SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Custodial and Waste

Topic

Custodial Assessment

Question #

P3.1 – Cleaning Products and Equipment in Use

Question

Do the cleaning products and equipment used in the building meet the Green Cleaning Program Requirements?

Applicability

Office, Healthcare, Enclosed Shopping Centre, Universal, Multi-Unit Residential Building
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building

Answer & Scoring

  • Yes = Points as indicated below

Select all that apply:

    • More than half of the total volume of cleaning products meet third-party green cleaning standards = 1 point
    • More than half of the vacuums use HEPA filtration = 1 point
    • Some of the cleaning equipment is a chemical-free cleaning system = 1 point
    • Some of the cleaning equipment is a mobile UV cleaning device = 1 point

  • No = 0 points

Max of 3 points

Requirements

  1. Develop an inventory of all cleaning products and equipment used in the building
  2. Conduct a survey annually of the products and equipment in use to determine the extent to which green cleaning Requirements are being met
  3. Identify corrective actions addressed and planned (if it is not possible to remedy immediately)

A chemical-free cleaning system includes devices that use ionized, ozonated, or electrolyzed water as a substitute for cleaning chemicals.

Documentation

  • Inspection records, dated within the last year
  • Photos, receipts, etc. of the cleaning products and equipment that meet Green Cleaning requirements

Suggested Lead

In-house

Value

  • Cleaning products that meet third-party green cleaning standards pose less of an impact to the environment and building occupants
  • Properly maintained, high-performing cleaning equipment reduces water usage associated with cleaning, extends equipment lifespan, and reduces a building’s use of disposable cleaning products
  • Regularly clean with high-performing cleaning equipment and green cleaning products to maintain a hygienic environment and improve indoor air quality

Description

Well-maintained, high-performing cleaning equipment reduces the required amount of water, disposable cleaning products and frequency of cleaning as well as reducing the spread of indoor air contaminants.

References

None

Adapted BB 3.0 Question

Question 07.04.01 – Is high efficiency cleaning equipment used in the building?