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  • 31 Jan 2021 12:59 AM | Deleted user

    I'm sure you've tried it on your own, we all have! But here at IJCSA our carpet cleaning technicians are thoroughly trained and well versed in what products, tools and techniques to get the job done properly. We strive for customer satisfaction. If you're looking for your next great experience with carpet cleaning check out out directory https://www.ijcsa.org/Carpet-Cleaning-Directory you won't regret it!

  • 30 Jan 2021 3:25 PM | Anonymous

    Here at IJCSA our goal within customer service is to provide exceptional in depth customer service training, Giving each member of our customer service team great communication and understanding, while valuing the customer/clients time providing knowledgeable and resourceful resources.

     

    IJCSA provide excellent janitorial services, ensuring they have excellent customer service training within their industry. enabling them to answering and dealing with any concerns or enquires the customer/clients may have. Therefore it is safe to say we provide excellent customer service training with the highest standard and excellence. 

    Click the link below for Janitorial Services/Directories

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

  • 29 Jan 2021 11:34 AM | Deleted user

    There are many benefits to being a green clean certified company. In my opinion, the most important reasons are; employee health, environment responsibility, increased productivity and an attractive marketing feature.

    Employee health is a major concern.  Especially since the cleaning industry exposes workers to harsh toxic chemicals.  Many chemicals have been shown to cause damage such as nerve damage, liver damage, reduced memory and concentration, and increased risk of cancer and many other diseases.  Substituting natural based cleaning products for toxic chemicals reduces these health risks.

    Preserving our environment is a priority here at RAVA Commercial Cleaning.  We love our earth and feel it is our personal responsibility to take good care of it.  Cleaning Green takes away the guilt of polluting our land, water and air.  Using green approved products ensures they will break down easily leaving behind less damage to the environment. Besides the reduced use of harsh chemicals, eliminating waste and recycling is a part of our daily routine.

    Every business owner is aware of productivity.  By keeping staff healthy, productivity naturally increases.  When your staff is not struggling with "brain fog" and other toxic overload side effects, they are able to think clearly and have more energy thus reducing call offs and increasing productivity.

    Increased information on dangerous toxins has made the general population more aware of the harmful effects of such substances. Customers who value the green cleaning standards are much more likely to choose a cleaning company that aligns itself with those same values. Being green clean certified gives you a "leg up" over your competitors. Please refer to IJCSAs Green Cleaning Directory

  • 29 Jan 2021 11:25 AM | Deleted user

    As the president of Spongies Cleaners, LLC. my primary commitment to residential and workplace owners was to offer a professional cleaning service that would bring them peace of mind. The reason is, I kept on listening that their cleaning services were just plain horrible. They don’t do what they promised, they aren’t dependable, there isn’t enough effort from cleaners, and cleaning techs did not have a good attitude. As time passed by, I managed to create a professional cleaning service that created solutions to their problems, but I always felt it was not enough. Something was missing. That something was promoting accurately a Green Cleaning service. I would invest my time to do research on Green Cleaning, but I was unsure if I really mastered it. That’s where the IJCSA came along.

     

    IJCSA mission is to promote professionalism and business ethics in the janitorial and cleaning services industry. After reviewing the IJCSA, I made the first step to become a member, so I can still maintain my primary commitment, and that is to offer the best professional cleaning service, so my customers can have a peace of mind knowing that our services are safe and healthy for their health’s, but also for the environment. One of the benefits of being an IJCSA member is that they offer a Green Cleaning Certificate, which happened to be the missing important component that I was looking for my cleaning services. The Green Cleaning Certificate offered by the IJCSA taught me that old practices were harmful, and that new innovative and sustainable cleaning method of Green Cleaning was the right practice for the well being of my environment and for my clients.

     

    Upon completing the Green Cleaning Certificate, the next step from me is to provide education and training to my staff. They will be introduced to why old practices, and cleaning chemicals are harmful, and will introduce to my staff the harmful ingredients that can impair their health but can damage our environment too. Once the information is digested, we will apply the Green Cleaning method to our projects. Meanwhile, I will make sure to have staff meetings on Mondays to repeat the practices of Green Cleaning, and make sure to ask questions from my staff if they have any problems understanding or applying the Green Cleaning method. Depending on the results of my process, I will decide if I will need a semiannual or annual training refresher, to guarantee that my staff is well trained on the method of Green Cleaning, so they can successfully carry out their daily tasks.

  • 29 Jan 2021 11:00 AM | Deleted user

    Todays homeowners and business owners are looking for cleaning methods that are environmentally friendly and help preserve human health. The cleaning method that is innovative and sustainable to human health and to our environment is Green Cleaning. Green Cleaning does not use cleaning products that contain ingredients that are harmful to our health and environment but use cleaning products that are found in nature and do not have any harmful consequences when used. The reason why consumer perception is demanding for more Green Cleaning methods is because the “old method” of using cleaning chemicals risk their health and the environment.

     

    When cleaning chemicals first came out, many households were relieved because that meant for them that they would not need to do any excessive work for hours to remove stains and grime from tiles, grout, backsplash, sink and bathroom surfaces. It was a huge relief back then knowing that you would apply a cleaning chemical and you would have immediate results with no effort. However, little did consumers know that these cleaning chemicals were harmful to the environment and to their health. Studies have shown that the average American home can be found 63 synthetic chemical products can be found, which equals to 10 gallons of hazardous chemicals.   

