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Cleaning Products & Equipment
Ron Segura, Project Manager
The Askin Group
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Overview
Impacts of Cleaning on…
Carpet and resilient Floors
Food Areas
Restrooms
Furniture
Window Coverings
Chalkboards/Whiteboards
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
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Impacts on Health
Extract Contaminants:
Particulates– Dirt– Pesticides– Lead
Moisture– Mold
Food sources– Pest control
Problems linked to cleaning:
Lead
VOCs
Residues
Poisons
Reactive
Flammable
PBTs
Environmental ImpactsCleaning Products
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Human Impacts
3 MILLION Janitors– Higher numbers due to
turnover– Workman’s compensation
Exposures to building occupants– Health and productivity
impacts– Litigation and liability
Sensitive Populations– Children– Elderly– Health conditions
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Environmental ImpactsEnvironmental Impacts
5 BILLION pounds of chemicals
– 50 BILLION (manufacturing) 4.5 BILLION pounds of paper
– Chlorine bleached – dioxins, mercury
– No recycled content – 25 to 50 MILLION trees
Plastic lines, Equipment, Tools, Mats…..
– 250 MILLION pounds of vacuums – 6,000 semis
– 36 BILLION plastic trash bags
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Use vacuums that meet CRI’s Green Label Program. Use extraction equipment that removes sufficient
moisture to dry carpet in 24 hours. Use buffers and burnishers with vacuum attachments. Use auto scrubbers equipped with variable-speed
pumps and other water conservation devices. Use battery-powered equipment with environmentally
preferable batteries (gel batteries). Use ergonomic equipment. Maintain an equipment log.
Carpet and Resilient Floors
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Carpet and Resilient Floors
Use environmentally preferable products: Floor care – zinc-free floor finish Cleaning products – Green Seal GS-37 Low VOCs Bio-based
Minimize product use. Safe chemical use and disposal.
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Carpets
Have walk-off mats.
Vacuums should have CRI Green Label.
Use least amount of moisture and chemicals when spotting and cleaning.
Select products that are biodegradable and contain low amounts of dyes, fragrances, and VOCs.
Implement a Preventive Maintenance Plan.
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Resilient Floors
Sweep, dust mop or vacuum daily– Use micro-fiber materials properly treated to
capture dust
Wet mop floor using appropriate environmentally preferred products– Use properly diluted chemical solutions
Use cleaning solutions that are Green Sealed
Use floor finishes that are metal-free, so metal does not enter environment– Frequently can be removed with less
hazardous floor strippers
Proper cleaning is essential to maintaining a long life for most flooring
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Food Areas
Clean food areas after each preparation process or eating period.– Undersides as wells as tops of tables
Thoroughly mop floors daily.
Carpets to be vacuumed daily.– Deep cleaned monthly or as needed
Identify any food scraps, proteins, and standing water that can become overgrown with fungi and bacteria.
Ensure that trash receptacles are covered.
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Restrooms
Daily cleaning:– Remove trash– Clean surfaces– Clean urinals, toilets, sinks– Replenish supplies– Wear appropriate safety equipment– AVOID use of chlorine bleach
Weekly cleaning:– Use brushes and pads to remove stains and soil– Use vapor steam cleaners
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Furniture
Regular cleaning of furniture protects indoor air quality and contributes to a healthy school environment.
Use a high filtration vacuum or a dampened micro-fiber cloth.
Dusting should occur as needed.
Doorknobs, light switches should be sanitized or disinfected.
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Window Coverings
Blinds and curtains should be vacuumed on a monthly basis using a brush attached to a vacuum.
Regularly monitor blinds and curtains for tears.
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Chalk and White Boards
Schedule cleaning during student vacations.
Whiteboards should be cleaned with cleaners recommended by the manufacture: DO NOT use turpentine, methylated spirits, grease, oil, wax, aerosol sprays or acetone.
Use clear water and dry cloth to clean chalk boards.
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OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
Manage chemical storage areas:
Use clear water and dry cloth to clean chalk.
Indicator of organizational controls, planning and training.
Safety.
Security.
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