I like Green cleaning because using cleaning methods and products with environmentally friendly ingredients and procedures which are designed with environmental quality in mind is simply a smart choice. -And trust me after reading how harmful some cleaning products are, eco-friendly is the way to go! Eco-friendly cleaning products are made using sustainable manufacturing practices and naturally-derived, safe, nontoxic, and biodegradable ingredients that don't negatively impact the environment or human health. 

I will be using the IJCSA Green Cleaning Program to give our clients the best and most eco-friendly clean environment available.

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The reason it is so important for employees and staff of cleaning companies to be educated on blood-borne pathogens, is because this is where the spread of these pathogens begin! The more employees that know, the better prepared they will be with precautions in place to stop the spread of these pathogens!

This is undoubtedly the most important part in stopping and or minimizing the spread of blood-borne pathogens! If cleaning employees are trained properly, they can then take the proper steps in safety, which entails wearing proper protective gear, using proper and approved methods of labeling hazardous or non-hazardous materials, and proper cleaning and sanitation of contaminated areas. It is also important for employees and staff to have a written exposure plan, that way employees are educated on what actions to take in the case of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. 

The greatest importance of this education is the knowledge that it provides to employers and employees about the risks, proper handling, and cleaning of infected areas. 

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The Harmful Effects of Using Everyday Cleaning Chemicals

When consumers buy commercial cleaning products, we expect them to do one thing: clean! We use a wide array of scents, soaps, detergents, bleaching agents, softeners, scourers, polishes, and specialized cleaners for bathrooms, glass, drains, and ovens to keep our homes sparkling and sweet-smelling. But while the chemicals in cleaners foam, bleach, and disinfect to make our dishes, bathtubs and countertops gleaming and germ-free, many also contribute to indoor air pollution, are poisonous if ingested, and can be harmful if inhaled or touched. In fact, some cleaners are among the most toxic products found in the home. In 2000, cleaning products were responsible for nearly 10% of all toxic exposures reported to U.S. Poison Control Centers, accounting for 206,636 calls. Of these, 120,434 exposures involved children under six, who can swallow or spill cleaners stored or left open inside the home.

Cleaning ingredients vary in the type of health hazard they pose. Some cause acute, or immediate, hazards such as skin or respiratory irritation, watery eyes, or chemical burns, while others are associated with chronic, or long-term, effects such as cancer.

The most acutely dangerous cleaning products are corrosive drain cleaners, oven cleaners, and acidic toilet bowl cleaners, according to Philip Dickey of the Washington Toxics Coalition. Corrosive chemicals can cause severe burns on eyes, skin and, if ingested, on the throat and esophagus. Ingredients with high acute toxicity include chlorine bleach and ammonia, which produce fumes that are highly irritating to eyes, nose, throat and lungs, and should not be used by people with asthma or lung or heart problems. These two chemicals pose an added threat in that they can react with each other or other chemicals to form lung-damaging gases. Combining products that contain chlorine and ammonia or ammonia and lye (in some oven cleaners) produces chloramine gases, while chlorine combined with acids (commonly used in toilet bowl cleaners) forms toxic chlorine gas.

Fragrances added to many cleaners, most notably laundry detergents and fabric softeners, may cause acute effects such as respiratory irritation, headache, sneezing, and watery eyes in sensitive individuals or allergy and asthma sufferers. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has found that one-third of the substances used in the fragrance industry are toxic. But because the chemical formulas of fragrances are considered trade secrets, companies aren't required to list their ingredients but merely label them as containing "fragrance."

Other ingredients in cleaners may have low acute toxicity but contribute to long-term health effects, such as cancer or hormone disruption. Some all-purpose cleaners contain the sudsing agents diethanolamine (DEA) and triethanolamine (TEA). When these substances come into contact with nitrites, often present as undisclosed preservatives or contaminants, they react to form nitrosamines - carcinogens that readily penetrate the skin. 1,4-dioxane, another suspected carcinogen, may be present in cleaners made with ethoxylated alcohols. Butyl cellosolve (also known as ethylene glycol monobutyl ether), which may be neurotoxic (or cause damage to the brain and nervous system), is also present in some cleaners.

Chemicals that are so-called "hormone disruptors" can interfere with the body's natural chemical messages, either by blocking or mimicking the actions of hormones. Possible health effects include decreased sperm counts, increased rates of male birth defects such as cryptorchidism (undescended testicles) and hypospadias (where the urethra is on the underside of the penis), and increased rates of some kinds of cancers. The alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) used in some detergents and cleaners have been shown to mimic the hormone estrogen; one APE, p-nonylphenol, has caused estrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells to multiply in a test tube study. That is why whenever possible environment friendly or green chemicals should be used!

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How Being Green Cleaning Certified Affects us All

Being Green Cleaning Certified will benefit my company by allowing the flexibility to use natural environment friendly materials.

I was raised on a ranch and living with and protecting nature is the way I grew up.

In protecting the earth one also protects the population and the world from harmful chemicals.

It is the goal of XPCM to use only green products by the end on 2019. If you are in the DFW area: Call today for a free no obligation bid: 817-269-4512

Thank You for considering XPCM for your commercial cleaning needs.  We primarily take care of the Dallas Fort Worth area and would love to be on your preferred vendor list.  We are insured, experienced and educated. We try to use as many environmentally friendly "green" chemicals as possible. We have a great reputation in the business and cleaning community and would love the opportunity to earn your business.  Whether it is 10,000 or 1,000,000 sq ft. we want to be your only choice in janitorial and building maintenance!  For a free no cost evaluation call 817-269-4512 today!

Going completely "green" is a goal of XP Commercial Maintenance.  We believe in doing all that we can to use natural cleaning materials!

Going Green to XPCM is our way of giving back to the environment instead of continually destroying the earth.

If we all work together there is a chance we can not only keep our environment clean and safe but with the use of green chemicals help beautify our world! 

Many cleaning products  can have a negative impact on your health, the environment, and dangerous if not used properly. Some products can build up in the body causing allergies, respiratory health problems, hormones disruption, and cancer. Many cleaning products contaminate our water system, create green house gasses, and are toxic to animals. 

It is imperative that all employees at XP Commercial Maintenance be trained on cleaning and handling "Other Potentially Infectious Materials" (OPIM) means (1) The following human body fluids: semen, vaginal secretions, cerebrospinal fluid, synovial fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, peritoneal fluid, amniotic fluid, saliva in dental procedures, any body fluid that is visibly contaminated with blood, and all body fluids in situations where it is difficult or impossible to differentiate between body fluids; (2) Any unfixed human tissue or organ from a  human.

We pride ourselves on taking the time to train each and every employee we have on handling Blood Borne Pathogens. 

The future of cleaning depends on vigilance, preparation and training. At XPCM all our customers can rest easy knowing that they are in good hands! 

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We are very Proud to announce that XP Commercial Maintenance is providing "green" chemical free carpet cleaning. Just call 817-269-4512 for your free estimate!