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GREEN SEAL™ STANDARD FOR COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CLEANING SERVICES - GS-42

The Green Seal Environmental Standard for Commercial and Institutional Cleaning Services GS-42, establishes environmental requirements for cleaning service providers of commercial, public, and institutional buildings, including in-house and external cleaning services, to create a green cleaning program that protects human health and the environment.

The standard takes a systems approach with cleaning. Guidance is provided for tools and products used for cleaning (what is used for cleaning) and includes staff training and planning (how cleaning is done). The standard also includes emphasis on environmental improvements that reduce toxicity, waste, and exposure to both building occupants and custodial staff. The standard can serve as a tool to help companies begin to take action to improve their cleaning service and is available for Green Seal certification.

Access the GS-42 standard and tools:

• GS-42 Standard, First Edition September 1, 2006

• GS-42 Tools
  • GS-42 Standard Summary
  • GS-42 Checklist of requirements
  • Comparing Green Cleaning Service Certifications
  • GS-42 Guidebook (coming soon)

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• GS-42 Fee Schedule

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