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"GREEN CLEANING"

Green cleaning was developed—to create safer, healthier environments for people without sacrificing results for customers. Incorporating elements such as accelerated hydrogen peroxide solutions, microfiber mops, dust cloths, "no touch" rest room cleaning and high-filtration vacuums, we provide high quality, professional service at an affordable price. We believe that when environmental and air quality hygiene levels go up, healthcare costs, labor, workers comp claims and maintenance expenses go down. By decreasing sick days, maintenance costs and health care expenses, NKeepers may directly and positively impact the bottom line of many companies in many industries.

Some Background Information

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors and exposure to pollution can be up to 100 times greater inside than out. Companies going "green" can positively impact the annual maintenance of buildings where we work and live, which now requires:

• 5 Billion lbs. of cleaning and coating chemicals
• 4.5 Billion lbs. of janitorial paper products (or 50 Million trees)
• 36 Billion plastic trash can liners
• 20 Million vacuum cleaners

Implementing green cleaning solutions supports other green activities that help reduce the large amounts of energy and water that buildings consume. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings in this country account for:

• 65% of electricity consumption
• 36% of energy use
• 30% of greenhouse gas emissions
• 30% of raw materials use
• 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually)
• 12% of potable water consumption

What NKeepers Uses

Equipment

• High-speed burnishers with active vacuum attachments that capture fine particles
• Carpet & Rug Institute’s Green Label Program for vacuums
• Carpet extractors and automatic floor scrubbers that reduce water consumption

Products

• Micro-fiber dusting cloths and flat mops to collect dust and dirt. These out-perform traditional dusting and mopping materials and can often be used to remove soils without the need for chemical compounds. Also can be reused for minimal waste
• Green Seal’s Standard for Industrial and Institutional Cleaners (GS-37) certified chemicals for general purpose, washroom, glass, and carpet cleaning or recommended chemicals for those not covered by standard, but go beyond current industry specifications (e.g., furniture polish, metal cleaner)
• Hand soaps that do not contain antimicrobial agents (e.g., Triclosan) except where required by law or regulations (i.e., healthcare or food preparation)

NKeepers "Green Care Principles"

• 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.
• Focus on 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Focus on preventative measures. Our janitorial staff washes their hands and keeps equipment clean and well maintained.
• Apply disinfectant in restrooms properly and make sure the chemical has proper dwell time so that soil is thoroughly removed using less product.

We are concerned about the environment and the health of your facility, so please allow us to provide you with a free, customized, green cleaning program at JanitorialEstimate.com.