What about cleaning equipment, like vacuums, cleaning cloths, gloves, sponges, mopheads, that kind of thing?
We use vacuums that are certified under the Carpet and Rug Institute green label. Their standard requirement is that vacuums remove 99.9% of air particles that are 1 micron or larger, basically what that means is that vacuums are removing almost all pet dander, pollen, dust, mites, mildew and other respiratory irritants. The indoor air quality is a major factor in respiratory health… Green Seal wants your cloths to be reuseable and in general Green Seal wants a cleaning program that reduces solid waste. We use microfiber cloths and microfiber mops. The stuff is awesome. Basically they have a static charge to them so they attract dust, stuff better. They do a better job cleaning. They require use of less cleaning solutions as well because they’re so effective, and they last much longer than a cotton cloth, reducing manufacting and landfill waste – really significantly better in terms of the environmental benefits of green cleaning. And according to Green Seal’s standards, the cleaning s
