{"id":174,"date":"2015-07-16T10:01:48","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T15:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=174"},"modified":"2026-01-10T12:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T18:44:02","slug":"green-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/sustainability\/services\/green-building\/green-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Cleaning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">The three elements of sustainability, being ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable, are easily applied when a green cleaning program is implemented. It is not just about simply switching out products but also about reviewing and changing processes.&nbsp; Savings are garnered and the quality of work improves with new procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ecologically-sound\">Ecologically Sound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installing low-maintenance flooring to reduce cleaning needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilizing machines that require no chemical product at all, but rather ionize a water molecule to pick up dirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaning with biodegradable products, with little off gassing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using equipment that uses less water, to do the same job, or better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-socially-just\">Socially Just<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eliminating custodians\u2019 exposure to toxic chemicals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using less water or chemical, means less lifting and trips to the water closet to have to refill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping public waterways free of unnecessary chemicals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-economically-viable\">Economically Viable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Using concentrated cleaners reduces packaging and over-purchasing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green Seal Certified cleaners, that tend to require less product and new procedures, have shown to save money within the first year of use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cleaning-industry-management-standard\">Cleaning Industry Management Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CIMS third party verified cleaning program began at 51ÁÔÆæ in 2013.&nbsp; Changes were made, building by building, to upgrade cleaning dispensers with measured release of Green Seal Certified cleaners, the addition of reusable microfiber cloths, and investing in efficient equipment.&nbsp; The CIMS program also standardizes cleaning expectations, indoor air quality, and campus policy.&nbsp; To date 51ÁÔÆæ has gone from 19 cleaners down to 4.&nbsp; Full Certification is expected by 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"http:\/\/www.issa.com\/certification-standards\/cleaning-industry-management-standard-cims\/cims-green-building.html#.VnRR6PkrLcs\" rel=\"\">Learn More About CIMS Green Building Certification<\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The three elements of sustainability, being ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable, are easily applied when a green cleaning program is implemented. 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