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As there currently is no standard set for the concept of “green cleaning”, it’s important to research the “green” practices of your office cleaning company if this issue is important to you. Green cleaning can mean much more than just using environmentally-friendly cleaning products; this article details some of the other green techniques and issues that you may not have considered when it comes to your office cleaning services.

Green and disease free

Keeping surfaces clean in order to reduce or prevent the spread of disease has always been an important concern. Today most environmental scientists believe cleaning to be our principal defense against infectious disease, so green cleaning must remain effective enough to kill these germs without harming the environment. A truly healthy office is free of bio-pollutants and toxic chemicals.

Touch-free cleaning

One of the most promising advances in cleaning technology in terms of green cleaning that prevents cross-contamination of surfaces and areas is touch-free cleaning. This technique combines pressure-washing with chemical injection and wet vacuum to eliminate the need for mops and wipes. Mops and wipes and the rinsing they require lead to dirty rinse water and cross-contamination between areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.

The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA) states that cleaning consists of three interrelated components: agitation, chemicals, and time/temperature. These components are usually referenced by the acronym ACT. Because the three components are directly related, any time one is altered the other two must be adjusted as well to balance out the cleaning system. Effective green cleaning must take this balance into consideration, preferably also preventing cross-contamination by avoiding the need for dirty rinse water.

Shiny Floors

Shiny floors have become an obsession in the office cleaning industry, and for good reason; a shiny floor makes an outstanding first impression for customers. However, it’s important for green-friendly cleaning companies to keep this preoccupation under control. A cleaning company can easily spend far too much of their budget on floor finishes, buffers, strippers, high speed equipment, and pads, not to mention the exorbitant costs of paying labor to perform the stripping, burnishing, scrubbing, recoating, and finishing. This leads to neglect of other areas all in the name of super-shiny high-gloss floors, and even promotes unhealthy byproducts such as airborne particles and vapors that go against green-friendly ethics. Even worse, a shiny floor is not necessarily clean and free of contaminants.

Ideally, your office cleaning company will strive for a truly clean, environmentally-friendly floor cleaning procedure that results in a little less shine and lot more health.

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality is another key issue often overlooked when considering green cleaning and overall health. Improving the quality of your office air will reduce allergies, asthma, and other respiratory illnesses among your employees, as well as promoting a sense of well-being. Dust itself is the greatest enemy of clean air; microbes, bio-pollutants, dust mites, pollens, hair, skin cells, and even food particles all reside in the dust you breathe. Unfortunately, if green cleaning doesn’t keep air quality in mind, harsh cleaning by-products will also contribute to air pollution in your office environment. So again, make sure the cleaning company you choose keeps harsh cleaning to a minimum, while at the same time using methods that genuinely remove dust rather than just displacing it.

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Special Care for Special Carpet Fibers

Everyone knows that it is regular vacuuming and quick attention to the inevitable spots and stains that keep a carpet looking its best. But even with the most diligent attention to regular carpet care, all carpets will need a deep extraction cleaning every 12 to 18 months to remove stubborn and embedded soil, it may also be required for warranty purposes. These deep cleaning systems will keep carpets looking, feeling and smelling fresh and new. The cleaning – either by wet or dry extraction — may be done by professional carpet cleaners, or do-it-yourselfers may tackle the job with purchased or rented equipment. Professional carpet cleaners may be found through referrals from friends and family members or even a carpet store. The do-it-yourselfers will be able to rent the correct equipment from any local rental store. The essential key to determining what is the best method for cleaning your carpeting is the construction of the carpet itself.

Most carpets manufactured today incorporate synthetic fibers, such as nylon, polyester, or olefin, and most deep cleaning methods are appropriate for them. In all cases, follow the manufacturers’ cleaning recommendations. Natural fibers, however, may require special care.

Wool carpets can withstand most cleaning methods. Caution should be taken with wool however, to avoid excessive agitation and excessive heat. Do not use cleaning equipment with heavy brushes or beaters on wool carpet. Wool is also easily damaged by bleaches and or detergents that are highly alkaline, so be sure to use a pH neutral cleaning solution on wool. Quick drying is important to avoid yellowing.

Silk carpets should be cleaned using a dry cleaning process. The beautiful silks in antique and contemporary area rugs and room sized carpets can be damaged by high temperatures, sunlight, and high pH solutions, and the fibers will lose strength when wet. Except for light spot removal, deep cleaning of silk carpets should be assigned to carpet cleaning professionals.

Cotton and rayon, popular both as pure carpet fibers as well as blended with other fibers, are made of cellulose, a plant fiber, and can withstand cleaning by almost all methods. All plant fibers are subject to yellowing if they remain wet too long, and too much moisture may cause the fibers to shrink. Be careful not to over-saturate cotton and rayon carpets, and if they do become too wet, dry the carpet as quickly as possible. As with all but the sturdiest synthetic fibers, avoid heavy agitation by the cleaning equipment, which can weaken and damage the fibers.

Sisal, jute and other plant fibers, including coconut, ramie, and hemp, have characteristics very similar to cotton and rayon. Most cleaning methods are appropriate for these plant fibers, but dry extraction or dry foam methods are usually recommended. As with cotton, too much moisture may cause these natural fibers to shrink, and cause discoloration. To reduce the chance of color transfer, only use a mild detergent, and dry the carpet quickly. For these specialized carpets, it is probably best to use a professional carpet cleaner.

Source: Flooring Knowledge.com

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