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1. Pay more attention to entryways. People track most pollutants into buildings by simply walking through the entrance, so it's important to trap and remove dirt before it enters the building. As a cleaning business, you need to make sure the entrances and entry mats are being cleaned and vacuumed frequently. 2. Minimize airborne particles and chemicals. Avoid using dusters that make dust airborne. Instead, use microfiber cleaning cloths, which trap the dust in the cloth. Use of microfiber cloths will also reduce the need for cleaning chemicals. When using cleaning chemicals, apply them to the cloth rather than spraying the cleaner onto the surface being cleaned. 3. Use hepa vacuums to reduce airborne particles. Make sure bags are emptied frequently for more efficient operation. 4. Use environmentally friendly cleaning products. Also use chemical management systems for accurate dilution. 5. Follow directions on cleaning chemicals and disinfectants. Most disinfectants require dwell time to work properly. Make sure employees follow all directions for chemical use. 6. Use microfiber flat mops to capture and remove soil rather than moving it around using conventional mops. 7. Color code cleaning cloths and other tools to avoid cross contamination. Use red cloths for toilets and urinals, green cloths for dusting, and so on. Colorize mop buckets and mop handles to ensure chemicals do not get mixed and carried from one area to another. 8. Use recycled paper products in restrooms. 9. Incorporate a "Green Cleaning" employee training program. Make sure all employees understand the importance of following procedures. Copyright (c) The Janitorial Store (TM)
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