Green Cleaning

Using sustainable products and techniques to clean and maintain school and university facilities.
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Safe surfaces

June 1, 2021
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Earth Day

March 1, 2021

Highlights

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6 Key Industrial Hygiene Concepts Custodians Need to Know

May 20, 2020
Helping custodians understand some basic concepts will increase their compliance and helps develop their professionalism.
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Cleaning and the Coronavirus: 7 Key Questions

April 8, 2020
Seven questions will help make sure schools select and correctly use the right products so they are prepared for the day they can be reopened.
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Earth Day Exhibition

March 4, 2020
Seven tips to showcase at your Earth Day event.
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From Green to Sustainable

Oct. 18, 2018
Green cleaning is now commonplace. Next comes sustainability.

Green Cleaning: 5 Questions the Best Custodial Operations Ask

May 12, 2018
Asking these questions of your custodial staff each day will yield better cleaning performance and the best value for the budget.

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eBook: Green Schools Digest

Jan. 1, 2023
Learn the leading sustainability strategies being employed by education facilities across the U.S.
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Green Cleaning: Getting Ready for Winter

Dec. 1, 2016
Don’t hibernate. Prepare your custodial staff for the rigors of winter.
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Green Cleaning: Disinfectant Fool’s Gold

Sept. 1, 2016
Criteria for selecting a suitable disinfectant for schools and universities.
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Green Cleaning: A Green Slate

Aug. 1, 2016
Creating the right expectations for the new school year.
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Green Cleaning: Learning on the Job

June 1, 2016
Use creative methods to train custodians to reduce energy and water consumption.