cleaning. For example, white vinegar has the potential to cut grease, and remove mildew and oil. Products like this are the foundation for Green Cleaning.  

Green cleaning avoids chemically-reactive and toxic cleaning products that may release volatile organic compounds. Volatile organic compounds may cause respiratory and dermatological problems. Using natural cleaning products, won’t have any adverse effects. They are also less damaging to the environment and safer for humans and pets.

Interested in using products that are safe but just as effective as the products you’re used to? Green cleaning sounds like the choice for you! Green cleaning promotes the use environmentally-friendly ingredients and chemicals to preserve human health and environmental quality. Still interested? Find a company that may be right for you at the Green Cleaning Service Directory.

When the companies start to think about Green Cleaning there are more questions than answers: What is Green Cleaning? Is green cleaning for my business? Can my company pay for this? What are the results and finally who can I trust?

The good news is on the website of IJCSA (International Janitorial Company Service Association) you can find certificated companies that can answer all your questions.

Everyday the world changes, and the world of cleaning services is not indifferent  to these changes.  There are new chemicals, tools, techniques, and new health standards.  

The Companies that you can consult on the directory of IJCSA are committed to cleaning and protecting the environment in the communities in which they work. And if you are considering a green cleaning company for your business or home means that you share this interest with us

If you are in New Jersey consider are first: M.A.S. Commercial Cleaning! See you soon!

The goal of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is to establish guidelines for organizations to develop a program providing information, training and to protect individuals from occupational exposures to blood or other potentially infectious materials. Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms. Bloodborne pathogens are viruses or bacteria present in human blood and body fluids, which can infect and cause disease in humans.  

The most common ways bloodborne pathogens spread are through sexual transmission or IV drug use. However, any contact with infected blood or body fluids carries the risk of potential infection.  It is important to understand what the hazards of bloodborne pathogens are, and what preventative measures you can take to protect yourself from exposure. Your attitude is a vital part of protecting yourself. The right attitude means taking Universal Precautions. This means that you treat all human blood and body fluids as infectious.

Personal Protective Equipment includes clothing and equipment worn by an individual during activities, which may result in exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Personal protective equipment always starts with gloves but may also include gowns, face shields, eye protection and pocket masks. An exposure incident is defined as a specific eye, mouth, nose or skin contact with potentially infectious materials.

Learn More About Bloodborne Pathogens Training Here

Hello IJCSA, 

In celebration of Clean & Pristine Services Inc., taking the certification courses for mold inspection and remediation, we are offering some EXCLUSIVE deals, so please visit our website @

www.cleanandpristinesvcinc.com 

These course, offered by the IJCSA will be invaluable to our community as we are based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and it is known for its very humid weather. We run in to numerous customers with mold problems in basements, garages, attics, and more. In order to help our community and our clients keep their properties MOLD FREE, we have been working to accomplish this before the end of summer!   

Thank you IJCSA for providing small business like us with the ability to have the same tools as big business! 

Sincerely, 

Clean & Pristine Services Inc.

     Ocean Zone Cleaning Services will be marketed and promoted as a "Green Clean Company".  When bidding on a contract, customers will be educated about the benefits of green cleaning, and offered choices of green clean products.  In the best case scenario, customers will choose first from naturally homemade green clean products, and if unwilling to try them, they will then be offered  commercial green clean products.  

     Cleaning staff will also be educated on the benefits of green cleaning. They will be given actual scientific based articles and literature from IJCSA green cleaning resources.  A training period will need to occur, using homemade recipes for green clean products and trying them on actual household surface. 

     Finally, testimonials will be collected from clients that choose our green cleaning services and shared on social media websites to encourage other companies to consider changing their products to safe, nontoxic choices.  It is my strong belief that humanity needs to make a conscious choice to switch to green cleaning, in order to promote a healthier population and environment overall. 

Find Professional Certified Green Cleaning Services Here

SheShine Floor Care will only use Eco-Friendly green products and supplies.  Our goal will be to to purchase and and use supplies that are non volatile organic compound (VOC) and does not leave a carbon footprint. We will recycle products that we use so not to add more waste to our growing landfills.  The products that we purchase will be labeled recycle and or biodegradable.  Sensitivity of smells are a major concern with customers that suffer from this type of allergy.  Long exposure to such odors can lead to anxiety, depression and migraines.  The green products we use will minimize or remove discomfort for customers.  This will also ensure that employees of SheShine will maintain work productivity with fewer sick days.

