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Cleaning Products & Equipment Ron Segura, Project Manager The Askin Group © 2005 CHPS

3 Overview Impacts of Cleaning on… Carpet and resilient Floors Food Areas Restrooms Furniture Window Coverings Chalkboards/Whiteboards OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Cleaning Products

4 © 2005 CHPS 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 Impacts Cleaning Products

5 © 2005 CHPS 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 Cleaning Products

6 © 2005 CHPS Environmental 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 Cleaning Products

7 © 2005 CHPS 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 Cleaning Products

8 © 2005 CHPS 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. Cleaning Products

9 © 2005 CHPS 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. Cleaning Products

10 © 2005 CHPS 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 Cleaning Products

11 © 2005 CHPS 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. Cleaning Products

12 © 2005 CHPS 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 Cleaning Products

13 © 2005 CHPS 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. Cleaning Products

14 © 2005 CHPS 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. Cleaning Products

15 © 2005 CHPS 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. Cleaning Products

16 © 2005 CHPS 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. Cleaning Products