Executive Housekeeping Today - April 2009 - (Page 11) Spring Greening Your Establishment with IPM It’s impossible to ignore the environmental movement that has swept the nation in recent years, and now it’s safe to say that “going Green” is more than just a passing trend. In response to their heightened environmental awareness, millions of Americans have become more conscious consumers. For example, many shoppers now opt for “Greener” products, using cloth in place of plastic grocery bags and recycling paper, glass, and plastic items more than ever before. But, in addition to changing their own habits, today’s consumers expect businesses to follow suit. Americans are increasingly selective about the businesses they frequent, choosing companies that demonstrate their corporate social responsibility by developing more environmentally-friendly business practices. As a result, many business sectors, including the housekeeping industry, are taking significant steps to become environmental stewards. Whether you manage housekeeping operations for a hotel establishment, healthcare facility, or other commercial property, your first priority is maintaining a clean and healthy atmosphere for your staff, guests, patients, and tenants. Perhaps you already implement Green cleaning and maintenance methods, but you may not have considered the role your pest management program can play in these efforts. Thanks to new technologies, housekeeping managers can now execute more environmentallyfriendly pest management methods to keep pests off their properties while reducing risk to the environment and human health. Unlike traditional methods, these pest management techniques help i by Patrick T. Copps, MS, BCE identify, prevent, and control pest infestations by understanding their root causes and the behaviors of target pests. Pest management professionals can apply gels inside cracks and crevices to help intercept pests before they can enter your facility. Integrated Pest Management Programs As an environmentally-friendly approach to pest management, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs emphasize proactive solutions, such as sanitation and facility maintenance, to manage pest problems. In contrast to traditional pest control, IPM is an ongoing cycle of inspection, prevention, and monitoring that uses chemical treatments as a last resort. When employed as part of an IPM program, Green pest man- agement techniques are highly effective in keeping pests—and the disease-causing organisms they can carry—away from your property. If you aren’t already following IPM guidelines at your facility, contact your pest management provider to discuss how you can start an IPM program and initiate Green pest management techniques. Read on for specific tips that will enhance your IPM (continued on page 13) “I’m sick of being grilled about replacing my carts.” MOD carts still deliver after 20 years of punishing service. And our newest 90PSL bulk linen truck works triple-duty — round trip, one-way and as a guest supply cart. It features: • Ferocious disposition – withstands over-the-road abuses • Stunning, luxurious design – smooth in the lobby and on the floor • Built-in security – lockable doors stop thieves • Hinged split top – opens for access, seals for clean transport • Repositionable shelves for soiled return • 100% polyethylene base and body – strong, wipes clean • Rainbow of color choices – coordinates with your facility’s decor Call now for a quote or free brochure. Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. 8 0 0 . 8 2 9 . 4 5 3 5 • w w w. M O D L a u n d r y. c o m April 2009/Executive Housekeeping Today http://www.MODLaundry.com http://www.MODLaundry.com
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