Green Cleaning In Schools Is a Pressing Issue
Across educational facilities, the demand for green cleaning has become increasingly urgent. Administrators, teachers, staff, and parents all want healthy schools that are clean, safe and consistently ready for learning.
Modern green cleaning programs have transformed how janitorial companies clean—bringing real benefits:
- Reduced carbon emissions
- Improved indoor air quality
- Higher test performance linked to better IAQ
- Lower spread of illness-causing germs
- Fewer sick days for staff and students
- Longer lifespan of facility assets
- Reduced chemical exposure for custodial teams
- Cost savings through smarter systems
How Can Your Janitorial Services Support a Green Cleaning Program?
The right commercial cleaning company will help you evaluate your current approach and identify what must change to align with your green cleaning goals. This includes reviewing:
- Products — Are they effective and environmentally responsible?
- Practices — Are procedures reducing waste and preventing cross-contamination?
- Equipment — Is it efficient, well-maintained and designed for green performance?
Examples of green improvements include:
- Reducing unnecessary trash liner replacement
- Using best practices like color-coded rags to prevent cross-contamination
- Switching to HEPA-filtered lightweight backpack vacuums for cleaner air and reduced noise
- Ensuring all equipment is modern, safe, and energy-efficient
Green cleaning only works when both tools and processes align with your environmental and health goals.
Is Your Commercial Cleaning Company Serious About Green Cleaning?
Green cleaning cannot be a marketing buzzword — it must be a measurable commitment. That means:
- Using certified green products
- Implementing sustainable cleaning practices
- Investing in modern green cleaning equipment
- Training frontline cleaners thoroughly on safe and effective use
Without proper training, even the best equipment fails. Staff must understand:
- Correct machine operation
- Chemical safety
- Proper disinfectant dwell times
- Cross-contamination prevention
A cleaning company can buy every "green" product on the market, but if teams aren’t trained to use them correctly, your school is not getting a truly effective green cleaning program.
Ready to Get Serious About Green Cleaning in Your School?
At Stathakis, green cleaning has long been a core principle of our service delivery. We have led the way in establishing high standards for professional, effective, environmentally responsible school cleaning.
From advanced equipment to sustainable products to rigorous systems that ensure reliability through accountability, we are committed to helping you reach your green cleaning goals.
