There are many benefits for having a clean program in custodial services operations. First, green-cleaning programs reduces exposure to toxic chemicals. Reduces asthma attacks by effectively keeping dust and chemical allergens at bay. Improves overall indoor air quality by reducing airborne dust and chemical gases. This is why switching to green cleaning products is good for the health and wellbeing of your people, and it prevents unnecessary chemicals from being released into the environment. Besides all this, a green program allows organizations to design innovative purchasing strategies in order to keep costs down.

First, allow to buying in bulk products; that will save you both time and money. Second streamlining purchases. For example when I work with businesses and look at their cleaning products, I find that often there are unnecessary products. Most businesses need just an all-purpose cleaner and a bathroom cleaner, so reducing your purchasing to eliminate unnecessary items will help to reduce costs. Finally, it allow to buying concentrated products, which might cost a bit more up front, but will save money in the end (while also reducing the negative environmental impacts of packaging).

There are so many harmful effects of using everyday cleaning chemicals compared to using natural green, Go green to help with Human health, environment and economy.

*Human health: the most common cleaning chemicals release VOCs to the air, these particles enter the lungs and contribute to chronic respiratory problems, allergic reactions and headaches.

*Environment: The toxins contained in the everyday cleaning chemicals can enter into the soil and water; the contamination food and wildlife, and giving origin to a harmful chain of events.

*Economy: The contamination of the different places where people can reside in how offices, houses, schools and buildings origin work can effect by school absences and missing work with economic effects over companies and household families income.

All the effects mentioned above can be easily solved if green cleaners are used instead of toxic cleaners, reducing harmful effects to the environment and people. 

There are studies that show serious effects to the people (mostly women) who have worked as professional cleaners and it is associated with difficulties with lung function (American Thoracic Society).

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As I began to brainstorm about starting my cleaning company. Lotts of things came to my mind. It started with a thought and from there the premises and foundation of my company unraveled. I knew the importance of using green products in my cleaning routines. I began to do research and have learned how toxins and chemicals can and have altered our composition as a whole. Many hazardous chemicals if used repeatedly have caused cancer, hormonal imbalances and many other detrimental things to our health. And so we ask ourselves “why use such chemicals to clean if there is so many consequences to doing that?” Why not use Greener Products that are safer to us that can clean just as good if not better than conventional products. In my home over the last 3 years. I have not used any bleach or ammonia products but rather safer cleaners. 

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My plan is to implement a business that focuses on carpet cleaning. I will use a multi-step process that begins with inspecting the area to determine the materials and the level of soil. Once I have identified these things, I will test my products in a small, inconspicuous area to make sure that they will not damage my client's property. I will use an agitating tool to loosen dirt. From there, I will dry-vacuum the area to get the loosened dirt out. Once that is done, I will use a spot cleaner on any heavy stains, and will pre-spray the entire area. The next step is to agitate a second time, to get the product in there and working. Next, I will clean the area with a professional carpet cleaning machine. (Specifically, I am starting out with a Bissell Big Green Machine.) As I clean in sections, I will use an air-mover to help facilitate drying. When everything is clean, I will then groom the area with a carpet rake/comb, to get everything nice and even. Through all of this, I will put a dedicated focus on using environmentally-friendly products that keep my clients' homes beautiful, while also minimizing my "footprint" on the planet.

One of the major benefits of having your rugs cleaned by an IJCSA member is that, in doing so, you can have peace of mind in knowing that the work is being done by someone who has studied the steps, materials, and processes necessary to get the job done well. In order to be certified as a carpet cleaner, a technician must demonstrate a well-rounded understanding of the craft; showing that he or she understands the materials that comprise a carpet, the different levels and types of soil that will be encountered, the chemistry of the cleaning agents that will be used, and the different tools and machinery that can be used for different purposes. While one can certainly know these things without being certified, a technician with the certification has hard proof that they know what they are doing, and that there is less of a risk of your property being damaged due to ignorance or negligence.

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After completing the Master Green Certification with IJCSA it has been a real eye opener and life changing experience. I will no longer use harsh chemicals like bleach, ammonia or toxic multipurpose cleaners. We'll explain to our customers the importance of green cleaning and help them understand the difference it has in their health and for our planet.

When you think about green cleaning in detail over cleaning with harsh chemicals it just simply makes more sense.

We plan to offer full green cleaning services for those interested. Instead of using harsh chemicals. Find Professional Certified Green Cleaning Companies Here

The importance of choosing a green cleaning service over a traditional cleaning company can not be overstated. There are benefits to the health of customers, employees, and the environment when compared to the potentially harmful chemicals contained in legacy cleaners. 

You might be surprised to find that green cleaning doesn't refer to just the chemicals used in your kitchen and bathroom. There are green options to consider in nearly every facet of cleaning. There are many great green cleaning services which work on commercial properties, such as First Up Cleaning Services, LLC, located in Uniondale, New York. There are even green air duct cleaners, like Lily's Cleaning Service, LLC in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Many more green cleaners can be found through the IJCSA's Green Cleaning Services Directory. Searches can be filtered by geographical area and by what fields of green cleaning that the service specializes in. For every cleaning need you have, consider going green with a certified green cleaning service. 

