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Green Cleaning

Cleaning Green

By IICRC

Categories: Green Cleaning, Vacuuming, Carpets & Flooring, Health & Safety
Tagged: Carpet Cleaning, Cleaning Resources, Cleaning Services, Cleaning Strategy, Door Mat, Entry Mats, Filter, Filtration, Furnace, Green Cleaning, House Cleaning Tips, HVAC, Indoor Contaminants, Mildew, Moisture, Mold, Pollutants, Professional Carpet Cleaning, Professional Cleaning Services, Shoes, Vacuuming

While green cleaning products might be the new trend, green cleaning really begins with basic cleaning techniques. [Note: Ad or content links featured on this page are not necessarily affiliated with IICRC (The cleantrust) and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by IICRC (The cleantrust)].

 

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Prevention is key. The IICRC recommends the following tips to help keep dust, soil and contaminants to a minimum and decrease the need for cleaning products:

  1. Use entry mats outside your home and always wipe shoes before entering.
  2. Remove your shoes at the front door.
  3. Vacuum at least twice a week.
  4. Use a high-efficiency HVAC filter (not fiberglass) and change every month.
  5. Have your carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year by a qualified specialist.
  6. Get water leaks fixed immediately to avoid mold.

To locate a cleantrust-Certified Firm, call (800) 835-4624 or visit www.CertifiedCleaners.org.

 

Source: Napsnet

Cleaning Green:  Created on November 30th, 2009.  Last Modified on January 21st, 2014

 

About IICRC

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a certification and standard-setting nonprofit organization for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. The IICRC serves the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Japan, in partnership with regional and international trade associations.

The mission of IICRC is to identify and promote an international standard of care that establishes and maintains the health, safety and welfare of the built environment.

The IICRC, with industry-wide participation, certifies - and develops certifications and standards for - inspection, cleaning and restoration. The IICRC also serves as a valuable consumer referral source for IICRC-Certified technicians and firms. There are currently more than 53,000 active IICRC-Certified technicians, many with multiple certifications, and more than 6,000 IICRC-Certified Firms around the world.