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In that post we discussed: Communication of... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/selecting-the-right-commercial-cleaning-contractor-pt.-2) - [Green Cleaning](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/green-cleaning) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) Share this post - - - [![Selecting The Right Commercial Cleaning Contractor – Pt. 1](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Selecting%20The%20Right%20Cleaning%20Contractor-578795-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Selecting%20The%20Right%20Cleaning%20Contractor-578795-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/selecting-the-right-commercial-cleaning-contractor-pt.-1) ## [Selecting The Right Commercial Cleaning Contractor – Pt. 1](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/selecting-the-right-commercial-cleaning-contractor-pt.-1) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - April 24, 2018 You want your facility to be a clean and healthy environment for your employees. Hiring the right commercial cleaning contractor is one of the most critical aspects of reaching that objective. As with the selection of any service... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/selecting-the-right-commercial-cleaning-contractor-pt.-1) - [Green Cleaning](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/green-cleaning) - [Janitorial Services](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/janitorial-services) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) Share this post - - - [![Creating an Effective Green Cleaning Policy](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Creating%20an%20Effective%20Green%20Cleaning%20Policy-180846-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Creating%20an%20Effective%20Green%20Cleaning%20Policy-180846-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/creating-an-effective-green-cleaning-policy-pt.-2) ## [Creating an Effective Green Cleaning Policy – Pt. 2](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/creating-an-effective-green-cleaning-policy-pt.-2) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - March 20, 2018 In our last post Creating an Effective Green Cleaning Policy – Pt. 1, we reviewed the typical goals, roles and responsibilities as contained within many Green Cleaning Policies. In this week’s installment we will discuss a few of... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/creating-an-effective-green-cleaning-policy-pt.-2) - [Green Cleaning](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/green-cleaning) - [Clean & Healthy Facilities](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/clean-healthy-facilities) Share this post - - - [![Creating an Effective Green Cleaning Policy – Pt. 1](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Creating%20an%20Effective%20Green%20Cleaning%20Policy-180846-edited.jpg?width=239&name=Creating%20an%20Effective%20Green%20Cleaning%20Policy-180846-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/creating-an-effective-green-cleaning-policy-pt.-1) ## [Creating an Effective Green Cleaning Policy – Pt. 1](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/creating-an-effective-green-cleaning-policy-pt.-1) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - March 13, 2018 Does your cleaning operation have a “Green Cleaning” program? If so, is your green program supported by a Green Cleaning Policy? What are the typical components of such a policy? Green Cleaning Policies may vary a bit across... 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What are the... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/is-cims-certification-right-for-your-cleaning-operation) - [Green Cleaning](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/green-cleaning) - [Cleaning Industry Insights](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/cleaning-industry-insights) Share this post - - - [![6 Myths About Green Cleaning – Part 2](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6%20Myths%20About%20Green%20Cleaning%20Picture-951982-edited.jpg?width=239&name=6%20Myths%20About%20Green%20Cleaning%20Picture-951982-edited.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/6-myths-about-green-cleaning-part-2) ## [6 Myths About Green Cleaning – Part 2](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/6-myths-about-green-cleaning-part-2) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - February 20, 2018 In last week’s post, 6 Myths About Green Cleaning Part 1,we discussed three of the top six Green Cleaning myths. In this post we will review the other three myths that continue to create misinformation and confusion. 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The use of environmentally friendly cleaning solutions and procedures is now being adopted on a fairly wide... 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