What is Green Cleaning?
As documented in an Arizona Republic article dated June 2, 2007, studies have found that air inside a building can be two to five times as polluted as the air outdoors. "If you're going to be indoors 90 percent of the time, then you should pay attention to what's going on indoors," said Barbara Spark, indoor air program coordinator for EPA's Western region.
Green cleaning and environmental stewardship are not just buzzwords from the 1960s. The choices we make in cleaning products, equipment, systems and procedures affect our economy and our very lives. As evident, increases in childhood asthma, falling test scores, student absenteeism, employee sick time, and lower productivity all have some basis in poor indoor environmental quality.
Green Cleaning is not about simply replacing your current product with a milder cleaner. Green cleaning is a process that reduces the negative impact on human health and the environment when compared to traditional products and programs. It minimizes VOC emissions, controls allergens from dyes and fragrances making indoor environments more healthful and pleasant. Product selection is important, however, a regularly scheduled Green cleaning and maintenance program is of equal importance. A properly designed and implemented plan will have a positive impact on the cleanliness of your facility, the health of its occupants and your ROI.
