Green Cleaning

Did you know that the choice of janitorial service is an important factor in the Greening of your company?

It helps to know that the indoor air quality (IAQ) is one of the basic issues for a Green office or building. First of all, it may help to point out that the best definition for Green is the Health Impact of our actions. Green is been stretched to mean anything environmental, but it is best understood as a health concern. Sustainability refers to management of our resources. The cleaning supplies, vacuums, and cleaning processes play a major part in a building’s indoor air quality.

Microfiber Clothes

Normal cleaning clothes mostly move dust and dirt around. Microfiber cloths actually trap and remove dirt from the room, therefore we use Microfiber Clothes.

Hepa Vacuums

Standard vacuums blow the collected dirt back into the air taking out only the heavier particles. Your service should have HEPA vacuums that actually help clean the air.

Voc Problem

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are emitted by many cleaning products. In fact, most of the cleaning products that you can smell are often VOC concerns. Bleach and ammonia, for example are common cleaning products that emit VOCs

Air Pollution

Pesticides, ammonia-based window cleaners, acid bowl cleaners are also part of the offending items. Ozone depleting chemicals are another problem. Floor stripper and finishes are often very VOC heavy processes that should be improved.

Landmark Building Maintenance is Green Clean Certified.

Our Green Clean Program Includes:

Green Seal/Ecologo certified products and equipment that are environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
Properly diluted products that leave no residue behind.
Use of non-aerosol sprays to eliminate VOC’s.
Carpet and rug industry approved vacuum equipment that meet LEED-EBOM rating standards, the Carpet and Rug Institutes (CRI) Seal of Approval and use micro/Hepa filtration.
Well trained and educated staff in cleaning for health.
Cleaning techniques and procedures which prevent cross contamination.

Leed

Landmark is 100% compliant with the LEED rating system in everything we do- products, procedures, equipment, training and staff. We utilize only environmentally-friendly products and practices to keep your facility clean, efficient and LEED compliant.

Five simple steps you can take today to help build a greener environment in the workplace:

Recycle Paper

The average office worker goes through 12,000 sheets of photocopy paper each year. Printing on both sides or using the backside of old documents for faxes, scrap paper or drafts will help conserve paper. Avoid color printing when you’re printing a draft.

Maximize computer efficiency

Computers in the business sector unnecessarily waste $1.2 billion worth of electricity a year. Make it a habit to turn off your computer when you leave for the day. During the day, set your computer to go to sleep during short breaks, which can help cut energy use by 68 percent.

Use green cleaning products

Make sure your cleaning services company uses nontoxic and biodegradable cleaning products. Buy furniture, carpeting and paint that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and don’t produce toxic chemicals.

Bring your own coffee mug

Eliminate disposable plates, cups and utensils and encourage employees to bring re-usable containers from home. Use refillable soap dispensers and recycled paper or cloth towels in the bathroom and kitchen.

Hire an eco-friendly cleaning company

Only hire a Green Clean Certified company.

Is your place clean enough?

In the first 30 seconds, upon entering your facility, a new customer forms his or her first impression of your facility or business

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