Developing a building-specific green cleaning strategy

Guidelines for cleaning different areas of the facility should be set


When developing a building-specific green cleaning strategy, guidelines for cleaning different areas of the facility should be set, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

Communication with the cleaning personal, staff and guests is also essential, as is training of cleaning staff.

The cleaning products chosen can have a significant. Certification standards for safety and sustainability, like those established by Green Seal, will ensure that products are formulated to protect water and air quality, human health, and the environment, the article said.

Products should also be certified for effective performance, comparable to that of nationally recognized products in their categories.

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December 1, 2015


Topic Area: Environmental Services


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