My company will use holistic cleaning solutions and use items such as biodegradable garbage bags.  Instead of using the traditional mop we will use microfiber mops and cloths.  Using these products will ensure cost savings and not having to constantly repurchase new ones.  Staff will be trained in green cleaning and practices. 

Find Professional Certified Green Cleaning Companies Here

There are people in the world who are used to applying certain cleaning chemicals when cleaning their house.  Perhaps, those chemicals have been used in their homes since their childhood, and they do not know any others.  However, today's world is shining a bright light on the topic of environmentally friendly products and chemicals that are available for use.

Digging into the subject of these eco-friendly cleaning products, one can find out just how much damage the products they have been using for years may cause, or may have already caused, to them and to those around them.

For one, the harmful chemicals can affect people and their health.  Many of them cause allergies, rashes, respiration problems, and even more serious issues (for example, some chemicals--when ingested--can become deadly).  In addition, the "traditional" cleaning products are also harmful to the environment.  Many contain harmful agents that can kill animals, plants and other natural elements.  They are also non-biodegradable, which means that they leave this negative footprint behind them for years to come.

On the other hand, green cleaning products are allergen-free and toxin-free.  Green products are manufactured, packaged and distributed in environmentally-friendly fashion, and they are biodegradable.  Because harmful chemicals are omitted when creating green cleaning products, these products are healthier for humans, animals, plants, and the overall environment.

In summary, once people learn about the effects of non-green cleaning products, they can quickly see the overwhelmingly negative impact that those products have on their lives, and they can quickly conclude that using green cleaning products is the only way to go!  The following directory can be used to find green cleaning companies near you.

http://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services

Have you experienced recent water damaged in your home? Have you noticed an odor of mold but you do not see it? Have you been wondering about the appearance of black spots in your bathroom?

There has been concerns over the years that growing mold can cause health problems. Such as allergic reactions and cause asthma in people who are allergic to mold. The solution for mold removal is the contact a IJCSA certified specialist in mold removal.  Who will use protective personal equipment (PPE), like the N-95 Respirator approved by OSHA.  A certified IGCSA member will follow cleaned up guidelines set by EPA and Biocides usage guidelines set by ACGIH.

More information and contacts on mold removal.

https://www.ijcsa.org/Flood-Damage-Restoration-Services

Find IJCSA Certified Carpet Cleaners Here

There are multiple facets to implementing a green cleaning program in a janitorial business. The three main factors consist of training employees in green cleaning principles, the primary use of green natural products, and regular utilization of green procedures. 

Creating a green cleaning protocol is the initial step to implementing a program. This protocol should include standard training procedures including; safety protocols, inventory of green natural products and their corresponding uses and minimizing environmental impact through the minimized waste creation and appropriate disposal, reduced energy use, and appropriate use of specific green products. Through this training process, there is a consistent cleaning protocol followed by all employees. This consistency ensures the overall entity is implementing the reduce, reuse, and recycle procedures required for green cleaning. This also ensures the employee's safety because regardless of products being green inappropriate use or mixing of products can result in off-gassing or reactions that can be harmful to the employee and building occupants. Our overall goal is to improve environmental and human health by reducing unnecessary exposure to harmful products. 

Green natural cleaning products are the only commercial products that can be guaranteed to meet the requirements of green cleaning needs. These products should replace the inventory of non-green products currently being utilized in janitorial operations. An alternative to store shelf green products is to use self-manufacturing products out of simple ingredients that are known to break down and reduce environmental and human exposure to waste by-products that may further react after use. 

Lastly, the actual implementation of green procedures should include the use of all natural green cleaning products. However, this use should not be in excess, products should be used in only the minimal required quantities to reduce waste. Overall activities should reduce energy use such as turning off lights after completion of a job, utilizing manual methods as opposed to electronic equipment where necessary, and the appropriate disposal of waste and recycling. 

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