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Recent studies have shown that sustainable buildings, or buildings that go green, have measurable financial gains due to employee health, productivity, and retention as well as lower operating costs and certain government incentives.

Green cleaning is one of the easiest and fastest ways for building managers to make their facilities healthier and safer for employees, not to mention their contribution to the overall environment. Plus, it offers the ability to easily earn quick LEED® points in the process.

What is Green Cleaning? Green Cleaning simply means cleaning to protect health without harming the environment. A Green Cleaning program goes beyond chemical and equipment choices. It includes policies, procedures, training and shared responsibility efforts that minimize the impact of cleaning materials on the health of building occupants and protect the environment as a whole.

Can I adopt Green Cleaning and still meet public health and infection-control standards? This is a common concern and one which can be addressed by striking a balance between germ control and the environmental impact of disinfectant use, which kills all microbes – even helpful ones. Certain “touch points” (such as doorknobs, nurses’ offices and certain food service areas) require the use of disinfectants; however, for most other situations, routine cleaning is sufficient.

What does Green Cleaning cost? Developing and implementing a Green Cleaning Program does not have to be expensive or overwhelming. There are hundreds of manufacturers who offer “certified” green cleaning chemicals that work well and are cost-competitive compared to traditional products.

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