US EPA Safer Choice Labeled Products

City Custodians:

1. Are required to buy these cleaners (if needed):
   • Dish soaps
   • Floor finishes and strippers
   • Furniture polish
   • General purpose cleaners
   • Glass cleaners
   • Hand soaps
   • Hand sanitizers
   • Odor control
   • Other cleaners, such as bathroom cleaners (non-disinfecting/non-sanitizing), including grout cleaners and toilet cleaners; carpet, rug and upholstery cleaners, including concentrated pre-spray, spot and stain removers, carpet shampoos and bonnet cleaners; cleaner-degreasers; enzymatic restroom cleaners; floor cleaners (including concentrated neutral floor cleaners, dust and damp mop cleaners); glass cleaners; multipurpose cleaners, including peroxide-based cleaners, deodorizers (odor control), toilet blocks and screens
   • Toilet deodorizers
2. Post the City department green cleaning checklist/poster.
3. Post tips (for microfibers, disinfecting, dusting, polishing, floor care, kitchens, restrooms) and watch custodial green cleaning training videos in English, Cantonese, and Spanish made by SF Environment. 
4. Disinfectants are only important for surfaces like doorknobs.
5. Switch to microfiber mops and cloths, which can prevent injuries because there's no need for heavy mop buckets.
6. Install closed-loop dilution systems (if possible) to prevent employee exposure to hazardous concentrates.

Non-custodial City Staff:

• Try microfiber cloths, which can get rid of 99% of bacteria with plain water.
• Get discounted consumer general purpose cleaners, disinfectants, dish soaps, hand sanitizers.
• Make cleaners (air fresheners, oven cleaners, mold and mildew remover, wood furniture polish) with things like baking soda, castille soap, or lemon juice.