Being IJCSA Green Certified will affect my company in many positive ways. First of all, it will definitely be beneficial for legal compliance. Many green laws have been created where organizations must follow in order to meet the standards. 

Being green certified will also save my company a lot of money and creates a trustworthy business. If we look into energy efficiency or streamlining transportation, the costs impacting the business will be less of a worry. In addition, consumers have shown that they would invest more money into a company that has products from sustainable sources.

Employees will also have a better mindset knowing that they are working in a safer environment. They will be less worried about spending long hours consuming chemicals and focus more on doing a great cleaning job.

In the end, going green is beneficial for the company and clients. Find IJCSA Green Certified Companies Here

The buzz words “go green” are words that all of us have heard along with talk about making the environment better.  The cleaning industry has an enormous impact on the environment because of the nature of the job.  The cleaning products that a cleaning company uses can help or hurt the environment.  Cleaning companies that choose to “go green” are helping the environment and creating a better working environment for their clients.

When a cleaning company chooses to “go green”, they are cleaning and improving their clients working environment.  A green cleaning company cleans with environmentally-friendly ingredients that are not toxic to the environment.  Offering your clients a go green environment gives them many benefits to their environment. These benefits include reducing health risks, reducing sick days, improve productivity and reducing pollution in the environment. 

When looking for a cleaning company, you want to make sure that you are asking questions about what cleaning products they are using.  By doing this, you will be able feel better about what you are putting into your working environment.  It is important for you to think about the benefits of a green cleaning company and how it can help your overall working environment be the best it can be.

Find Us & Other Green Cleaning Certified Companies Here

Being “Green Cleaning Certified” will benefit me in a way that will hopefully increase my chance for a promotion within my organization.  

 Once promoted I would start the process of instilling the benefits of green cleaning to my superiors by explaining to them how cost and time effective it can be in the different aspects of our department such as: 

• Product cost in both purchasing and waste. 

• Reduce human health risks there by reducing the cost of medical expenses from common toxic chemical sensitivities, burns etc. 

• Loss of production by employees that are out due to chemical sensitivities.  

• Reduced liability costs 

Using natural cleaners are easier and cheaper to implement.  No longer will you need body armor to protect you from the chemicals you are using, no need for MSDS papers on file wherever your chemicals are used and stored, no more having every re-fillable bottle labeled with pictograms, no need for special disposal practices.  

If not promoted, I may form my own Green Cleaning Company and list my company in the  International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association Green Cleaning members directory :) 

STOP PAYING TO HURT YOURSELF, YOUR EMPLOYEES AND THE ENVIRONMENT!!! 

Is your cleaning company cleaning your establishment with common household and/or commercial cleaners known to be hazardous to you and the environment? 

Hire a Green Cleaning Company from the International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association and  have your business or residence cleaned with professionalism and TLC. International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association Green Cleaning members only use safe, non-toxic chemicals to clean the areas where you spend the most time-your home or business.

Sadly, I do not have the authority to change the products that my company uses.  However, I do plan to discuss and instill, within my crew, the importance of wearing PPE while using the not-so-ecofriendly products we are supplied.  

I will strive to convey the importance, benefits, ease of use and cost effectiveness of eco-friendly products to my superiors.  Surely, once they realize that switching to a Green Cleaning regimen can and will improve productivity and morale.  Not to mention the reduced cost of medical, reduced use of sick time, and reduced risk of liability.  How could they not turn green?

At Site Keepers we are aware that many cleaning products can be harmful to health, therefore we use only natural green cleaning products. As a green cleaning company we reduce the risk of life-threatening damage to humans and the environment. We are in the IJCSA Green Cleaning Company Directory and we are proud to mention that we are a green certified cleaning company that cares for the environment and our clients.  

Our company does not use harmful chemicals while cleaning their homes & buildings.

IJCSA Green Cleaning Directory Here

No one likes a dirty carpet.

Think it looks clean? Think again. Simply vacuuming your rug and/or carpets is not enough. Carpets trap bacteria, pollutants, and allergens that can only be removed with proper extraction cleaning.

Plus, everyone loves the feel and smell of a fresh, clean carpet.

Call an IJCSA certified carpet cleaning company today, and get that clean, CLEAN. Find a service provider near you on the IJCSA website today.

  

Cleaning house is good for the spirit but it’s not always good for the environment. That’s because many of today’s cleaning products contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which, when inhaled or touched, can harm you and your employees..

