Draft Outline for BMP Section of Green Cleaning Guidelines

							          Draft Outline for BMP Section of Green Cleaning Guidelines
Introduction
    1. Explain BMPs and need for them
    2. This guidance will not supersede more stringent requirements already in place.
    3. Stewardship

Green Cleaning Policy
   1. District policy
   2. Building-specific green cleaning policy
   3. Communication of policy to building occupants
   4. Powered equipment use and maintenance policy

Green Cleaning Supplies and Materials
   1. Powered cleaning equipment
   2. Microfiber
   3. Recycled content

Training
   1. Department of Labor/OSHA requirements
         a. MSDS
         b. Training
         c. Communication
   2. Chemical application methods
   3. Personal protection equipment

Green Cleaning Procedures
   1. Cleaning and disinfecting
           a. Explain differences
           b. Clean first then disinfect.
           c. Areas and items that must be disinfected.
   2. Chemical waste reduction
   3. Entryways
   4. Sustainable floor care system
   5. Carpet care
   6. Dusting and spot cleaning
   7. Restrooms and locker rooms
   8. Vulnerable populations
   9. Special classrooms (art, gymnasiums, industrial arts, science, others?)
   10. Food areas (including teacher’s lounge)
   11. Indoor plants
   12. Trash collection
   13. Solid Waste Reduction
   14. Sustainable purchasing
   15. Investigate new technology and equipment
IPM – current state law, IPM techniques, and how IPM and green cleaning go hand in hand

Resources
            d.   Safer Pest Control Project
            e.   NY
            f.   Green Cleaning for Dummies
            g.   Carpet Cleaning for Dummies
            h.   Green Seal
            i.   LEED for Existing Buildings
            j.   Quick and Easy Guide to Green Cleaning in Schools (Healthy Schools Campaign)


Possible Fact Sheet Topics
       Products that can be used by teachers in the classroom
       What teachers can do to help (no food in rooms, no clutter, etc.)
       Nurses, what they need to know
       Disinfecting vs. Sanitizing, MRSA
       Cleaning occupied areas vs. non-occupied areas
       Hand sanitizers vs. hand cleaners