Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Green Cleaning?
- How is green cleaning different from traditional janitorial cleaning?
- Why choose a green janitorial company?
- Does Green Cleaning Alliance customize cleaning services for its clients?
- Will hiring Green Cleaning Alliance help my building meet LEED certification?
- What security measures does Green Cleaning Alliance take?
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What is Green Cleaning?
Green cleaning refers to using cleaning methods with environmentally-friendly ingredients and chemicals to preserve human health and environmental quality. Green cleaning techniques and products avoid the use of chemically-reactive and toxic cleaning products which contain various toxic chemicals, some of which emit volatile organic compounds causing respiratory and dermatological problems among other adverse effects.
How is green cleaning different from traditional janitorial cleaning?
Green cleaning services use cleaning products that are less harmful to the environment and people than traditional commercial cleaning products. They also use different equipment and cleaning methods to further reduce allergens and dust from the air. A comprehensive green cleaning program requires introducing recycling programs to switching to plastic garbage bags and paper products that create less waste.
Why choose a green janitorial company?
Green cleaners improve your office’s air quality, which in turn, cuts down on sick days and boosts employee productivity along with addressing any allergies your employees or customers may have to some of the volatile compounds used by other companies. Janitorial workers have to handle fewer toxic chemicals, limiting the number of injuries and increasing productivity. Greener cleaners don’t harm waterways and ecosystems when washed down drains and toilets so they are safer for the long term care of our natural environment.
Does GCA customize cleaning services for its clients?
Yes. Our Goal is to supply exactly what your facility requires and we do that by meeting your exact cleaning needs, whether it is the frequency of service or being flexible when you have other activities in your facility we want to meet your standards and your needs.
Will hiring Green Cleaning Alliance help my building meet LEED certification?
In most cases yes, There are some older building that may need structural changes that we don’t supply but with our green system you will have the janitorial service portion covered and we can help you identify additional changes necessary to meet the required point for certification.
What security measures does Green Cleaning Alliance take?
Along with being a fully bonded company GCA requires all of our cleaners to get background checks by Washington State patrol. With all building we service we set up a comprehensive emergency plan so we can contact the necessary management or authorities in the event of an emergency. We also make sure we discuss with you and our staff any security protocol such as alarms or restricted areas so that you facility is kept at its maximum level of security.