1. An Overview for Contract Custodial Companies
Cleaning for Health
An Overview for Contract Custodial Companies
January 10, 2017
Joanna Pi-Sunyer
Green Schools Coordinator, Operations Office

2. Why are we here? We need your help!
Custodians can help lead the way for City Schools to be “green”
Maryland law and City Schools policy requires green cleaning products be used in all school buildings
Maryland law and City Schools policy requires each school to recycle
Conserving utilities is crucial since City Schools spends about $3 million each year on electricity, oil, gas, steam and water
We need your help!

3. Cleaning for Health
State law requires school districts to use less toxic cleaning products for health of custodians, building occupants, and the environment
City Schools regulation has same requirements
Products must be certified

4. Cleaning for Health – WHY?
Conventional products can cause health problems for custodians, building occupants, and the environment
Children are more vulnerable than adults
Cleaning products are only one part keeping buildings clean:
Reduce clutter
Use entry mats to catch dirt and dust
Keep trash and recycling bins neat

5. Contract Custodians
Must annually submit Form 1 stating compliance with state law and City Schools policy – send via registered mail to Joanna
May buy Diversey products from SupplyWorks or use own green products

6. Form 1 from Administrative Regulation ADG-RC
(click on underlined words for links to website)

7. Staff Custodians
City Schools conducted pilot and selected Diversey daily cleaners
Automatically mixes chemical with water
Dispenses to a spray bottle or bucket
Uses cold water
Disinfectant is hydrogen- peroxide-based

8. disinfectant, bathrooms
Stride
floors
Alpha HP
disinfectant, bathrooms
PerDiem
all purpose

9. OxivirTB Only for high school gyms Ready-To-Use (RTU) product
Expensive!
OxivirTB
wrestling mats, weights, etc.
Also, recycle all bottles
and packaging!

10. Wall Chart
Note:
Kitchen, other cleaning products (e.g., floor stripping, hand soap), and paper products NOT yet selected

11. SupplyWorks – the distributor
If you do not already have a pricing agreement, SupplyWorks will extend City Schools pricing to you
Diversey products are just some of the green products offered
Contact Mark Groft at

12. Schools with staff AND contract cleaners
Staff custodians:
Will get at least one dispenser and set of chemicals for their use
Will receive on-site training from SupplyWorks
Contract custodians:
May use their own Diversey dispensers and chemicals
May use other products that meet the green standard
May request permission to use a non-green product if no comparable green product exists

13. Recycling
ALL schools must recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal.
* Ask your point of contact at all schools about which items they are separating

14. Recycling Mix it all together
paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastic bottles
metal, milk and juice cartons, plastic cups, binders, etc.
Some schools keep paper separate

15. Conserve Energy
Be a leader in energy conservation and be alert for energy waste
Turn off lights if area unoccupied for 10+ minutes, esp. gym, auditorium and cafeteria)
Alert building manager if timers for outdoor lighting are not working
Turn off machines and equipment when not needed
Unplug unused equipment, especially before breaks and holidays
Close windows and doors if heat or a/c is running
Turn off window a/c when the room not used
Lower blinds to block sun
Keep the air vents clear - do not cover

16. Resources – Online Toolkits
Cleaning for Health
Recycling
Energy Conservation
Baltimore City Public Schools
Green Schools Coordinator
Joanna Pi-Sunyer
200 E. North Ave., Room 407A
Baltimore, MD
SupplyWorks
Account Executive
Mark Groft

17. Comments & Questions