Green RFP for Commercial Buildings

It is absolutely true that after the building is built, the indoor air quality comes down to the HVAC system and the cleaning service. Though an unseen factor, the indoor air quality is tremendously impacted by the products and practices of the cleaning or janitorial service. Statistics show that the cleaning service brings in hundreds of gallons of cleaning products into the building every year. The list of products can be easily understood by visiting the janitorial closet or area. And, take the time to read and research the online information (with their warnings) on the Internet.

Now, you wouldn’t hire an amateur off the street to fix your car or paint your house, so why does everyone overlook the hiring practices of the maintenance service? Cleaning companies have a big turn over rate and very limited training for the workers. The RFP should include not only the use of truly green cleaning products, but also trained and certified workers sanctioned by the Green Clean Institute.