Did you know that the EPA has determined that the air inside your home may be two to five more times polluted than the air outside? Dust, pollen, mold, bacteria and toxic chemicals may have your family living in a fog of pollution. With a few simple tips and minor changes our cleaning products and routines could make a dramatic and positive impact on the health of your home, family and pets.

What is Green Cleaning? Green cleaning is about maintaining and improving cleanliness and supporting infection control while protecting workers and the environment from the risks posed by cleaning materials and processes. It encompasses a broad set of practices and is not about simply switching one product for another. A successful program is focused on overall “quality cleaning” – standardized operations, effective tools and cleaning chemicals, uniform dispensing systems, comprehensive staff training, proper protective equipment, and clearly written policies and protocols for the various levels of cleaning and response to blood and body fluid spills. It also includes ongoing performance evaluation and improvement. With planning and oversight, green cleaning provides a high-performance cleaning process that prioritizes infection control but also reduces waste, risks to workers and building occupants, and negative impacts on the environment.