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  • 08 Mar 2022 1:39 PM | Deleted user

    It is extremely important for anyone in the cleaning field to be familiar with bloodborne pathogens.  Without proper training and education on the matter, you could potentially put yourself and many others at risk of human diseases such as HBV and HIV.

    Many people are unaware of the many means by which you could become contaminated.  In the cleaning industry, we are exposed to just about every aspect of the dangers that doctors, and nurses are.  You need to be mindful of the fact that not only blood, but other bodily fluids contain these bloodborne pathogens. 

    Wearing proper PPE at all times is crucial in helping to prevent contamination.  Learning and following your employer's exposure control plan is equally as necessary.  Continued education on the subject of these pathogens will only help you in all aspects of your cleaning career.







  • 03 Mar 2022 11:18 PM | Deleted user

    An average person thinking about different roles people have in running a business would put custodial and janitorial work last on the list to worry about. But when it comes to keeping your business clean and free of potential hazards that could cause bodily harm to someone or legal matters it is a "no brainer" that having a great clean team is a priority. Even though basic cleaning as in picking up trash and wiping down is fairly easy, it's great to know that there is extra training that can be done to ensure janitors and other cleaners are certified in what they are cleaning for the safety of everyone, like the cleaning companies you can find at https://www.ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices.

    It is very important to hire cleaners that are trained in how to handle bloodborne pathogens, chemical and biohazard scenarios.  When it comes to making sure your business is free of germs, bacteria, and diseases janitors are there taking care of the dirty work. Cleaning and sanitizing which minimizes the spread of possible illnesses will keep your staff and customers healthy. Especially when it comes to hospitals and other medical facilities its important that buildings are properly cleaned to ensure good health for everyone.

    Just think about it, when you walk into a clean facility its noticed. When you step into a dirty facility its noticed even more. Janitors are important for daily operations of businesses because working in and visiting a clean building makes you feel good about the business and the people working there. Cleaners refilling things like soap and paper towels in restrooms helps with the spread of germs. Janitors checking the building for potential hazards that could hurt someone and completing basic inspections of frequently used areas ensures everyone safety physically and health wise.


  • 02 Mar 2022 9:28 PM | Deleted user

    Customer satisfaction should be a priority when running a business dealing with the public. Great customer service will make your business thrive. Everyone wants to be heard and have their needs met when they are paying for a service. You will lose business and money by having bad customer service.

    IJCSA promotes great customer service when it comes to serving others. It will not only make the customer feel good about having services done with your business but will make you feel good as well. 

  • 02 Mar 2022 4:34 PM | Deleted user

    Get your home cleaned with hospital standards by having everything  cleaned to get all viruses and germs out of your home. 

    I well come in and go around your room clockwise so nothing is missed, using hospital standard cleaning solutions. Wiping all high touch surfaces down and then dusting everything in you home. I will use sanitation solution that kills all viruses and germs and take my time in making sure its clean by the standards  of IJCSA Association  Let us serve you cleaning directory located here. 

  • 02 Mar 2022 4:15 PM | Deleted user

    Many people go in and out of a Hospital you don't know what people could have. I wouldn't want my grandbaby to come into the  ER and get something from someone that was in the room before them it might have been someone that was contagious so a hospital needs cleaned thoroughly every time so no one get cross contaminated diseases. If you need info contact http://janitorial-contractors.com

  • 02 Mar 2022 3:48 PM | Deleted user

    Properly cleaning healthcare facilities is extremely important for the safety of the patients, staff, and anybody that may have to come in contact of the facility. Germs and soil stick to several surfaces and must be removed properly to make sure spreading of diseases is minimum to none. Using the proper cleaning supplies and chemicals is a must.

    The key to reducing bloodborne pathogens and cross contamination is to keep caring environments cleaned to a standard as near to ultimate hygiene as possible. Germs and other harmful bacteria can live on surfaces and people could indirectly get infected if all high traffic and vulnerable areas in healthcare settings are not cleaned and sanitized.

    These types of facilities should be routine cleaned. If an area is heavily soiled it should be cleaned first and then use disinfectants for sanitizing. Patients want to have their problem taken care of and leave better than they went in. Having a dirty non-sanitized healthcare environment does not offer that.

    https://ijcsa.org/Janitorial-Service-Directory-Find-A-Janitorial-Service-JanitorialServices

  • 01 Mar 2022 12:18 PM | Deleted user

    Knowing the proper way and proper chemical to use to clean pathogens is very important. using proper ppe to clean with makes a big different never clean up blood without ppe.

