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

Code: Green

Going Green Support Programs
LEED® Tools

 
MD Stetson has several tools that can track and quantify your green cleaning progress. These green cleaning tools will assist you in meeting the requirements for the 2009 LEED-EB and we provide the guidance.

Initial Facility Site Survey FormInitial Facility Site Survey

  • Assists the user in inventorying all equipment, tools and chemicals as well as review the current cleaning program.
  • This information helps us determine the effectiveness of current cleaning methods and current products, identify applicable LEED-EB green cleaning credits and get an overview of the general cleanliness of the building.
  • Using this survey will help meet some of the requirements of IEQ Credit 3.1: Green Cleaning—High Performance Cleaning Program.

Code: Green Policy PlannerPolicy Planner Worksheet

  • Gives you step by step instructions to form a Green Team and create a policy and plan for becoming a green facility.
  • You choose how much you want to impact, we guide you along the way.
  • Using this log will help meet some of the requirements of IEQ Prerequisite Green Cleaning Policy.

Cleaning Staff Survey and Reporting FormCleaning Staff Survey and Reporting Form

  • A tool to provide comments and suggestions about workplace issues, the presence of pests and any maintenance issues discovered while performing cleaning service providers and suggestions for improvement is provided for use by cleaning service management.
  • It is recommended that this survey be used prior to any building audits and reissued annually. Information gathered from this survey may be utilized in final cleaning program recommendations.
  • Using this log will help meet some of the requirements of IEQ Prerequisite Green Cleaning Policy.

Building Occupant interviewBuilding Occupant Interview

  • A tool to provide cleaning service providers feedback on performance of cleaning operations, vulnerable populations, the presence of pests and any maintenance issues is provided for use by cleaning service management.
  • Part one is a general survey to obtain feedback on building cleanliness, recycling, pest control and any maintenance issues.
  • Part two is focused on discovering and working with occupants that are susceptible to IAQ issues (i.e. occupants sensitive to dust, chemicals, etc). This part of the survey can be used as a stand-alone tool when management is approached by an occupant with a personal environmental complaint or has an existing condition.
  • Using this log will help meet some of the requirements of IEQ Prerequisite Green Cleaning Policy.

Code: Green Training LogTraining Log

  • Use to track the attendance for each training session.
  • In addition, there is a component to assist the supervisor to track training for each staff member.
  • Using this log will help meet some of the requirements of IEQ Credit 3.1: Green Cleaning—High Performance Cleaning Program.

Entryway System LogEntryway Systems Log

  • Identifies all entry areas and the size and type of matting being utilized.
  • This report will help document the criteria to meet IEQ Credit 3.5: Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical And Pollutant Source Control.

Equipment Maintenance LogEquipment Maintenance Log

  • Use to track and record service history on equipment.
  • This log will help document the criteria to meet IEQ Credit 3.4: Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipment.

Floor Care LogFloor Care Log

  • Uses to track floor care maintenance procedures by area.
  • Hard floor care entries include dates for floor finish addcoats, scrub and recoats and stripping and refinishing
  • Carpet care entries include dates of interim and restorative cleaning.
  • Using this log will help meet some of the requirements of IEQ Credit 3.1: Green Cleaning—High Performance Cleaning Program.

Equipment Sustainability CalculatorEquipment Sustainability Calculator

  • Quantifies the inventory of green equipment compared to the overall inventory.
  • Computes an overall score to determine if the criteria for the IEQ Credit 3.4: Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipment credit is met.

Sustainable Purchasing Report & CalculatorSustainable Purchasing Report and Calculator

  • Tracks usage history as well as quantifies the percentage of green product purchased compared to the overall purchasing.
  • Computes an overall score to determine if the criteria for the IEQ Credit 3.3: Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials is met.
    (Note: this report is generated from MD Stetson on a quarterly basis or as requested).

Standard Operating ProceduresStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

  • SOPs draw its criteria from MD Stetson Standards and products, Green Seal’s GS-42 Environmental Standard for Cleaning Services and the Carpet and Rug Institutes Carpet Maintenance Guidelines.
  • The SOPs encompass both daily, interim and restorative cleaning methods and tasks.
  • SOPs are task and product specific for all cleaning functions and area types.
  • Using the SOPs will help meet some of the requirements of IEQ Credit 3.1: Green Cleaning—High Performance Cleaning Program.

Facilitech QA systemFacilitech QA System

  • Quality Assurance monitoring system that has a similar scoring system to provide the user with an accurate weighted scoring system.
  • Can be customized to the unique characteristics of any operation.
  • Software available for in-house use or use MD Stetson’s monitoring service.
  • This program will document the criteria to meet IEQ Credit 3.2: Green Cleaning—Custodial Effectiveness Assessment.

Facilitech Workload AnalysisFacilitech Workload Analysis

  • Fee-based services offering cutting edge reengineering services and on-going field support programs including Staff Justification and Workload Analysis.
  • 15 years of experience and completed projects in more than 100,000,000 square feet of educational and healthcare facilities.
  • Completely analyzes all spaces, tasks and available staffing for all routine, interim and restorative maintenance.
  • The result is a cleaning program that is realistic given the existing resources and fair and balanced workloads for all personnel.
  • Schedule designs also include contingencies for absenteeism and protocol for emergencies and coverage for non-traditional uses of the facility.
  • Customers using this service also receive the software and training to review and modify any reports.
    Using this log will help meet some of the requirements of IEQ Credit 3.1: Green Cleaning—High Performance Cleaning Program.

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.