MD Stetson--"Green Cleaning Products for the Pro"

Code: Green

What is Green Cleaning?

A green cleaning program is one that combines environmentally preferred products with good sound cleaning procedures, training and expertise to create an effective and safe cleaning program.

What is Code:Green?

Code:Green is a collaboration and partnership between MD Stetson and its green-committed end-user customers.

Code:Green encompasses all aspects of the cleaning process and seeks to have a positive effect on the health of building occupants and cleaning personnel, while also striving to minimize any negative effects on the environment

Code:Green is ongoing support from MD Stetson that consists of a combination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to assure proper cleaning procedures and includes worker safety, worker training, building occupant recycling programs, preventative maintenance, and internal and external communication of cleaning policy.

Code:Green supplies cleaning chemicals, equipment, and accessories required to perform the green cleaning function.

Code:Green promotes best practices and is continually seeking improvements by providing sustainable cleaning solutions focused on protecting the public health without harming the environment.

Code:Green identifies third party certifications whenever available to substantiate environmentally preferable claims (such as Green Seal, EPA DfE, EcoLogo, SCS Certified (Green Cross), Carpet & Rug Institute Green Label, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), etc.) and includes the demonstrated knowledge of 2 OSHA authorized trainers and one ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard Certified (CIMS) Professional employed by MD Stetson.

MD Stetson's Environmental Stewardship Principles

  • Clean for health first and appearance second.

  • Minimize human exposure to contaminants and cleaning products.

  • Recognize cleaning as an environmental health benefit.

  • Commit to occupational development of cleaning personnel.

  • Communicate the value of healthy buildings.

  • Minimize chemical, particle and moisture residue when cleaning.

  • Ensure worker safety.

  • Reduce pollutants entering the building.

  • Establish and document routine maintenance schedules.