Leaner energy, less waste and safer chemicals key to greener healthcare cleaning, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.
The equipment, chemistries and protocols need to care for both the patient and the environment.
On a day-to-day basis, healthier cleaning consists of a series of small decisions that can add up to big results, the article said.
Depending on the kill claim required, a green product might not do the job for healthcare facilities. Many cleaners that contain Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) are Green Seal certified and are a good way to begin a cleaning green program.
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