Urine Off Bio-pro bathroom cleaner spray:

Urine off is formulated with specialized enzymes and bacteria that break down urine (and other bodily discharges) that cause odors and stains in bathrooms. Ideal for tubs, tile, grout, toilet, sink, floor and walls. No harsh chemicals. Especially useful in homes where incontinence, pets or “poor aim” are a problem. If they can hit it, Urine off can get rid of it.

Lemi Shine Multi-Purpose Appliance Cleaner:

An Eco-friendly way to clean the interiors of appliance like washers, dishwashers and garbage disposals. Made with powerful citric extracts, it is non-toxic, biodegradable and phosphate-free.

Eco-Egg Laundry Egg:

Wash clothes without detergent or soap! The Laundry Egg contains two types of pellets: tourmaline ceramic pellets that weaken the bond between dirt and fabric and mineral pellets that lift dirt away. One egg lasts 720 washes and requires adding some new mineral pellets every 72 washes. Dermatologically tested, it contains no harsh chemicals and is perfect for babies or people with sensitive skin. The fragrance-free Laundry Egg is supported by the National Eczema society.

Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Lemon Verbena Multi-Surface Cleaner:

This cleaner combines plant-derived ingredients and essential oils for a natural way to get rid of kitchen messes and bathroom odors. It’s great on all non-porous surfaces such as finished wood and tile floors, countertops, walls, porcelain, bathroom fixtures, sealed natural and synthetic stone. Plus, it’s made in the USA.

Mrs. Meyers Surface Scrub, Lemon Verbena:

Tackle grimy surfaces throughout your home or business with this non-scratching powder. Contains no chlorine or phosphates. Made with a naturally safe ash and oxygen bleach, it’s great on tile, stainless steel, professional cookware, porcelain fixtures and more.

Simply Floored Hardwood Floor Cleaner:

Simply Floored safely cleans and restores shine to hardwood, ceramic tile, stone, bamboo, vinyl, laminate and other sealed floors. No rinsing, no residues.

Better Life Toilet Bowl Cleaner:

Naturally powered by plant extracts, this toilet bowl cleaner removes stubborn stains and deodorize as it cleans. It’s thick, so it clings to the surface for effective cleaning. Safe for septic tanks and waterways.

Pumie Toilet Bowl Ring Remover:

Tackle tough toilet bowl rings with a pumice stone. Safe for porcelain, it removes rings with just a bit of elbow grease. “Toilet bowl rings are tough. This product wipes them out.

Bamboo Perforated Towels:

These towels can be hand-rinsed up to 100 times, drastically reducing paper towel consumption and waste. So tough they function like cloth, bamboo towels can handle scrubbing and cleaning tasks all over the house, from greasy cooktops to grungy tubs. Made from sustainable and renewable sources, they leave minimal or no imprint on the earth at the end of the product life cycle.

E-Cloth Window Cleaning pack:

Microfiber on steroids — that’s how we describe ecloth. Its super absorbent fibers tackle dirty windows with just water, no chemicals! Get lint-free, streak-free, sparkling windows and save trees at the same time. Each cloth is good for up to 300 washings — that means a lot of clean windows!

Scrub Daddy:

Scrubs clean without scratching wood, plastic, stainless steel, cast iron, non-stick coatings or glass. It rinses clean and debris-free, too, so it doesn’t develop odors. It has a hard texture in cold water for tough scrubbing and a soft texture in warm water for gentle cleaning.

Skoy Eco-Friendly:

Another way to eliminate paper waste in the home or business, a single Skoy cloth replaces up to 15 rolls of paper towels and is 100 percent biodegradable. Skoy Cloth can be used like cloth for cleaning, yet it is more absorbent (it absorbs 15 times its weight). Plus, it dries quickly to prevent the growth of bacteria. Reusable, it is safe for the dishwasher, washer and dryer.

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

Partnering with Morgans Cleaning & Property Management opens the door to the new world of Green alternatives in the janitorial industry.

We are experts in the field, and now Green Certified by the International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association, which means you can be confident that in addition to finding the best program for your facility we can do it with the best chemical alternatives available.

Find Us In The IJCSA Certified Green Cleaning Directory

In todays world "Going Green" has become the gold standard in many industries from fast food to janitorial.  In any sector where harsh chemicals are used, making an effort to use environmentally friendly cleaning agents will be not only better for the environment but for your cleaning company as well.

Putting in place a green training procedures for all employees is the start to being a Green cleaning organization.  Focusing on recycling, limiting waste, and of course using Green products that are environmentally friendly as much as possible.  Being a green company not only is good for earth and our health but will give your company another avenue for marketing and advertising that may make you stand out from competitors.