Benefits of Green Cleaning
Healthy businesses are strong businesses.
"Going Green is good for business"
Green clean just makes good cents. That's right, cents! Having a Green work environment is a vital part of building a strong business. When your employees are protected from harmful chemicals and allergens their productivity remains strong.
Many studies show that businesses with sustainable buildings have better productivity from employees, employee health is preserved, lowered operating costs, and the government even offers some incentives. This just makes good cents for a business's bottom line. Not only are you doing your part by Green Cleaning but making this small change impacts the global scale.
Here are the facts about the switch to green cleaning:
• Employees have a healthier environment
• Lower operating costs which is great for a business's bottom line
• Access to governmental financial incentives
• Genuinely positive environmental impact
One of the most efficient ways to create a healthier facility is to switch to green cleaning, leading to a safer and healthier environment for employees and the environment. Earning Leed points will become easier and fast in the process of going green.
Healthier employees – your business at its best.
U.S. employees are experiencing health problems due to Sick Building Syndrome. Businesses should help cultivate a healthier work environment, but might hesitate on taking the step of going Green. Green Cleaning can make a business's return on investment a no brainer. In part due to little or no cost increase while maintaining the same effectiveness as other cleaners.
Researches first discovered Sick Building Syndrome in the 1960's, citing inadequate ventilation, chemical contaminants from indoor sources, chemical contaminants from outdoor sources and biological contaminants. The employees end up suffering from: respiratory issues, nausea, lethargy, skin rashes, headaches and a myriad of other health issues. Studies since that discovery show green cleaning reduces employee absences and days off due to sickness.
The Indoor Environment Department at the Lawrence Berkley National Design Laboratory in California conducted a study in 2002 finding that Sick Building symptoms can be lowered by 20% to 50% by using green design, technologies and building materials. Colds and Influenza can be reduced by 9% to 20% and allergies and asthma by 8% to 25%/
Keep your business on top by switching to green cleaning for healthier employees.
Incentives and programs lower operating costs and financial incentives.
Green Cleaning is efficient, saves your business money and helps everyone's overall well-being. Several programs exist via state and federal government programs to help each business be as green as possible.
The big picture: positive environmental impact.
The staggering statistics show commercial buildings use 17% of the water, 33% of the energy, 40% of the raw materials and 71% of the electricity. These same buildings create directly or indirectly, 40% of the landfill waste, 33% of the carbon dioxide, 49% of the sulfur dioxide and 10% of the particulate emissions.
When every one takes on the opportunity to switch to green cleaning, we can make an immense improvement for the environment.
| * | Source: White Paper on Sustainability, November 2003, Building Design & Construction. |
| ** | Source: “Creating the Sustainable Workplace,” AIA: The Cornerstone. |
| *** | Source: “Indoor Air Facts No. 4: Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)” , “An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality,” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2006. |


