Training

When our cleaning specialists are trained not only on how to use the equipment, but also on Indoor Air Quality and High Performance Green Cleaning, they feel professional and empowered because they learn about their vital role in cleaning for public health and for the environment. Our training teaches them ways to reduce airborne particles that could trigger asthma and other respiratory problems.  They are also more aware of their impact on the environment when they learn the significance of managing waste disposal and recycling.

Interior Environmental Quality

• Green Cleaning Products
• Green Cleaning Techniques
• Waste Reduction
• Water Usage

Safety

• Protective Equipment
• Safe Practices

 Client Site Specifics

• Quality of and commitment to cleaning
• Appearance and behavior on-site

 Customer Service

• What we expect from an “a peaceful space” worker
• Techniques
• The “apc worker” orientation and training

Techniques and Procedures

We consider green cleaning a vital component of sustainability that should be considered and taught as a function of the whole.  We examine every aspect of typical janitorial practices and implement improvements in each area. For instance, our procedures require:

• minimal to no use of paper towels for cleaning
• optimum use of microfiber cleaning – using cloths, mop heads, dust heads
• low water usage
• extensive use of green cleaning products
• cleaning at the microbial level
• meeting LEED standards for Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance
• meeting the EPA’s guidelines for cleaning
• working with other agencies to standardize green cleaning and certifications within the industry

Specific Focus

• Entryways inside and out. An important goal in cleaning green is to trap and remove dirt and pollutants before they enter the building and to frequently clean the entrances and entryway mats.
• Promote safety and prevent cross-contamination. Safer products and proper use and storage of chemicals help create a safer environment. Color-coded tools ensure that  pollutants don’t get carried from one area (such as a restroom) to another.
• Apply disinfectant in restrooms properly and make sure the chemical has proper dwell time so that soil is thoroughly removed using less product.
• Minimize particles and chemicals in the air by mechanically capturing dust and dirt, using course spray for chemicals and applying the cleaner to the cloth rather than spraying the surface to be cleaned.
• Use chemical management systems for accurate product dilution. We train our employees to use chemicals properly to minimize waste and maximize cleaning efficiency, an important element of cleaning green.
• Empty vacuum bags at the end of shifts or when half full for cleaner and more efficient operating.
• Ensure proper vacuuming, extraction, rinsing and drying. Carpets can be a host for moisture problems and mold growth. Green cleaning means minimizing these problems.
• Focus on preventative measures. Our janitorial staff washes their hands and keeps equipment clean and well maintained.
• Focus on touch-points. These are door handles, bright work and other areas where people come in contact with the facility or its fixtures. Focusing here makes cleaning green easier.