We all know that there are many benefits to green cleaning services that make it an almost necessity. One of the benefits being that it keeps the area clean and free of harmful chemicals and substances. This in turn will assist in employees not getting sick as often, which means not as many sick days. This translates into more likely having a fully staffed team all-year-round. 

Another benefit would be spreading awareness about poor air quality and toxic exposure. By us providing green cleaning, people will get intrigued about why we do it or wonder what exactly is it. This will open a door for us to step in and promote green cleaning and hopefully convert others to do the same. 

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       Workers in many occupations including the cleaning industry may be exposed to infectious microorganisms known as Bloodborne Pathogens. These Bloodborne include but are not limited to Hepatitis B (HBV),Hepatitis C (HCV) and Immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Due to the possibility of exposure ,it is of the upmost importance to educate your staff about Bloodborne pathogens.

It is Vital to understand the hazards associated with expose, but it is equally important to follow the work site expose plan put in  place by your employer. This plan will include details on Personal Protective Equipment, work practices,and engineering controls to minimize employee exposure.             Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace.

This can only happen with education, continuous training and the staffs willingness to follow universal precautions and properly use the Personal protective equipment provided.

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Why I want to do green cleaning? I believe it will give me an edge over my competition, I am just starting my business and have researched the competition, there are none in my area that mention green cleaning.

I believe it can save my company money, as many of the chemical cleaners are expensive. The super simple, natural ingredients to be mixed and used as mentioned on this site are cheap, cheap!

I believe that using microfiber, HEPA vacuums, etc. will do a better cleaning job that my clients will notice.

Use the International Janitorial Cleaning Services Assoc. directory to find a green cleaning company.

There's a good reason why theres child proof locks on the doors below the kitchen sink where most of our cleaning agents are kept. It's locked because its POISON. If it’s poisonous to ingest it, why would you use it to clean surfaces that you or your child or your pets come into contact with? Small children put their fingers in their mouths after touching the surfaces you’ve cleaned with toxic chemicals. Animals clean themselves constantly and they are laying on the floors you just used more poison on. And, lastly, YOU are touching these same surfaces that you just used rubber gloves to clean because you didn’t want to get the poison on your hands

The prolonged exposure to strong cleaning products was associated to the Increased decline in two major areas of lung function. Some ingredients, such as parabens, ammonia, chlorine bleach, QUATS, Triclosan, and triclocarban, are absorbed through the skin in varying degrees—and once inside your body, they may upset your delicate microbial balance. Toxic cleaning chemicals can also easily find their way into soil, air, and water, and animal studies highlight the damaging potential for our planet’s wildlife.

Here's a short list of some of the more common toxic cleaning agents and their side effects from products you are more then likely to find in your home or work place:

Butoxyethanol A common ingredient in kitchen, window, and multipurpose cleaners that can interfere with the health of your red blood cells.

Ammonia Found in glass and bathroom cleaners, ammonia can be very irritating to the eyes, skin, throat, and lungs.

Chlorine Bleach A potent antimicrobial and respiratory irritant, bleach is a major ingredient in mildew removers, toilet bowl cleaners, and scouring powders. Mixing chlorine bleach with ammonia can create highly toxic chlorine gas.

Sodium Hydroxide: A known mucous membrane irritant, this is used in many oven cleaners and drain openers.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate SLS is a detergent that creates the rich type of lather we’ve become accustomed to in cleansers, and is present in most shampoos and hand soaps. This ingredient can be very irritating to eyes.

Fragrance: Although the term “fragrance” sounds innocent enough, it can refer to any one of thousands of chemicals linked to skin, kidney, respiratory, and cellular issues.9

Parabens: These antimicrobial, chemical preservatives are associated with negative effects in breasts, hormones, and reproductive areas.

Phthalates: Commonly found in a host of cleansing products including dish soaps, detergents, and shampoo,

Ammonium Compounds Found in antibacterial household cleaners, fabric softeners, and dryer sheets.

Many of the cleaning products under your sink are chemical cocktails making outrageous claims of their cleaning, degreasing, and disinfecting ability. If ANY of them have chemical names in the ingredient list, dispose of them responsibly like you would any other poison.

First step in going Green is to avoid cleaning products with ingredients such as bleach, toluene, parabens, formaldehyde and anything with benzene in the name. Also avoid anything that has chemical fragrance or has any of the above listed ingredients.

The benefits of using green products aren’t always visible, but they’ve played an important role in protecting our environment since the 1960s. They continue to help us preserve cleaner air and combat water pollution.

Green cleaning reduces the amount of chemicals introduced into the environment, and that minimizes impact on the earth’s ozone layer. Eco-friendly cleaning products used in your home help keep your family from exposure to harmful chemical agents and helps keep the planet cleaner too.

There are various Certified Green Cleaning Companies found in the IJCSA Green Cleaning Service Directory.

Start doing your part to keep yourself ,your family,pets ,employees, coworkers, customers and the environment we all live in free of these harmful chemicals.

Use the IJCSA Green Cleaning Service Directory today and start going GREEN .