Low Environmental Impact Policy
ECO’s Low Environmental Impact Policy:
ECO stays informed of OSHA safety regulations, USGBC LEED recommendations, CRI’s SOA programs, DfE’s “Design for the Environment” and Green Seals product specifications. By being informed, we do not compromise the quality of our services, particularly in terms of not polluting the environment.
Low Environmental Impact Policies or (LEIP’s) are designed to reduce the amount of toxins used in cleaning that negatively effect human health and the indoor/outdoor environment. They also specify use of products and equipment that have been approved by testing organizations.
The Low Environmental Impact Policies that we create are customized cleaning programs that include:
- Training specifications
- Product specifications
- Equipment specifications
- Frequency specifications
- Component Integration
- Systems Analysis
- Documentation & Monitoring
Limitations of Green Cleaning Products
Depending on the carpets condition approximately 95% of all your carpet cleaning can be achieved using a tested green product. Although most spots can be removed by using “greener” products, some stains are difficult to remove or permanent. In some cases the difficult to remove spots and stains require the use of specialty products that have odors. i.e. (solvents to remove tar or reducing agents that remove coffee stains). Most specialty products for removing stains have low hazard ratings on the Material Safety Data Sheets. Our trained and IICRC-Certified professional technicians are aware of your concerns. Please feel free to ask any of our technicians for a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet .
If your preference is for ECO Interior Maintenance to use only green products, we will comply with your request. But do understand that our policy is to “clean using green but keep spots from being seen.”
Note: ECO Interior Maintenance will design a Low Environmental Impact Policy for clients who sign up in 2010-2012. Along with working with our in-house LEED Accredited Professional, this policy will earn you points towards a LEED certification.
