There are many factors involved with a comprehensive green carpet care program, including equipment, processes, and products. There is never a “one-size fits all” when it comes to the best…
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DfE: Same Program, New Name, New Logo
The EPA has put a new face on an old friend with the introduction of “Safer Choice.” Formerly known as “DfE Standard” or the “Design for the Environment Standard,” the…
Disinfectants in Child Care Centers
To disinfect, or not to disinfect? That is a question we hear quite often from customers, especially those who have businesses involving small children, such as day care centers and…
Hydrogen Peroxide and “Green” Disinfectants
The EPA is actively piloting a program for granting some type of registration for more environmentally friendly products that claim disinfecting or sanitizing benefits. The program is being conducted through…
Floor Finish: To Zinc or Not To Zinc
It’s a question that many facility managers ask themselves … do you use a floor finish with zinc in order to achieve that great, hard, beautiful shine or do you…
Wiping Your Hands Clean of Paper Towel Transmitted Bacteria
How “clean” are unused paper towels? For the most part, one would say a paper towel that is fresh out-of-the-box should be pretty sanitary. For that reason, many were surprised…
BioEnzymatic Cleaners ... Beyond the Days of Greasy Drains
When bio-enzymatic cleaners first emerged in the custodian closet, they were primarily seen as effective solutions to clear grease traps and drains. As time has passed, this exciting new genre…
Breathe Easy by Eliminating Air Freshener Phthalates
In the battle of the bathroom odors, are you exposing your tenants to potentially harmful air while trying to provide a pleasant fragrance? A study conducted by the Natural Resources…
Changes in LEED v4 Cleaning Chemicals: What it Means for Janitorial Professionals
Are you responsible for the maintenance of a LEED building, or one that is considering LEED certification? If so, you need to know about the passage of LEED v4, which…
Healthy, Green Commercial Cleaning Starts with Chemical Dilution
When it comes to healthy, green cleaning programs, it all starts with your chemical program. The custodial supplies in a healthy, green cleaning program should be anchored by a certified…