What Is Green Cleaning?

Green Cleaning is an approach to cleaning that utilizes environmentally preferable cleaning products and methods to ensure the health of indoor environments and building occupants. Green cleaning practices can include the following elements:

• Water conservation;
  
• Less use of harsh cleaning solvents;
  
• Use of HEPA filtration systems to preserve and enhance indoor air quality (IAQ);
  
• Use of recycleable and reuseable machine components;
  
• Use of energy-efficient motors;
  
• Source reduction (creating less environmental waste).

With Tornado, Clean Is Green

Green cleaning practices avoid the use harsh cleaning solvents or methods that generate excessive dust or toxins to escape into the air, which can damage IAQ and can be especially bad for occupants who suffer from asthma or allergies. Through innovative product development, Tornado fully supports green and healthy cleaning practices that provide environmentally sustainable benefits to end-users across many market segments including office buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels, retail and other facilities. Many of Tornado's industrial cleaning machines are green-certified and qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) points.

Tornado's Environmental Sustainability Statement   View PDF 176 KB

AICS Green Cleaning Glossary of Terms 2007 View PDF 196 KB