Green Cleaning & Sustainability NJ / PA Sustainability Symposium March 31, 2011
Cleaning Before Cleaning specs listed that every duty was done every night Dusted everything daily Full vacuuming daily
Cleaning Now Critical areas detail clean daily Dust specific areas weekly Full vacuum weekly
Cleaning Procedures Don’t clean CLEAN Asset your building or facility for it’s needs Have a program or specific schedule to attain your specific level of cleanliness
Cleaning Materials Before Dust clothes Cotton Dust Mops Cotton Wet Mops Chemicals by the gallon Discarded in the trash Now Microfiber clothes Microfiber pads Microfiber String or flat Concentrate Washed and reused
Green Cleaning Materials Use Green Seal certified chemicals - use concentrates - dispensing unit measures and dilutes Microfiber clothes, dust mops & wet mops - wash and reuse
Green & Sustainable Cleaning No additional cost to provide a “Green Sustainable” cleaning program Production rates for part time night Office cleaning 4,500sf to 5,500sf per hour Production rates for full time night Office cleaning 3,700sf to 4,500sf per hour
Training Program Initial training on standard operating procedures Initial training on safety and proper equipment use Periodic training and review Green chemicals, Sustainable materials and methods Supervisors are “Trainers” Presently working with Brandywine Realty Trust on a “LEED & Green Cleaning Pilot Training Program” for union cleaners
Annual Cost per Square Foot Labor (Day & Night) Union Benefits Cleaning chemicals and material Cleaning equipment Does not include Consumable products (paper towels, toilet tissue, soap, trash liners etc.)
Average Cleaning Cost Annual cost per square foot for non-union in the suburban market $ $0.70 Annual cost per square foot for union in the suburban market $ $0.90 Annual cost per square foot for union in the center city market $ $ Depends on staffing (day & night)