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Smart Color Damp Mop Pad
Color coded microfiber damp mop pad is ideal for single-use applications and damp or pre-moistened mopping. The pad features high density looped pile for streak free results and extreme durability through 500 wash cycles.
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Green Cleaning is about more than using "eco-friendly" cleaning chemical- it's also about utilizing cleaning tools and processes that protect our health without harming the environment.
Billions of dollars annually are dedicated to labor, products and equipment to clean and maintain schools, hospitals, hotels, offices and other facilities. Protecting the built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health and productivity.
Unger continually works with industry professionals to develop and improve green cleaning tools and advance industry knowledge. We've established and participate in committees consisting of service providers, contractors and independent experts to best meet environmentally preferred specifications.
The Dollars Make Sense
Building managers and owners ask, "Does green cleaning cost more than conventional products and processes?" The answer is no. In fact, environmental sustainability, reduced costs and a competitive marketing advantage can generate significant financial benefits.
The more important question may be: How much does conventional cleaning cost? There is a direct connection between improved sanitation and the wellness of building occupants. Countless sums are lost due to decreased productivity, absenteeism, increased insurance premiums, remediation costs and legal fees attributed to declining cleaning standards.
Unger Takes the Lead
Our technologically advanced products decrease risks associated with bacteria, mold and airborne contaminants. They also comply with current federal purchasing guidelines. Among our achievements:
- We design tools with replaceable parts, many of which are recyclable.
- We instituted globally recognized color-coding systems that ease the training process and reduce the hazards of cross-contamination between low- and high-risk areas.
- We pioneered advanced cleaning technology with Microfiber textiles that reduce bacteria levels, conserve water, increase productivity and decrease workplace injuries.
Products and Programs
Unger provides a number of green cleaning tools and programs engineered to increase productivity, efficiency and cleanliness while maintaining a low environmental impact. These include:
Dual-Chambered Bucket and SidePress Wringer
BENEFITS OF THE UNGER SMARTCOLOR BUCKET AND WRINGER
- Improves cleaning effectiveness and efficiency.
- Keeps mops cleaner, resulting in increased oil pick-up and faster drying floors.
- Ergonomic design reduces user back strain.
- Color coded to reduce cross-contamination.
- Easy to sanitize.
Click here to see our SmartColor 30L Bucket Combo.
Click here to see our SmartColor 15L Bucket Combo.
Click here to see our Restroom 30L Bucket Combo.
Click here to see our Restroom 15L Bucket Combo.
For more information on the dual-chamber bucket system, take a look at our Restroom Bucket and Side Press brochure.
The Unger patented "dual-chambered bucket" design creates a water separation system that reduces cross-contamination and improves cleaning efficiency. The soiled cleaner is directed into the high-profile rear compartment when using the side press wringer. The front compartment keeps the fresh cleaning solution free of dirt and oil.
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Microfiber
Microfiber is one of the most revolutionary cleaning technologies to be developed in recent years. Created by repeatedly splitting cloth fibers during the manufacturing process, a super absorbent microfiber fabric is produced that is 30 times finer than cotton. The microfiber cloth surface is packed with filaments that trap soil, remove bacteria, and absorb moisture, creating an optimal cleaning solution for just about any surface.
BENEFITS OF UNGER SMARTCOLOR MICROWIPES & MICROMOPS
- Remove up to 96% surface debris and bacteria.*
- Absorb 6x their weight in liquids, making clean-up, rinsing and water conservation easy.
 - Color coded to provide easy visual identification and prevent cross-contamination.
- Microfiber flat mops are lightweight and can swivel easily to clean baseboards.
- Microfiber string mops offer superior liquid and bacteria absorption for traditional kitchen mopping.
Click here to see our SmartColor Microfiber Cloths.
Click here to see our SmartColor Microfiber Damp/Wet Mops.
Click here to see our SmartColor Microfiber String Mops.
Click here to see our SmartColor Dust Mops.
For more information on microfiber benefits, take a look at our Bucket & Side Press brochure.
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SmartColor System
The SmartColor Cleaning System combines Unger's superior cleaning technology with the productivity and sanitation benefits of visual coding. For the first time, our ergonomic cleaning products are available with color-coded enhancements that help employees easily organize both their equipment and their workday. The results are improved performance, better sanitation and cleaner facilities.
