Methods and chemicals: Our health-focused approach
Methods and chemicals: Our health-focused approach
Our health-focused approach employs a wide balance of medical-grade disinfectants alongside more environmentally friendly cleaners. Each has very different best uses: The most potent is appropriate for areas with the greatest risk of contagions, while gentler “green” products are a better option elsewhere. By treating all tasks according to risk and preventing cross-contamination between them, we provide a healthier workplace and environment. This holistic process includes the following practices:
- We use hospital-grade disinfectants for the most bacteria-prone “touch points” such as door handles, telephones, entrance glass, handrails, shared furniture and all restroom surfaces except mirrors. All such products are registered with the EPA for their additional effectiveness in reducing the spread of germs
- For other routine cleaning tasks such as desktops, kitchen surfaces, floors, walls and personal office items, we use a variety of Green-Seal™ certified chemicals. Green-Seal is an independent, non-profit organization promoting the manufacture, purchase and use of environmentally responsible products and services
- Proper cleaning methods combined with disposable paper towel rather than cloth wiping rags minimize cross-contamination among all areas of the workplace
- Rubbermaid HYGEN™ Clean Water System flat-mopping microfiber technology provides superior disinfecting and reduces cross-contamination on the most critical floor areas. Everywhere else we use washable, anti-microbial string mop-heads
- Vacuuming with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) and near-HEPA filtration enhances indoor air quality by removing allergens that are of special concern to occupants with allergies, respiratory ailments and other environmental sensitivities
- Our cleaning techniques minimize exposure to fumes and volatile organic compounds that affect indoor air quality. Except for restrooms, we typically do not spray any surface directly with cleaners. Instead, we pre-moisten wiping materials to reduce the amount of airborne spray
- Unless otherwise provided by clients, we offer for purchase trash bags, paper towels and other consumable items made out of recycled materials