While many business deal with the public and "customers" our industry is unique.  We are brought into a very intimate part of our customers' lives.  We are asked into their homes and lives in residential cleaning world and asked to provide a positive environment for their employees and customers in their business life.  In all areas we are impacting their peaceful enjoyment of their life by impacting their home or their place of employment.  

This closeness to their life makes how we deal with them as customers so critical.  They must be reassured we care about their home and business beyond just the transactional relationship that exists as a service provider. IJCSA understands this relationship and provides tools to their members to help their members build that relationship, help the members establish, earn and retain that trust. While it is important to know how to clean something it is also important to know how to show the customer you care and that you will work with them to meet their personal and business life needs. 

Too busy with work to find the adequate time to properly clean your home? Or maybe you just cant physically tackle the demands of cleaning your home like you want to. You are now contemplating on hiring a professional cleaning company to help you get your home back in shape. Look no further. IJCSA has you covered!

Here at IJCSA, are numerous certified cleaning companies who would love to help you with your home cleaning needs. Regardless of your reasons. Judgement free. You can go to this directory here, https://www.ijcsa.org/House-Cleaning-Services, to find a company that best suits what you are needing. 

With many choices on the internet that promise the best cleaning service ever, it is hard to choose which one to trust. How to know if what they guarantee is true? One way is to check the reviews. Even that, some company can create their own positive fake reviews. 

What can we do? Well, I suggest trusting our IJCSA association which has a long-standing reputation for its trustworthy cleaning reference and knowledge. Every member is well trained and must pass the up-to-date cleaning training certification before offering their service. 

When you hire a cleaning person or company that has completed the IJCSA RCS Certification, you know you are hiring someone who has the knowledge and understanding of the business. They have spent hours studying and taking tests. They have the "want to" motivation to want to better their skills and learn all there is to know about the cleaning business world. 

Hiring a cleaner or cleaning company who has passed the IJCSA RCS certification means they know about how cleaners are suppose to be used and if are unsure of anything, to look it up in the safety data sheets. They also know how to reach ph levels of cleaners and that each cleaners is used differently based on that. 

A cleaner or company who has passed the IJCSA RCS Certification knows how to properly clean a home and the process in it. They know that you do not just walk in and begin cleaning without a good system. They understand there are do's and don't for each and every client and not all are the same. They respect each client and their homes.

Hiring a cleaner or cleaning company who has passed the IJCSA RCS Certification has a different motivation when it comes to their business or work ethics. They have studied for hours and took numerous tests to prove they love what they do. That they are willing to go the extra mile to ensure they are able to complete each and every job 100% satisfactory. 

Hiring a cleaner or cleaning company who has passed the IJCSA RCS Certification course has many benefits. They are knowledgeable, respectful, proud, trustworthy and the certification is proof of that. If a cleaner or company is willing to go through rigorous hours of studying and testing, they're definitely more than willing to put the time, effort and professionalism they learned and passed the certification.. into making sure every home they clean, is done 100% satisfactorily.

Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms that can cause serious or life-threatening diseases to the exposed employees. The infection begins when the bodily fluid of an infected person enters the bloodstream of a healthy person. It can be through contaminated needle sticks, human bites, cuts, abrasions, or through mucous membranes. The disease that you can contract are but not limited to, hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Due to the dangerous nature of bloodborne pathogens, it is a necessity to take precautionary measures and to be trained. Maintaining personal hygiene, using personal protective equipment (PPE), vaccinations, prevention, and emergency training are ways to keep a safe and healthy worker and client.

It is important to know about bloodborne pathogens so you can avoid getting sick and keep working in the field you are in. You should always treat any bodily fluids as contaminated and manipulate anything safely. Better safe than sorry. :)

It has been an enthusiastic weeks of May 2023 to complete my company's IJCSA Green Cleaning Certification in time to submit to the next bid document at DC government solicitation.

Being green cleaning certified professional or agent in the trading and service environment has many beneficial values, aspects and proactive implementations. The following summarizes the overall articles my company submitted earlier and presents concluding remarks before taking the test.

The first aspect of being certified IJCSA Green Cleaning Certification is to create a 'door opener' opportunity in the vast market my company operates. In the eyes of clients and other countless stakeholders' my company GMJ's green certification receive applaud and recognition.

The second aspect is that IJCSA Green Cleaning Certification surely helps us to drive the importance and vitality of green cleaning methods to deliver 100% environmental friendly service and air quality.

The third aspect is green cleaning eventually leads to effective environmental protection and societal living and health pro values. we will take part of this noble practice and adaptation to change for the common good of all.

Economic advantage is also another aspect of green cleaning and once we intensify our implementation program then it will have resultant effect on our cost savings and reduces the anxiety of consequential risks/claims.

In conclusion, my company GMJ will be taking advantage of IJCSA Green Cleaning Certification to bring a more green cleaner environment and to create more client satisfaction through green cleaning methods and practices. We speed up implementation of our earlier laid action plans with out delay and to the ensuing projects upcoming for the fiscal years 2023 - 2027. We will say 4 years from now what a green clean environment changes our prosperity and life elongation thanks to IJCSA. See you 2027!

