Green cleaning benefits the heath of the employees, the clients, and the environment. At ACT Services Corp we have a goal of helping our clients implement a efficient green cleaning program. Our abundant natural resource here in Maine is our Fisheries. Like you, we want to keep our water protected from toxic cleaning chemicals and products. Green cleaning services go beyond just using environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals. It’s also about reducing waste and cleaning efficiently. 

Owning a green cleaning company that has been in operation of 15 years by a previous owner, it is important to me to be educated on the reasons why we use green cleaning products in our homes. The products we use as a company in our customers homes will benefit our employees, our customers and the environment. It is important to show our customers and current and new employees that we are Green Cleaning Certified. 

We only use non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe green cleaning products in our customers homes. We are committed to improving the quality of life in our communities. We make every effort to provide outstanding service now and in the future because we believe that caring for the Earth and peoples health begins at home. 

Indoor air contaminants have been linked to pregnancy loss, SIDS, cancer, asthma and learning disabilities. Chlorine dioxins pose serious health risks that affect the brain, spinal cord, kidneys and liver. Petrochemicals are used to produce more common household cleaners. In a 2004 Body Burden Study, 287 toxins were found in the cord blood of newborn babies. Being educated by IJCSA Green Cleaning Directory will help me and my fellow colleagues know exactly what products we can use by completing the Green Cleaning Certificate. 

The Green Cleaning Certificate not only allows me to know what products to use in our customers homes but also within my own home. I have two small children and to keep them from inhaling any toxins from cleaning products is a top priority for me. We only use green cleaning products in our home and being certified gives me other ideas of what natural products to deodorise and clean with. 

Green World Home Cleaning is a local, family-owned business and has been serving Sarasota and the surrounding areas since 2003. We are a green company and offer only non-toxic cleaning services to our customers. We are proud to be a member of the International Janitorial Cleaning Service Association. 

We are a member of various organizations like the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, the ARCSI, and the Sarasota Green Connection. We enjoy being green!

​When you choose us, we always make sure that our services are tailored to meet your health requirements. We are insured and bonded and always make the safety of your home our top priority. We believe that care for earth begins at home, so we use only non-toxic, environmentally safe products. 

Please visit us at www.greenworldhomecleaning.com for more information or to book a free estimate. 

This is an incredible age we are in! Rapid technological replication and medical advances at the microscopic level to name a few, have given way to many new and exciting devices and products. This also includes the need for cutting-edge cleaning products and practices within our living and work spaces. Unified: cleaning organizations and their accrediting bodies must uphold a high industry standard. 

To meet this ongoing need: organizations like the International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association ( ijcsa.org ) offer green cleaning certification for the budding cleaning professional as well as a growing community of companies the public can network from.  Proven Green Cleaning practices are the most effective and best cleaning approach for all consumers.

Here's why: Harsh toxic chemicals only "kill" a small amount of pathogens, in fact, they cause more harm to humans and the environment and thus outweigh any benefit. Better cleaning options are available for those seeking LESS chemical exposure while still getting excellent results. This is achieved ONLY through green cleaning best practices.

Some things to look for when deciding on a Green Cleaning Company: cleaning companies and their support staff not just cleaning for appearance. Rather, by using pure, concentrated botanical products, microfiber cloths, sealed Hepa vacuums, and steamers, living and work spaces are cleaned chemical-free. Maintained surfaces are then deep cleaned and sanitized better.

For all these reasons, green cleaning is a very effective and safe practice when used in the correct manner. For more information on locating a green cleaning service visit http://www.ijcsa.org/Green-Cleaning-Services.

Scrub-All Cleaning Service uses environmentally safe products for you, your employees, your home and your family. Our mission is to provide products and cleaning services that simply put, are a better way to clean.

We understand the importance of sustainable practices and our social responsibility to this planet. The products we use are organic and green in a number of ways, naturally they are recycled, eco-friendly and are made with your health and the health of our planet in mind.

We are committed to making a better way for the sake of people, animals and our planet.

Traditional cleaning products contain ammonia, chlorine, solvents and other various chemicals that are petroleum based. Most of these chemicals contribute to asthma, allergies, cancer, heart conditions and other common sicknesses. This is not to mention the damages that these chemicals cause to our echo systems. Organic green cleaning with natural cleaning products is one of the most important things you can do for a healthy home and environment.

This is why Scrub-All is proud to say that we contribute to organic green cleaning! 

IJCSA Green Cleaning Certified Professionals 

When you decide to implement green cleaning program into your business you are assembling all your team making a commitment of using fewer toxic chemicals, choosing environmentally responsible equipment and considering processes that are sensitive to vulnerable populations.

Green cleaning isn’t just about protecting the environment; it’s also about protecting the health of place occupants and cleaning staff while enhancing overall productivity.

The benefits of green cleaning are directly related to your business operations are:

 

-       Demonstrate the quality of environmentally responsible products and services which can meet or exceed performance and expectations.

-       Obtain access to new customers and increase loyalty, expanding your Network

-       Profitability Increase

-       Show sustainable conscious not only with the environment, but also with clients & staffs

-       Fewer staff health problems, decreased absenteeism

-       Help professionals understand the importance of using environmentally-preferable products carefully, safely and with the goals of green cleaning in mind.

That’s why HCC Cleaning is committed not only on promoting healthier environment but

acknowledgement of the importance of being sustainable conscious to make a better Planet to live.

