The Green Revolution……Why Green Cleaning?
From SARS to Bird Flu to the common cold, germs and bacteria are making big headlines. This is the reason why K.I.S.S. Janitorial is taking cleaning to the “next level”. We will not only provide your facility with a clean appearance, we will also create a healthy environment for your building occupants. The concept of “Green” relates primarily to the health and well being of the people who inhabit our homes, schools, daycares, offices, and factories everywhere. If your company is planning to "Go Green," the key issues are not energy or water conservation, building materials, or access to public transportation. The main purpose of green cleaning is to improve the indoor air quality and the continued good health of all the people in a chemically free office environment. We need to do more than just have a place look clean…it has to be an environment that is healthy and sanitary.
The facts:
· There are over 70,000 chemicals being used today, and fewer than 2% have been thoroughly tested for the effects on human and aquatic life.
· The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that people spend up to 90% of their time indoors and as much of half of our population is exposed to “polluted” indoor air. Indoor air is typically 2 to 5 times worse than outdoor air and can be up to 100 times more polluted. The economic impact is alarming, since poor Indoor Air Quality can affect employee health and productivity. Studies show that 15 billion dollars are lost annually in lost productivity as a result of poor Indoor Air Quality and cross-contamination.
· Would you believe that the average office desk is home to 20,000 germs per square inch ……400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. The main “fomites” (where germs linger) in office areas are: contaminated desks, door knobs, phone receivers, computer keyboards, and elevator buttons. Germs and bacteria, for example, can effect others for up to three days.
· Cleaning products are responsible for nearly 8% of non-vehicular emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) which can increase the risk of sickness and lead to ailments such as allergies, influenza, asthma, SARS, birth defects, cancer, and many other adverse effects
· 11.6% of work related asthma comes from common cleaning products.
· An estimated 35% of conventional cleaning products can cause blindness and severe skin damage to internal organs through skin contact.
· Implementing a cleaning-for-health program that disinfects commonly touched objects can help reduce germs and bacteria by 99.9 percent and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
What does your custodial closet say about your cleaning goals and that of your present cleaning company? Take a look if you dare. The best janitorial operations have closets that reflect their company’s green cleaning mission, from the aesthetics of the room to the types of green “Designed for the Environment” DfE products and equipment stocked inside. Custodial closets tend to be overlooked because too many areas of the facility rank higher on the housekeeping department’s priority list. Does it really matter if the custodial closet is in shambles? Yes. In fact, the appearance of custodial closets is often directly related to professionalism and the service level of your entire building.
In summary, “green cleaning” is simply defined as cleaning to protect health without harming the environment. However, green does not come in a bottle. When selecting a partner, it is important to find someone who provides not only support, but also a top-level certified individual and company with expertise and leadership on the subject of cleaning procedures, matting, ventilation, and products. There are plenty of janitorial services with “Green Stuff” on their cart or in the janitorial closet. “They talk the talk”, but “they do not walk the walk”. We are serious about our green commitment to you and our environment. We are dedicated to bring unparalleled services and support to our clients.
Roger D. Simpson
Vice President
Kiss Janitorial
13498 Pond Springs Road Bldg. "A"
Austin, Texas 78729
Office (512)-258-7003 Fax (512)-250-1225
Cell (512)-751-2402
www.kisscleaning.com
From SARS to Bird Flu to the common cold, germs and bacteria are making big headlines. This is the reason why K.I.S.S. Janitorial is taking cleaning to the “next level”. We will not only provide your facility with a clean appearance, we will also create a healthy environment for your building occupants. The concept of “Green” relates primarily to the health and well being of the people who inhabit our homes, schools, daycares, offices, and factories everywhere. If your company is planning to "Go Green," the key issues are not energy or water conservation, building materials, or access to public transportation. The main purpose of green cleaning is to improve the indoor air quality and the continued good health of all the people in a chemically free office environment. We need to do more than just have a place look clean…it has to be an environment that is healthy and sanitary.
The facts:
· There are over 70,000 chemicals being used today, and fewer than 2% have been thoroughly tested for the effects on human and aquatic life.
· The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that people spend up to 90% of their time indoors and as much of half of our population is exposed to “polluted” indoor air. Indoor air is typically 2 to 5 times worse than outdoor air and can be up to 100 times more polluted. The economic impact is alarming, since poor Indoor Air Quality can affect employee health and productivity. Studies show that 15 billion dollars are lost annually in lost productivity as a result of poor Indoor Air Quality and cross-contamination.
· Would you believe that the average office desk is home to 20,000 germs per square inch ……400 times more bacteria than the average toilet seat. The main “fomites” (where germs linger) in office areas are: contaminated desks, door knobs, phone receivers, computer keyboards, and elevator buttons. Germs and bacteria, for example, can effect others for up to three days.
· Cleaning products are responsible for nearly 8% of non-vehicular emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCS) which can increase the risk of sickness and lead to ailments such as allergies, influenza, asthma, SARS, birth defects, cancer, and many other adverse effects
· 11.6% of work related asthma comes from common cleaning products.
· An estimated 35% of conventional cleaning products can cause blindness and severe skin damage to internal organs through skin contact.
· Implementing a cleaning-for-health program that disinfects commonly touched objects can help reduce germs and bacteria by 99.9 percent and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
What does your custodial closet say about your cleaning goals and that of your present cleaning company? Take a look if you dare. The best janitorial operations have closets that reflect their company’s green cleaning mission, from the aesthetics of the room to the types of green “Designed for the Environment” DfE products and equipment stocked inside. Custodial closets tend to be overlooked because too many areas of the facility rank higher on the housekeeping department’s priority list. Does it really matter if the custodial closet is in shambles? Yes. In fact, the appearance of custodial closets is often directly related to professionalism and the service level of your entire building.
In summary, “green cleaning” is simply defined as cleaning to protect health without harming the environment. However, green does not come in a bottle. When selecting a partner, it is important to find someone who provides not only support, but also a top-level certified individual and company with expertise and leadership on the subject of cleaning procedures, matting, ventilation, and products. There are plenty of janitorial services with “Green Stuff” on their cart or in the janitorial closet. “They talk the talk”, but “they do not walk the walk”. We are serious about our green commitment to you and our environment. We are dedicated to bring unparalleled services and support to our clients.
Roger D. Simpson
Vice President
Kiss Janitorial
13498 Pond Springs Road Bldg. "A"
Austin, Texas 78729
Office (512)-258-7003 Fax (512)-250-1225
Cell (512)-751-2402
www.kisscleaning.com
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