GMJ Facilities 

On our last column writing of how being green certified partnership lends a hand to the societal well-being we presented the beneficial aspects of green cleaning towards the future position of all green partners of IJCSA.

Today we would like to make elaboration of harmful agents in our daily routines and cleaning operations with some remedial actions pin-point. We have cross referenced to the IJCSA study guideline and chemistry of chemical agents and their effects. At any rate our writing here underscores the real experience we gained and observed and composition of typical chemical agents we get used to conduct our cleaning services. With out any prejudice! We are a small local business enterprise from Washington, DC and trade named as GMJ Facilities.

Let us first introduce you list of chemical agents we normally use in our day to day cleaning service be it at home or work place - Isopropyl alcohol, Methanol for glass cleaners, all purpose cleaners (kerosene in one ingredient), formaldehyde, germicides, spray disinfectants, disinfecting cleaners, disinfecting hand soaps and lotion, et al. These list is by no means exhaustive! Some other less harmless agents like Lysol, fabulous, bleach etc. can not be neglected too.

How these chemical agents affect us on our daily operation has long been detected from their odor, touch, breath, eye sight, and nasal congestion. For instance formaldehyde affects our respiratory intake due to its presence in our cleaning chemical agents. All purpose cleaners and abrasives (use of kerosene) if used out of proportion affects lung tissues. While we do glass cleaning the chemical agent Methanol found in the spray might cause blindness. That is why the IJCSA and its green partners today advocates and harmonizes the concept, standards and use of green cleaning mechanisms to reduce the risk of potential hazardous chemical agents.

In a nut shell, we are aware of harmful effects of these chemical agents and paving way forward to green air freshen options, basic green cleaning agents for our cleaning services and use of natural window/glass cleaner. We keep on learning to green certification and take advantage of the facets for the successful implementation of green cleaning.

GMJ Facilities

One of the key advantages is saving time searching for a qualified cleaning person or company. With IJCSA RCS Certification you can rest assured that the cleaning person or company have the knowledge and skill to do their work professionally.

For passing the IJCSA RCS Certification, they have to also be certified in customer service, bloodborne pathogens, and chemical hazards to the latest knowledge.

With IJCSA Customer Service training, they know how to serve you in the best way by listening, communicating, and solving problems efficiently. All are in the best interest of the customer.

As for Bloodborne Pathogens training, they learned to keep the customer and themself safe from serious or life-threatening illnesses such as HIV, HBV, and HCV.

And finally, the Chemical Hazards training equipped them with the knowledge of how to handle chemical cleaning products safely.

In today's world, where environmental concerns are at the forefront, it has become imperative for businesses to adopt sustainable practices. As a responsible and forward-thinking organization, we are thrilled to announce the implementation of our new green cleaning service program. This initiative aims to not only minimize our environmental impact but also provide our clients with a healthier and cleaner workspace.

Our green cleaning program will involve a comprehensive shift towards environmentally friendly cleaning practices and products. We will prioritize the use of non-toxic, biodegradable, and eco-certified cleaning agents that are safe for both our cleaning staff and the environment. By reducing the usage of harmful chemicals, we aim to create a healthier indoor environment for our clients and their employees. Additionally, we will employ energy-efficient equipment and promote water conservation techniques to further reduce our carbon footprint.

The benefits of our green cleaning program are multifaceted. Firstly, it demonstrates our commitment to corporate social responsibility by actively contributing to a sustainable future. By adopting environmentally friendly practices, we can significantly reduce air and water pollution, thus safeguarding the health of our communities. Moreover, a green cleaning program can enhance the overall well-being of employees, leading to increased productivity and job satisfaction. As our clients prioritize sustainability, our green cleaning services will help them achieve their own environmental goals while enjoying a spotless and healthy workspace. Together, we can make a positive difference, one clean and green step at a time.

As green partners and member of IJCSA our company GMJ Facilities advocates for harmless use of cleaning agents and works towards proactive risk control over harmful chemical cleaning services to our clients.

Many harmful effects have been written and documented by Environmentalists and associations like IJCSA to bring more awareness and to propagate more diverse use of harmless green cleaning agents. To begin with the following issues have been presented from our walks of life as an individual or as a green partner cleaning company.

1. On our daily life routine - From the moment we woke up early in the very morning through daily routines we face bathroom cleaners - sodium hypochlorite/chlorine which harms our nasal illness. Besides, we use all purpose cleaners after we cooked and cleaned up our breakfast platers and utensils - Butoxyethanol that irritates hands or skins.

2. In our day-to-day cleaning services examples like glass cleaners we use - Isopropyl alcohol has caused potential adverse health effects on eyes and inhalation to the lungs.

3. Much use of chemical agents at work place have been exposing us and workforce long term systemic risks of health. That is why deterring mechanisms and harmless agents are being called out to reverse consequential risks discussed under 1 to 3.

Therefore, we uphold and continually exert implantation of harmless agents by becoming green cleaning partners through continuous learning process - as a matter of fact this post underscored the stages of development in the green certification effectively. We keep on learning!

GMJ Facilities