Our Services
Traditional Services
For more than 20 years, Janitorial, Inc. has been providing a wide variety of services to Central Valley companies. Our basic services include vacuuming, dusting, trash removal, and restroom sanitation. We are also experts in other specialty services, including: carpet cleaning, ceramic and vinyl tile cleaning, floor stripping and refinishing, pressure washing, and window cleaning.
Green Janitorial Services
In a time of increased population growth, high levels of consumption and the desire to feed growing economies, our society has put tremendous demands on our natural, human and social resources on a local, regional, and global scale. Environmental responsibility requires that our decisions as a janitorial company allow our clients and employees to continue to thrive without destroying the natural environment upon which we all depend.
Janitorial, Inc. is proud to offer Green Cleaning solutions, with our clients’ needs and budgets in mind.
Our Green Cleaning solutions provide environmentally conscious companies with cleaning products that are better for the environment and their employees. In addition to a healthier work environment, our Green Cleaning initiatives provide companies with assistance in developing and implementing a recycling program.
How Green is Your Business?
The questionnaire below is designed to indicate how GREEN your office or facility is and what areas need further attention. The questionnaire or score card was developed by cleaning experts with over 25 years of experience and thorough knowledge of GREEN cleaning techniques and chemicals. Geil Enterprises Inc. is a member of the ISSA, USGBC Central Valley Chapter and the International Green Industry Hall of Fame.
Supplies (Paper, copiers, and dry goods)
- Do you buy recycled copier paper, toilet paper and paper towels?
- Do you encourage the use of ceramic/glass dishes by supplying dishes, cupboard space, a dishwasher or a sink and soap?
- Do you buy refillable pens and pencils?
- Do you encourage the reuse of file folders, binders and other non-expendable office supplies?
- Do you recycle toner and ink jet cartridges?
- Do you have a water filtration system for drinking water rather than bottled water?
- Do you print on both sides of the paper for non-confidential printing?
- Are your business cards smaller than a standard 3.5? X 2??
- Do you have floor matting at all entrances to your facility?
- Do you have Green (recycled materials) floor matting at all entrances to your facility?
- Do you reduce the amount of chemical contamination created by your office by purchasing non-toxic, water based correction fluids, recyclable batteries and green cleaning products?
- Do you email memos instead of printing them?
- Do you have a web site or electronic message board for inter-office communications?
- Do you send eChristmas cards to clients?
- Do you choose promotional gifts to advertise your brand that help the environment (e.g. thermal mugs, fabric shopping or lunch bags etc.)?
Energy (Lighting, HVAC, and Recycling)
- Do the light fixtures have energy efficient bulbs?
- Are the heating and air conditioning systems as energy efficient as possible?
- Have you chosen office furnishings and decorations made from sustainable materials?
- Do you turn off your photocopier and other office equipment at night?
- Do you have multiple recycling boxes in prime locations (under each desk, beside photocopiers, in the lunch room) and minimal garbage cans to encourage recycling over creating garbage?
- Does your office have live plants to help improve air quality?
- Is there a substantial amount of natural light available in work areas?
- Does the washroom have water saving facets, toilets and blow dryers instead of paper towels?
- Are water leaks in the kitchen and bathroom attended to quickly?
- Do you have windows that open to allow fresh air movement in and stale air out?
- Does your HVAC system get regularly cleaned?
- Is the air quality regularly tested?
Transportation (Vehicles, commuting, and maintenance)
- Do you have incentives for employees to ride their bikes to work or use transit?
- Is the location of your office close to good transit routes and amenities?
- Do you use bike couriers whenever possible?
The questions above simply identify the areas where you can improve. We recommend you form a GREEN TEAM for your office and use our simple eco-check list to perform a self evaluation of your facility. From there, put a plan in place to implement changes.
Good luck and please feel free to contact us at 559-495-3000.
Ryan Geil, General Manager
Janitorial, Inc. is Getting Greener Everyday!
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