     

    Many household consumers and business owners are using cleaning chemicals without their knowledge that these products can harm their families, employees, and client’s health and environment. The reason is because they are not educated properly or have no specialization of which cleaning product is safe or harmful to them. One harmful cleaning product that is commonly found in households and businesses is chlorine. Chlorine is an extremely toxic chemical, and it has toxic affects on living organisms, and when it comes in contact with organic materials, it can create hazardous and carcinogenic toxins such as trihalomethanes and chloroform, and organochlorines. In addition, chlorine and chlorinated compounds can cause damage to our atmospheric ozone. This chemical is commonly found in laundry bleach, dishwasher detergent, tub, and tile cleaners. Furthermore, heavy duty degreasers and deodorizers use aromatic hydrocarbons, which are highly carcinogenic, and can contaminate air and groundwater. Although these cleaning chemicals can clean surfaces with little effort, it does it with a great cost to our environment and to our health. That is why there is an emerging demand for better cleaning practices such as Green Cleaning.

     

    As previously mentioned, Green Cleaning is the preferred method of cleaning as it doesn’t cause any harmful affects to our eco-system and to our health. There are many natural green products and items that can clean surfaces such as: baking soda, unscented soap that do not contain petroleum distillates, lemon, borax, vinegar, cornstarch, and isopropyl alcohol to name a few. These products when used do not create any toxic fumes, do not dry or harm your skin, nor do they cause any harmful affects to our ecosystem. These items are highly recommended if someone wants to practice green cleaning to protect their communities and environment.

     

    After reviewing the harmful affects of cleaning products, and to the benefits of using natural green products for Green Cleaning, the choice is clear which practice is beneficial to our society and environment in the long run. Green cleaning and natural green cleaning products is a sustainable and innovative cleaning method that can improve our health, productivity, minimize risks, but it also shows that we care for the environment that we live in. Now, if you happen to be a homeowner or a workplace owner who is unsure how to practice Green Cleaning or to find a professional cleaning company that practices Green Cleaning, you can always refer to the IJCSA. IJSCA is an organization that is committed to improve cleaning practices into the cleaning industry, so everyone can live with a peace of mind knowing that cleaning companies who are members of the IJCSA are well educated and trained to carry out the most up to date Green Cleaning practices. If you do not know where to start, you can simply click here, and one of IJCSA professional members can help you out with your cleaning needs.

  • 29 Jan 2021 10:36 AM | Deleted user

    After studying the IJCSA's material on green cleaning, I have decided to implement the following green cleaning service program into my business. The first step is to eliminate all nonbiodegradable chemicals from my cleaning regiment. These harmful chemicals will be replaced with naturally derived ecofriendly products.  In addition to replacing product, the use of microfiber will replace paper towels thus reducing waste. And finally measures will be taken to ensure over use of product does not occur.  This will be done by putting a system in place that only dispenses the proper amount of product thus eliminating waste.

    The benefits of converting to green cleaning are many. The most important two benefits in my opinion are the health benefits to my staff and the benefits to the environment. By replacing toxic chemicals with natural products, the risk of health complications is reduced.  Thus making a healthier workplace and healthier employees. The environment also benefits from the use of biodegradable products which can be broken down easily. 

  • 29 Jan 2021 10:03 AM | Deleted user

    Green Works All Purpose Cleaner-97% naturally derived all purpose cleaner, made with plant based biodegradable ingredients, cleans with no hard chemicals, cleans grease, grime and dirt. It's safe on multiple surfaces, in the kitchen, bathroom , and most countertops. It is an excellent product.

  • 27 Jan 2021 7:01 PM | Deleted user

    The mission at IJCSA is to provide top certified janitorial cleaning companies with exceptional customer service training, to serve commercial and residential customers. The members of IJCSA possess 3 important qualities of customer service those being the ability to communicate effectively with customers, managing stress of serving multiple clients and/or customers, and knowledge of products and types of services suitable for customers needs.

    Customers like to feel reassured about whom they allow into their business and/or residence. Here at IJCSA, we can say with confidence, it is our members priority to know the industry from beginning to end. Therefore, the qualities our members possess every customer should consider when searching for reliable cleaning company. At IJCSA, we pride ourselves on providing members with the certifications, product knowledge and excellent customer service.

    Click here for our Business Directory  https://www.ijcsa.org/Find-A-Cleaning-Service-Janitorial-Service


  • 27 Jan 2021 5:56 PM | Deleted user

    Custodians, janitors and cleaners are all exposed to blood and other bodily fluids daily through handling of laundry, cleaning human waste and spills.. It is important for everyone working in the cleaning industry to be trained in dealing with bodily fluids when working  It's also important to make sure all workers are trained in first aid .in healthcare

    If an exposure occurs, it is vital that the proper first aid, reporting and documentation process is followed to ensure safety of workers.  Following OSHA's standards helps to keep everyone safe from many infectious diseases. Employees properly trained make a difference in the safety of everyone. 

  • 27 Jan 2021 8:01 AM | Deleted user

    Green cleaning is important to every living creature here on earth. Green Cleaning is the process in which choosing products make it better for people and the planet. Most of the products used today are full of harsh chemicals and toxins that are detrimental to our planet and to our overall health. Some are even deadly to us. 

    Choosing products that are beneficial to our health is extremely considerate. Green Clean products have been shown to alter hormones and has even been shown to reduce issues that causes cancer, neurological disorders, weakening of the immune system and allergies. Using green clean are free of synthetic fragrances, so it can reduce allergies in the workplace. 

    Green cleaning can also help to lessen both water and air pollution. It can help fight climate change and ozone depletion. How much better would it be if your indoor air quality was greatly improved? By making the decision to switch to eco-friendly, green clean products, would be one of the best decisions you can make for you and those around you.

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