Transcript Cleaning for Health

Cleaning for Health
BEST PRACTICES
“Cleaning to protect health
without harming the
environment.”
Indoor Air Quality
 We spend 90% of our time indoors
 Indoor air can be 2-5 times as bad as
outdoor air
 Tight buildings plus air conditioning
 20% of the nations population spend their
day in school buildings
Asthma
 Asthma is the leading chronic cause of
absenteeism in schools.
 160% increase for children under 5
 4.8 million children are affected
 14 million missed school days
This Was Then
 The mop was brought into a building from
the roofers in the mid 1850’s.
 About 80% of the material seen floating
in a sunbeam is actually skin flakes.
 The first mop bucket made its
appearance in the 1890’s.
This is Now
 Over the last several years the concept of
“green cleaning” has been gaining momentum
in the marketplace. However, without a
standard definition of the term there is a
growing misinterpretation or even abuse by
marketing hype. Buyers are generally on their
own to deduce its meaning and significance.
As a result, many assume that green cleaning
is solely an issue of chemistry
Greening your Cleaning
 Reduce water consumption
 Reduce accidents related to chemicals
 Improve indoor air quality for students
and faculty
 Increase security of facility
 Increase life of fixtures
 Increase employee job performance
Current Zone Cleaning
 Each employee is given a square footage of
the total area to clean.
 That employee is required to maintain all
aspects of that given area and must be trained
in all those areas of cleaning.
 This requires a great amount of equipment and
other resources.
 This makes the tasks completed, less
consistent.
Goals and Objectives of
Green Cleaning
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Fewer Mistakes
Less Training Time
Reduced Inventory
Smoother Work Flow
Higher Employee Satisfaction
Greater Productivity
Fewer Mistakes
 Lessen the risk of using the wrong
chemical or mixing chemicals which
could cause physical injury or costly
damage.
Less Training Time
 Workers don’t have to be trained on as
many different products, MSDS
requirements and procedures.
Reduced Inventory
 Fewer under-utilized chemicals and
equipment typing up space and capital as
well as creating a potential for accidents.
Smoother Work Flow
 Fewer “interruptions” caused by having to
retrieve specialized chemicals or wasted
trips to and from the custodial closets.
Higher Employee Satisfaction
 Simplification reduces workers’ confusion
and stress, resulting in better morale,
lower turnover and a safer situation.
Greater Productivity
 More time spent doing the actual job,
rather than training, deciding on which
product or equipment to use, product
handling, etc.
What is Specialist cleaning?
 One specific task is assigned to each
employee for the entire facility.
 Enables employees to become more
proficient in a specific task leading to
improved productivity.
 It uses resources more efficiently and
enhances team ownership and individual
accountability.
 This makes the tasks less complicated,
more consistent.
Items to Aid in Greening Your
Cleaning Programs
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Chemicals
Equipment
Microfiber
Mats
Ergonomics
Chemicals-Then
Acid Bowl Cleaners
Chalkboard Cleaners
Butyl Multipurpose Cleaners
Glass Cleaners
Disinfectant Sprays
Enzyme Cleaners
Chemical Damage
 Acidic and butyl chemicals have damaged
fixtures in our facilities over the years.
 Sinks, water fountains, faucets, and gaskets in
our plumbing.
 Vinyl flooring and carpets.
 Laminate on cabinets, tables, and countertops.
Tabletop damage
from chemicals
Floor damage from
chemicals
Fixture
damage
from
chemicals
Faucet damage
from chemicals
Chemicals now
1 product for 85% of cleaning
1 product for carpet
1 product for minerals and soap
Replace cotton dust mops
and cloths with microfiber
cloths and mops.
Use the Most Modern Equipment
 Modern, high-performance equipment is
and important component of
environmentally preferable cleaning
because these tools are designed to
prevent dirt and soil from contaminating
surfaces, thus reducing the amount of
chemicals needed.
Place 15 to 20 feet of
multi-level scraper mats on
the outside and inside of
entryways to minimize dirt
tracked in.
Use Ergonomic
equipment whenever
possible to reduce stress
on workers arms, hands
and back.
The High Value of Training
 Most custodians are self-taught. Important
procedures, such as restroom cleaning, often
are left to custodians to figure out. That’s why
it’s unusual for any two custodians to perform
the same task in the same way and in the
same amount of time. Too many schools have
either never considered investing in custodial
training or view it as a waste of money. As a
result, most custodians never are exposed to
the benefits of new methodologies.
 Custodians learn from each other.
 School cleaning has different concerns
than home cleaning.
 Mixing of chemicals such as bleach and
ammonia are deadly.
 Best practices mean more productivity.
Involvement From the Top
 School administrators and business
managers can help set the tone to
overcome an institution’s natural
resistance to change. Considering the
potential effect on the learning
environment and public perception, it is
well worth the effort.
Think About What we Know
 The mop & bucket are two of the oldest tools
still used today in the custodial
profession…Isn’t it time to update from the 19th
century?
 An average adult person my shed up to 1.5
grams of skin a day, enough to feed 1 million
dust mites…Isn’t it time to focus more on our
procedures to remove dust and soil instead of
how shinny the floor is?
Greening Your Cleaning
 Not just environmentally responsible
chemicals, paper and supplies.
 Not just modern equipment.
 Not just better communication.
 Not just more training and new
procedures.
 Not just involvement by administration.
LEED-EB
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Leadership in
Energy &
Environmental
Design for
Existing
Buildings
What is LEED-EB Certification?
 LEED-EB is a rating system for the
sustainable operation and upgrades of
existing building. LEED-EB improves
building operation and performance while
reducing overall operating costs, and
provides a structure for maintaining
performance over the long term.
Choosing the Best Practices
 There are many methodologies directed
toward the maintenance of your facilities.
 Choose the program that uses the best
practices available to your school.
 LEED-EB encompasses not only the
custodial programs, but others within the
building and district.
Example of Modern Methodology
Green Cleaning IS
 A systematic approach to standardize the use
of “green” products, supplies and equipment in
conjunction with those practices that best
utilize the modern technology available.
Through joint awareness from both custodial
staff and administration, as to the schools
goals, will the results be apparent by the
students, staff, families and visitors of our
facilities.
Cleaning for Health:
Best Practices
We should maintain a clean,
healthy campus through
improved systems and
communication while
reducing potential negative
impact on cleaning staff and
occupants.