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Spot the Difference: Expert Vs. Standard Cleaning Methods

Spot the Difference: Expert Vs. Standard Cleaning Methods

No two janitorial providers offer the same program. When it comes to the health and safety of your occupants, high-quality cleaning methods are a must. See how the standard approach compares to ABM’s best practices.

April 5, 2021
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Green Cleaning Solutions

- ABM's Cleaning Methods: Eco-friendly ingredients; Green Seal approved products; Focus on preventative measures.
- Standard Cleaning Methods: Low quality chemicals; Potentially harmful to occupants; May damage surfaces and property; Not environmentally friendly.

Microfiber Dusting Cloths

- ABM's Cleaning Methods: Capture and remove 99% of dust; Durable and reusable; Capable without additional chemicals or sprays.
- Standard Cleaning Methods: Standard cloths; Made of low-quality cotton or paper; Spread particles and dust around; Rely on a wet solution to capture dust.

Flat Mops

- ABM's Cleaning Methods: More manageable and efficient than string mops; Cleaning solution applied directly to surfaces – no cross-contamination in dirty mop water; No bucket means no spills.
- Standard Cleaning Methods: String mop and bucket; Clean solution becomes increasingly contaminated, cleaning floors with dirty mop water; String mops shed and trap bacteria; Cumbersome bucket may spill.

Institutional Approved Vacuums

- ABM's Cleaning Methods: Keep dirt and dust contained; Reduce contributions to the air; High performance without carpet damage.
- Standard Cleaning Methods: Standard vacuums; Release allergens into the air; Contribute to poor indoor air quality; Unreliable, difficult, and underperforming.

Paper Products that Meet EPA Standards

- ABM's Cleaning Methods: Towels not whitened by chlorine or other harmful chemicals; Large rolls reduce packaging and waste; Products made of renewable materials.
- Standard Cleaning Methods: Standard paper products; Whitened by harmful chemicals; Add to facility waste; Not recyclable.

Overview:

No two janitorial providers are the same. Outsourcing to just any partner doesn’t guarantee your facility is receiving the quality care it deserves. The true value of a janitorial provider comes down to the quality of their cleaning methods. ABM implements the best cleaning practices, methods, and equipment to deliver a level of service that continually rises above the norm.

For businesses making sustainability a priority, ABM offers a customizable green cleaning program. Led by eco-friendly cleaning products approved by Green Seal, the leading certifiers of environmentally safe solutions, ABM’s GreenCare program uses products with ingredients that are verifiably safe for occupants and the environment. The program also puts energy-saving and pollutant-decreasing procedures in play, guaranteed to earn you points toward your LEED certification.

For professionally cleaned facilities, choose the professionals. Don’t skimp on your cleaning systems. The cleanest facilities use the best methods available and partner with the highest-quality providers. From routine janitorial to sustainably minded goals, ABM janitorial can support the success and safety of your business. Learn more at [ABM.com/Janitorial](http://ABM.com/Janitorial).

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