Did you know…?
» 90% of
our time is spent indoors.
» Asthma
in the U.S. accounts for 28
million missed work and school days annually.
» Allergies
account for 3.5 million lost
workdays annually.
» Indoor
Air Quality is one of the TOP 5 environmental
risks to public health.
Isn’t it time your students, teachers,
and staff deserve a healthier learning environment?
According to the EPA
(Environmental Protection Agency), Asthma
is the most common serious chronic disease of childhood and accounts for
one-third of all pediatric emergency room visits, more than 200,000 hospitalizations
(ranking third among children under 15 and 14.7 million missed school days
annually. Schools across the globe have begun cracking down on their cleaning
programs as a result of the negative health effects that go along with cleaning
improperly and using harsh chemicals. AFS Janitorial has made great strides to
bring schools a green cleaning program that is sustainable and healthier for
its occupants.
Innovative equipment used
to clean with has proper gauges for dispensing green cleaning products, and some
do not require any product at all. Take the BOOST
Machine for example, an auto scrubber that has the ability to strip floors by
just adding water! By eliminating the use of chemical in this practice, we are
able to keep the indoor air quality in a healthier state, and your students aren't breathing in harsh airborne particles.
A Color-coded microfiber
system helps reduce cross-contamination by differentiating
area of use. AFS Janitorial’s staff is trained to use yellow microfiber in
restrooms, green for general cleaning/multi-surface and blue for glass
products. These colored microfiber mops and cloths corresponds with the colors
of buckets, chemicals, job cards and safety data sheets (MSDS) specified for
the particular tasks and areas. Color-coding simplifies training, eliminates confusion
and educates workers on what to use where. All the while, it is eliminating
cross-contamination and reducing the spread of bacteria.
HEPA
filtered vacuums are used to capture dust and allergens; traditional
vacuums are not able to do this. HEPA Filtration traps 99.7% of dirt at 0.3
microns for improved indoor
air quality. Particles that are 0.3 micron in size are the most
difficult particles to trap and contain within a filter. Also, 0.3
micron particle, when inhaled, passes easily into the body's respiratory
system so the body's natural defense system is more vulnerable to these small
particles. This is why ONLY HEPA filters are recommended by
Allergists and Doctors.
Microfibers flat mops
clean floors 45% better than traditional string mops and are durable for up to 1,000
launderings. AFS Janitorial uses The Rubbermaid HYGEN™ microfiber cleaning
system which provides innovative solutions designed for proven superior
performance in maintaining healthy, safe environments. Built-in agitators remove
at least 25% more dirt from mops and an integrated filter improves productivity
and reduces chemical/water waste.
Make health and safety a priority by following
these steps:
1.
PLAN your Green Cleaning Program
2.
SELECT certified Green Cleaning
Products
3.
INTRODUCE Green Equipment & Supplies
4.
ADOPT Green Cleaning Procedures
5.
SHARE the Responsibility
Maximize your investment and IAQ by allowing AFS Janitorial to green your
school! Click here
for more information on how to develop an effective IAQ program for your
school. PROMOTE HEALTH. PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
Read
about how Butler University saved on time, money, and resources by
utilizing double-sided microfiber mops.