Find How to Certified Green Cleaning Services Here 

 

The standard cleaning chemical is harsh to the individual. Phosphoric acid can be found in toilet bowl cleaners. Ammonia, alkyl benzene sulfonates, chlorine, and crystalline silica can be found in general cleaners. As labeled on the products containing such chemicals, all can cause irritation in the eyes, lungs, and skin upon contact. According to the American Cancer Society, benzene, which is commonly found in detergents and industrial solvents, is a carcinogen ("Benzene and Cancer Risk" 2016). Though these risks can be mitigated by proper handling, accidents can and do occur, and that is an inescapable fact of cleaning with standard cleaning products. 

What's more, many standard cleaning products contain chemicals that have the potential to reach dangerously with other chemicals with which it comes into contact. Take chlorine-based bleach, for example. Mixing ammonia and bleach together causes a volatile reaction that releases chloramines ("Dangers of Mixing..."). Exposure to these can cause irritated eyes, nausea, coughing, chest pain, wheezing, pneumonia, and more.

But the dangers of standard chemical cleaners goes beyond personal health and safety; they also negatively impact the environment. Many common cleaners contail chemicals that are considered by the Environmental Protection Agency to be Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs (Chatterjee 2018). These VOCs enter the atmosphere and increase ozone levels. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and ammonia are some common chemicals found in standard cleaners and have all been labeled as VOCs by the EPA. Some of these chemicals are also slow to biodegrade, and they can all very easily end up in the environment via drainage systems or otherwise improper disposal. 

On top of pollution, some chemicals found in standard products have a more complicated effect on our ecosystems. Benzalkonium chloride, which is a synthetic disinfectant and bacteriacide, is a biologically active chemical, which means that it can negatively affect living organisms. The widespread indiscriminate use of bactericides is also now causing the emergence of new strains of bacteria that are resistant to them. The CDC also lists this chemical as being "very toxic to aquatic life" ("Benzalkonium Chloride" 2014). Phosphorus, and by extension phosphoric acid and the cleaners containing this chemical, can cause an overgrowth of algae in water sources. This has in fact proven to be a problem in cities such as Atlanta, Georgia ("Phosphorus and Water" 2018). 

By contrast, natural cleaning products serve as a viable and appealing alternative to the standard chemical products. The use of natural cleaning products improves indoor air quality, reduces energy usage, and promotes recycling. These products are less likely to be irritants or to negatively impact long-term personal health. They will also reduce the ecological footprint left behind by cleaning businesses ("Potential Benefits..." 2017). Click here to find a green cleaning business near you.

"Benzalkonium Chloride." Center for Disease Control. Jul. 1 2014. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng1584.html

"Benzene and Cancer Risk." The American Cancer Society. 2016. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/benzene.html#written_by

Chatterjee, Rhitu. "Wall Paints, Perfumes, and Cleaning Agents Are Polluting Our Air." NPR, National Public Radio. Feb. 15 2018. https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/15/585886321/your-wall-paint-perfumes-and-cleaning-agents-are-polluting-our-air

"Dangers of Mixing Bleach With Cleaners." Washington State Department of Health, Department of Health. https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/HealthyHome/Contaminants/BleachMixingDangers

"Phosphorus and Water." USGS: Science For A Changing World, United States Geological Survey. Mar. 13 2018. https://water.usgs.gov/edu/phosphorus.html

"Potential Benefits of Green Cleaning Products and Programs." New York's Green Cleaning Program, New York State. 2017. https://greencleaning.ny.gov/benefits.asp

Welcome to IJCSA! We take the hassle out of finding certified carpet cleaning techs with our easy to use directory, featuring all cleaning services for carpet,tile/stone ,and upholstery.

To successfully implement a day cleaning program, three main groups need to be on board, the manager, the department or service contractor, and those employed by the service contractor. 

It is also very important to fully understand the cleaning task and schedule necessary before implementing a cleaning program.

For example government offices may have special privacy needs, making some areas off limits during set times of the day and or week and hospitals may require the use of various cleaning products and practices in different areas of the facility.

Before implementing a structured program cleaners must evaluate the facility and outline the needs of the property manager while minimizing the impact on building occupants. 

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In the modern world, climate change and environmental preservation has more importance and prevalence than ever before. As people are beginning to see the consequences of pollution both in the environment as a whole and in their own personal health, it has become important for janitorial services, such as those found here, to address the concerns of maintaining cleanliness without sacrificing eco-friendliness or health.

Yanan Eco-Friendly Cleaning Services is located in an area whose culture has emphasized conservation and green living for years. As such, clients looking for cleaning services know the value of green cleaning. With green cleaning certification and the knowledge afforded to us from it, our business can address these issues successfully.

But green cleaning goes beyond business; it helps reduce our impact on the environment. Standard industrial cleaners contain chemicals that will inevitably end up in our oceans or our trash fills and negatively impact the planet. Ammonia, a chemical found in many industrial and household general cleaners, adds nitrogen to the environment, which can have toxic effects on plants, fish, and animals. Alkyl benzene, commonly found in surface cleaners, is very slow to biodegrade and produces carcinogens and reproductive tocins like benzene during the manufacturing process. Phosphorus, which can be found in toilet bowl cleaners, can upset the balance of water-based ecosystems. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and ammonia have all been labeled as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) by the EPA, which both attributes to smog and negatively impacts local ecosystems.

Our health, too, can improve with the implementation of green cleaning. Natural cleaning solutions and eco-friendly products tend to be less harsh than standard chemicals, which have been found by the EPA to irritate the lungs, eyes, and skin upon exposure. People with asthma especially can be affected by the harsh fumes and smells. VOCs, the EPA has found, can also impact indoor air quality and expose businesses and homes to higher levels of pollutants. Switching to green products will improve the health of both our team and our clients.

Click here to find a green cleaning service near you.