GREEN TIPS
Key points to a success of green cleaning
• Purchase products and equipment that meet sustainability criteria for green cleaning, such as:
Seal of Approval Vacuum
The Carpet and Rug Institute. (n.d.). Seal of Approval Vacuum. Retrieved 8 April 2013, from
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• Develop staffing and training requirements, and specifically address the training of maintenance
personnel in the hazards of use, disposal and recycling of cleaning chemicals, dispensing equipment and
packaging.
Read more at:
Green building product listing service
Hong Kong Green Building Council. (2013). Green building product listing service. Retrieved 27 May 2013,
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7.4.3 Professional help
It is important to engage professionals for detailed consultation on the implementation of green cleaning and maintenance
strategies at shopping malls and shop spaces. The following is a list of references for obtaining professional help:
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Appendix A (7)
7.5
Facility management and operations
7.5.1 Guidelines for tenants – green renovation
The tenants guide should have the following elements:
Figure 151 Example of Building User Guide for Tenants
(Source: Swire Properties Limited)
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Operation maintenance and management
7.4
Green cleaning and maintenance
7.5
Facility management and operations
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