Green Cleaning - Implementing the Program |
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By: Ocha Nix Posted: 2007-12-18 23:44:02 |
| Ok, this sounds great and it seems everybody is going green, but just what does it take for you to get a green cleaning program in place? How do you start? If you don't have everyone in agreement on starting such a program, then your chances of success are limited.Here are some key steps that will help you get started and implement your green cleaning program.1. Get everybody on the bus. To get everyone to come to agreement involves two key issues: a. Each person or stakeholder must agree that they want a green cleaning program and b. An agreement as to just what such a program consists of.After you reach an agreement, the team has to be formed. These will be the people responsible for the development and implementation of the program.2. Set a bench mark and develop your plan. Not having a plan is like not having a map to when you start a journey. To find your benchmark or your starting point, the green cleaning team should conduct several facility and housekeeping surveys. Take your information and analyze it with your team to find the best opportunities for improvement.3. Developing procedures and training plans. Green cleaning procedures focus on cleaning effectiveness and are not much different than a normal cleaning system. Making your system green focuses on reducing the building occupants' and custodians' exposures to possible harmful contaminants, reduce waste that impacts the environment and makes the cleaning process more efficient. You don't have to build a better mouse trap with your program but you do want to insure that everyone is up to speed with the procedures.4. Creating a toolbox. This is not just about changing products from standard cleaning products to green cleaning products. It is more of a new approach to taking care of the building. And to do this you have to have the right tools in your toolbox to do the job. You may need to change chemicals, equipment, paper, liners, mats and other supplies that you use in order to care for the building and stay on track with your green cleaning program.5. Communicate and stewardship. When you make changes you have expectations and to get your program off to a good start, you must have a communication plan that manages your expectations and shows off your successes. You must also be sure that all occupants of the building know what you are doing and how it will affect them and let them know their responsibilities and how they are to be carried out. Making this point is key in your communication plan which will gain you greater success with your green cleaning program. Creating a stewardship plan will keep your program strong and headed in the right direction and sustainable.Going green is not going away, it is here to stay. Start today and set your sights on implementing your green cleaning program.Green Cleaning - Implementing the Program Ocha has worked in sales and sales management for over 24 years. He has always been able to provide his customers with information they can use. He is currently involved in the janitorial cleaning industry in sales and as owner of a building cleaning service. He continues to provide his customers with information they can use today. |
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