Appendix—Detailed Recommendations
Detailed Recommendations for Cleaning & Disinfecting
Do not used fragrance-emitting devices (FEDS), plug-ins, or sprays; urinal or toilet blocks; or other deodorizer/re-odorizer products.
To reduce odors, increase cleaning and ventilation and/or use baking soda or zeolite to absorb odors.
Do not use products containing paradichlorobenzene or naphthalene (commons ingredients in FEDS).
Avoid or limit the use of products containing chlorine, ammonia, quaternary ammonium, phenol, isopropyl and other alcohols, formaldehyde, and other petroleum distillates.
Discourage the use of alcohol-based hand washes.
Do not use products that contain or have a fragrance.
Do not use citrus- or pine-based products.
Use vegetable-based surfactants rather than petroleum-based ones. Do not use or citrus- or pine-based solvents.
Cleaning and disinfecting programs should be part of an overall Indoor Air & Environmental Quality (IAQ/IEQ) program.
Establish an audit of all cleaning chemicals currently in use. Develop a priority list and plan to establish alternatives for chemicals and cleaning methods.
Raise awareness among building maintenance staff and occupants that "green" and "environmentally friendly" products are not necessarily good for occupant health.
Perform cleaning maintenance on an as needed basis—use spot or area cleaning rather than broad-based cleaning.
Avoid perfumed and/or chemically-treated cleaning products and supplies, such as cleaning rags, vacuum bags, trash bags, tissue, toilet paper, and hand soaps.Increase scrubbing and other mechanical methods of cleaning to reduce the need for chemicals.
Hot water should be available for hand washing and cleaning.Whenever possible, clean with hot water to reduce the amount of soap, detergent, and disinfectant that must be used.
Spray cleaning products on to cloths rather than on to surfaces or into the air.
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