Transportation and Travel:What we do to conserve gasoline, reduce carbon emissions, and lower the number of miles driven |
| 1. Estimate all services via telephone (as opposed to in-home estimates) |
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2. Use Green Routing - proper use of zoning and scheduling tools and processes
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| 3. Encourage use of low emission and fuel-efficient vehicles by employees |
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| 4. Encourage all employees to only change oil at manufacturer recommended intervals to reduce waste oil |
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| 5. Promote public transportation and carpooling when possible |
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| 6. Locate offices centrally within serviced territories |
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| 7. Promote dispatching of staff directly from their homes |
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Cleaning Products:What we do to make sure we are using the best product solutions for our clients, employees and environment
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| 8. Purchase concentrated formulas with reduced packaging |
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| 9. Use professional measuring and dilution systems: all concentrates are diluted at MaidPro to reduce water transportation costs and ensure proper proportions |
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| 10. Choose products that clean quickly and effectively to minimize exposure to cleaning solutions |
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| 11. Provide thorough training on products that meet all OSHA and EPA regulations. |
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| 12. Use no aerosol products with the exception of interior oven cleaning |
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| 13. Rinse and properly dispose of used/expended solutions and containers |
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14. Continually test and analyze the best products from the best companies |
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| 15. Use client's preferred products if provided in the home (at the discretion of the local franchise) |
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Equipment:What we do to invest in the best tools to maximize re-use and minimize waste |
| 16. Purchase environmentally friendly vacuum cleaners - CRI Green Label Certified with HEPA or Arm & Hammer Filters
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17. Color-code our washable, re-usable microfiber cleaning rags to prevent cross-contamination. Use damp to prevent re-circulation of dust.
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| 18. Choose reusable plastic buckets |
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| 19. Choose reusable nylon and canvas bags |
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| 20. Choose reusable laundry/trash bags with lining |
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| 21. Choose reusable spray bottles and dispensers |
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| 22. Properly segregate waste and recycling for tools and materials that cannot be reused |
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Training:What we do to make sure employees know what to do and how to do it |
| 23. Conduct extensive initial training on the MaidPro way to clean with a focus on quality, consistency and the proper use of products, tools and practices |
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| 24. Offer extensive ongoing training so employees stay up to date |
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Communications, Marketing and Documentation:What we do to reduce the amount of paper we use |
| 25. Send schedules and/or invoices via email |
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| 26. Use telephone for service reminders and follow-up |
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| 27. Store internal records electronically |
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| 28. Provide service information via e-mail and website |
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| 29. Choose recycled paper for client communication and marketing pieces as available |
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| 30. Print documents only when absolutely necessary, double-sided when possible, then recycle |
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| 31. Offer reusable plates, cups and utensils in the office instead of disposables |
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Water:What we do to reduce the amount of water we use |
| 32. Use filtered public water supply - NOT bottled water (transported via truck) |
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| 33. Purchase efficient washing machines designed for minimal water use |
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| 34. If possible, install low flow toilets (often at landlord's discretion, but every push helps) |
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Electricity:
What we do to reduce the amount of electricity we use |
| 35. Use Energy Smart PCs and laptops |
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| 36. Purchase high efficiency washers and dryers |
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| 37. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Bulbs in the office |
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| 38. Turn items without standby/sleep mode off at night (PCs, printers, lights, etc.) |
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Office Setup:What we do to make sure our office space is as efficient, safe and environmentally friendly as possible |
| 39. Request efficient heating and A/C systems (serviced annually) |
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| 40. Add power strips to eliminate idle current |
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| 41. Properly seal and insulate doors and windows |
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| 42. Maintain independent control of lighting and HVAC |
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| 43. Don't leave cars running in the parking lot |
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| 44. Use recycled furniture if possible (to save trees and reduce transportation emissions) |
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| 45. Use solar, hydro or wind power when available |
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| 46. Minimize space needed for efficient operations |
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| 47. Choose offices with lots of windows and natural light |
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| 48. Operate during daytime hours to require less artificial light |
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| 49. Choose hardwood flooring (recycled is even better) or natural fiber rugs and carpets - for better indoor air quality |
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