West Chester University of Pennsylvania
OP-11: Cleaning Products Purchasing

WCU is using Johnson-Diversey’s GreenSeal certified cleaning products to clean all of our buildings. “Green” cleaning requires the use of only sustainable cleaning products whose ingredients are not derived from non-renewable resources. Sustainable ingredients shall represent a minimum of 80% of the active ingredients (other than water). Green Cleaning - Custodial Services at West Chester University has for over three years used exclusively GreenSeal recognized products. WCU is now “green” cleaning three high-profile buildings using U. S. Green Building Council and Johnson-Diversey recommendations; School of Music and Performing Arts Center, 25 University Avenue and Sykes Student Union. Custodial staff members in these buildings are speciallytrained in the use of micro-fiber and air pollutant containment equipment with HEPA filters. We are currently implementing a full “Green” program for the Science Center. Once expedited, over 400,000 sq. ft. of space will be cleaned utilizing true “green” practices. All cleaning procedures will be modified with the health and safety of building occupants in mind. While selecting the right products is of critical importance, it is of equal if not greater importance to make sure cleaning personnel are using the products correctly. Training on appropriate product dilution, use and disposal can have a huge impact on reducing impacts on worker and occupant health, as well as to the environment. Sometimes the greatest effect we can make in terms of reducing impact around our most vulnerable building occupants is not the product, but rather how and when the product is used. Thus, the appropriate training remains ongoing and focuses on creating safer, healthier and more productive environments for our building occupants.