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February 3, 2008 ( PowerHomeBiz ) -
Portland, OR ---
Maid Brigade uses cleaning solutions that are Green Seal Certified.
Green Seal is a non-profit organization devoted to environmental standard
setting, product certification and public education. Green Seal offers
certification to all products covered by its Standards. Manufacturers may
submit their products for evaluation by Green Seal. Those which comply with
Green Seal's requirements may be authorized to use the Green Seal
Certification Mark on products and in product advertising. Manufacturers
authorized to use the Green Seal Certification Mark on their product are
subject to an ongoing program of testing, inspection and enforcement. The
green cleaning solutions used by Maid Brigade are manufactured by companies,
including Betco®, and carry the official Green Seal. In the advance of an
established government or third party green cleaning standard for the
residential cleaning industry, Maid Brigade has patterned its system on
Green Seal's standard for the commercial cleaning industry wherever
applicable. For additional information on Green Seal, visit
www.greenseal.org .
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The vacuums used by Maid Brigade are certified through the Green Label
Program. Maid Brigade uses the ProTeam® Four Level Filtration backpack,
canister vacuum cleaner. This vacuum is certified through the Carpet & Rug
Institute's Green Label Program for meeting stringent standards for soil
removal, dust containment and carpet appearance retention. It also removes
99.9 percent of particles measuring one micron and larger, including dust
mites, mold, pet dander and pollen, eliminating many allergens and irritants
that may trigger asthma symptoms. Also, ProTeam has partnered with the
American Lung Association to increase awareness of the importance of clean
indoor air.
Maid Brigade uses allergy-free and anti-bacterial cloths and mops. Maid
Brigade's exclusive Green Clean Certified system uses microfiber cloths that
are made from a scientific weave of polyester and polyamide to provide a
lint-free, multi-surface cleaning. These allergy-free and anti-bacterial
cloths act as millions of scrub brushes to remove germs, grease,lime and
other dirt without damaging the surface being cleaned. Because they last
longer than cotton cloths or paper products, microfiber cloths are more
eco-friendly than their traditional counterparts.
The microfiber technology is also used in Maid Brigade's floor mops.
Using the same technology as the cleaning cloths, the microfiber pads ensure
a clean surface, removing germs, dirt and grime. The dry mop is used to
remove dust and dry dirt, while the wet mop removes scuffs or marks from
floors.
Franchisees and employees also undergo a Maid Brigade green certification
process. Before Maid Brigade franchisees can implement the Green Clean
Certified system, they must complete extensive training on how to use the
solutions, microfiber products and the cleaning process. They must complete
three separate training modules on Green Cleaning and then pass tests on
this material. Once that is completed, they train their cleaning teams with
classroom sessions and practical sessions in customers' homes. The teams
must also pass tests and their in-home training cleanings are evaluated by
franchise management to ensure proper implementation. Once all parts of the
training have been passed, the franchisees receive their Maid Brigade
certification and can begin using the Green Clean Certified system.
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