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Improves Training and Communication
SmartColor is an intuitive visual coding system, reducing language and literacy barriers when training a diverse workforce in proper cleaning processes. Color-coding also provides supervisors with quick visual indicators for monitoring employee activity to prevent tool or chemical misuse.
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Prevents Cross-Contamination
Distinct color-coding makes it easy to separate tools into their correct areas of use or cleaning task. Restroom tools are kept in the restroom, kitchen tools are kept in the kitchen - reducing bacteria cross-contamination between high and low-risk areas. Proper use creates a healthier, more sanitary environment that benefits employees, occupants and visitors.
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Enhances Building Safety
Color-coding reduces the risk of accidents arising from the misuse of tools or chemicals in the wrong area. For instance, by preventing the use of greasy kitchen mops on entryway floors, SmartColor can lower the incidence of potentially expensive "slip and fall" accidents.
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Deters Chemical Misuse
SmartColor reduces the transfer of harmful substances by isolating potentially hazardous cleaning chemicals into their appropriate areas. For example, mopping solutions can be coded for a specific floor to avoid the use of caustic chemicals that may permanently damage the surface.
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Simplifies Supply Management
By keeping cleaning tools in their proper areas, SmartColor allows custodial departments to keep better track of their equipment and supplies. Productivity increases when employees no longer have to search for misplaced tools or proper cleaning equipment.
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Preserves Facility Assets
SmartColor protects valuable assets by reducing the risk of using improper chemicals or applications on floors and other surfaces. Floor-finishing supplies can be color-coded to eliminate confusion with floor-stripping supplies to preserve the appearance of high priced specialty flooring.
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Elevates Employee Performance
SmartColor enhances the professional appearance of employees and increases their efficiency by making it easy to organize the cleaning process. Ergonomic tool design also reduces fatigue and injury to boost productivity.
Click here to see our entire line of SmartColor products.
For more information on the SmartColor Coding System, take a look at our SmartColor Cleaning System brochure.
For a specific look at SmartColor Floor Products, see our
SmartColor Floor Cleaning Product Guide.
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LEED Points
The LEED-EB Rating certification is based on a point system, with at least 31 points needed for certification. Green cleaning practices can help you earn points in the following categories. For more information on how to apply LEED-EB in your building, visit the United States Green Building Council's website at www.usgbc.org.
UNGER'S ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PRINCIPLES
- Clean for health first and appearance second.
- Minimize human exposure to contaminants and cleaning products.
- Recognize cleaning as an environmental health benefit.
- Commit to occupational development of cleaning personnel.
- Communicate the value of healthy buildings.
- Minimize chemical, particle and moisture residue when cleaning.
- Ensure worker and occupant safety.
- Contain and reduce all pollutants entering the building.
- Dispose of cleaning products in environmentally safe ways.
- Establish and document routine maintenance schedules.
For more information on how adopting green practices gains LEED points, take a look at our
Adopting Green Cleaning Standards brochure.
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Green Cleaning by Building Type
Unger has developed the following brochures to address green cleaning needs for various industries and the services Unger can provide.
Green Cleaning Organizations/Web Links
Unger is pleased to recommend these additional resources for in-depth information on Green Cleaning.
- Green Cleaning Network
www.greencleaningnetwork.org
Welcome to the Green Cleaning Network, a nonprofit clearinghouse dedicated to sharing information, stimulating discussion and educating the marketplace in order to accelerate the adoption of Green Cleaning for the benefit of human health and the environment...
- Green Seal (Green Certification)
www.greenseal.org
Founded in 1989, Green Seal provides science-based environmental certification standards that are credible, transparent, and essential in an increasingly educated and competitive marketplace. Our industry knowledge and standards help manufacturers, purchasers, and end users alike make responsible choices that positively impact business behavior and improve quality of life...
- U.S. Green Building Council (Unger Member)
www.usgbc.com/
For LEED point system and additional links to green manufacturers and green building information.
- Healthy Schools Campaign
www.healthyschoolscampaign.org
Healthy Schools Campaign advocates for policies and practices that allow all students, teachers and
staff to learn and work in a healthy school environment...
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