    Handling laundry that has pathogens on them and putting them in the right color of bag to get them to laundry is a great . alway use a cart to transfer  them to laundry and put in right bin in laundry room.

     Using red bags to throw red trash away and tieing it so liquid cant escape is a very important thing to know and take it directly to hazmat room so there wont be a chance of someone getting exposed.

  • 28 Feb 2022 8:45 PM | Deleted user

    When it comes to any type of business having great customer service should be top priority. Having bad customer service will definitely detour clients and customers away from your establishment. If and when that happens "word of mouth" spreads and before you know it you might be out of business.

    Now if you are looking for qualified cleaners, that will take your needs seriously then you are on the right site. IJCSA members know just how to satisfy their clients with great work ethic along with great customer service. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority.

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  • 27 Feb 2022 10:07 AM | Terry Strong

      THEY ARE BAD green Cleaning products help in that . They remove dust, allergens, and germs from our indoor environment. Have you ever considered the environmental and health impacts of the regular cleaning chemicals? 

    janitors experience workplace injury from chemical exposure. That is just the professional custodial staff. All building occupants come into contact with cleaning products in one way or another. There are light cleaning tasks such as wiping desks and counters. Plus, anyone in the building can breathe in the volatile compounds from cleaning products. 

    Certain chemicals may irritate skin, eyes, or throat. Some commercial-grade products may be hazardous in concentrated forms. Cleaning products enter the environment during the course of regular use by getting rinsed down the drain or evaporating into volatile compounds. Residue can linger on surfaces and cleaning tools. 

    BMI is an affordable commercial cleaning service in Ottawa that uses green cleaning methods to keep our planet safe. From offices to warehouses, we handle all types of workspaces.

    Utilizing only green cleaning practices and eco-friendly products, but we also help you do your part in keeping the environment clean. Having led the industry since the company’s inception, BMI maintains its reputation as the company to call for keeping your commercial space spic and span.




  • 25 Feb 2022 2:42 PM | Terry Strong

    BMI’s approach to cleaning has been designed to use safer, less toxic products while achieving a cleaner and healthier environment. Our approach enables us to create a win-win relationship with our clients. If we help our clients to maintain or increase their LEED Certification Level, we also earns a reputation as the company moving society into a ”greener” future which positions us as leaders in the green cleaning business in the National Capital Region.

    The BMI green cleaning process ensures the success of your program.

    Basic principles of One Step to Go Green Program include:

    • Use green cleaning processes such as spraying cleaning products directly onto cloths, using microfiber mops, and using cold water.
    • Clean daily on-site services, occasional carpet washing, and floors waxing.
    • Use chemical management systems for accurate product dilution in order to improve indoor quality
    • Ensure proper vacuuming, extraction, rinsing, drying and emptying vacuum bags at the end of shifts.
    • Establish preventative and corrective measures to improve cleaning operations
    • Pay particular attention to door handles, bright work and other areas where people come in contact with the facility or its fixtures.
    • Apply disinfectant ensuring that this one has positive dwell time to remove dirt/germens using fewer products.
    • Use less hazardous chemicals and storage them by using a nomenclature based on color-coded to promote safety and avoid cross-contamination.

    Use of Environmental Products and Materials

    BMI environmental cleaning practices avoid any chemicals that are skin irritants, toxic or harmful to the environment. BMI’s staff has been educated about LEED standards, and the company supervisors are familiarized with the LEED process, especially when it comes to products and materials. Most products we use maintain a reduced environmental impact, including those with Green Seal® or EcoLogo® certification. We also use “Green” paper products to comply with EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines and Green Seal’s Standards for Tissue (GS-1) and Towels (GS-9).

    Use of Sustainable Janitorial Equipment

    Our company maintains a plan for the use of powered janitorial equipment that maximizes the effective reduction of building contaminants with minimum environmental impact. Our cleaning equipment carries the Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Green Label® or is approved by the US Green Building Council. We keep our equipment well maintained for efficiency and decreased impact on occupant health.

    At BMI, all new powered cleaning equipment purchased and used at the facility complies with The CRI Seal of Approval (This signifies a superior cleaning vacuum that has passed stringent testing for soil removal, dust containment and carpet appearance retention). 


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