Green Cleaning
The importance of air purification
A sustainable and practical solution to indoor air pollution
Are your cleaning products eco-friendly?
In today’s world, where hygiene and sustainability are top of mind, going green and using eco-friendly products in your facility may not be as easy as it sounds.
What are office managers looking for in a commercial cleaning company in 2022?
There are a few specifics office managers want to see.
5 tips for using ATP monitors
ATP monitors are one of the most reliable indicators we have to measure cleaning performance, but they must be used properly.
Green Seal bans all PFAS in cleaning products
PFAS chemicals can be so resistant to degradation that they could persist for hundreds of years; hence their nickname of "forever chemicals".
Citric acid: a sustainable cleaning solution?
Made from citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and even pineapples, these products have been used safely for centuries.
Creating a safe haven in clean schools
Traditionally, schools maintained their own janitorial staff on-site, but this is no longer optimal in many cases.
EVS market expected to grow healthily by 2026
Myriad effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are thought to be driving the growth of the EVS market.
Why clean indoor air must be made a priority
Keeping in mind the tangible benefits of ensuring clean indoor air in your facility is crucial to providing a safer and cleaner environment.
Canadian companies earn CIMS certification
CIMS is the first consensus-based management standard that outlines the primary characteristics of a successful, quality cleaning organization.
The new commercial office takes shape
Facility managers and BSCs are reassessing how they maintain safe office environments. Keeping best practices in mind is vital.
Cleaning performance must be objectively measured
Due to the pandemic, we need much more objective, scientific surface testing, says Steve Ashkin.
6 changes in LEED and the future of green cleaning
Later this year, U.S. Green Building Council members will be voting on six changes to LEED cleaning credits.
10 ways the cleaning industry can fight climate change
The threat posed by climate change keeps growing, as do the warnings of its dire consequences, but what can the cleaning industry do?
The future of sustainable cleaning
Whatever the facility, prioritizing sustainable cleaning creates a healthier, greener environment for all.
Green cleaning beyond the pandemic
Post-COVID-19, there is no room for guessing or trial-and-error purchasing. If green cleaning is here to stay, it must be tried, tested, and proven.
Are carbon labels coming to professional cleaning?
Consumers are increasingly scrutinizing product labels looking for another metric: the carbon footprint of a product.