New Technology In Green Cleaning

University Housekeeping is currently testing an ionized water- based technology that is effective in sanitizing and cleaning for general purpose applications. After five months of in-house testing, the technology appears to be successful and University Housekeeping will gradually implement this tool across campus. Upon implementation, the tool will help to significantly reduce chemical purchases. The device uses regular tap water and then electrically charges the water to lift dirt from surfaces. It is Environmental Protection Agency registered as a sanitizer and requires no additional general cleaning chemicals or chemical dilution stations, which also saves the University in purchasing costs.
Additionally, in the summer of 2010, University Housekeeping trained all of its employees about their Green Cleaning Program. Each training session discussed current cleaning systems and then offered green alternatives for chemicals, products, procedures, and practices. Training for employees included information on how conventional chemicals harmed the environment and may not be the safest for service providers. At the end of the training sessions, each employee expressed their commitment to green cleaning by signing their name to a banner highlighting University Housekeeping’s commitment to a safer and more environmentally friendly community. Staff provided an enormous amount of positive feedback.
“I am a green cleaner” signs are now displayed on staff cleaning carts. The signs highlight what staff members are doing in their daily duties to help in the green cleaning initiative.