GREEN BALANCE FROM BRIDGEPOINT:
A COMMON SENSE APPROACH TO "GREEN" CLEANING
R. Doyle Bloss
Sometimes,
it's better NOT to be first
Bridgepoint Systems has been
innovative and first on many
cleaning solutions in the carpet cleaning industry.
However, the concept of green cleaning was too important to
rush products to the market that simply removed specific
ingredients, or added another ingredient just because it
came from what seemed to be a more "natural" source.
We wanted to merge together
the best information and proven science from the greatest
number of sources to formulate green cleaning products that
were truly better for the indoor and outdoor environment and
the cleaning technician, yet did not compromise the function
that was most important- cleaning a dirty carpet. As
Dr. Michael Berry has stated; 'doing the right thing needs
to become the rational thing."
Green
based on research, not hype and what "sounds good"
We carefully studied and
evaluated the science behind the recommendations for "green
ingredients" from a number of sources. While we evaluated
guidelines from a number of "green" certification and
listing programs, we found that the best guidelines came
from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Design for
Environment (DIE) program.
We insisted that companies
who supplied us with ingredients and claimed they were
"green," had the information to back up their claims.
We tested and evaluated the formulas for cleaning
effectiveness in our own laboratory and in field testing.
Then we submitted the formulas to a leading independent
testing laboratory to scientifically measure the level of
actual soil removal, and to ensure that they did not
contribute to rapid resoiling.
Then we knew we had green
cleaning solutions that had the best presently available
facts and science backing them up.
Green is
a process, not just a cleaning solution
We also recognize that
green is more than a cleaning solution. It's a
process. As Dr. Michael Berry has described, "green
cleaning must be systems based, and recognize the
connectivity of the total environment and process."
Green cleaning must include
the proper management of the environment being cleaned.
It includes a properly trained cleaning technician who
understands the nature and construction of the surface they
are cleaning, as well as the composition of the soiling they
want to extract. It includes proper cleaning
procedures according to industry standards.
Finally, it includes the
proper disposal of cleaning wastewater. Green is so
much more than how a chemical is made, it's a commitment to
understanding how it is used in the overall cleaning
process.
For a complete review of
how this systematic approach may be accomplished, ask for
your complimentary copy of the Bridgepoint Green Balance
Green Cleaning Guide.
Green is a
commitment to providing your customer with cleaning and confidence
That's what Green Balance Carpet
Pre-spray and Green Balance Carpet Extraction Rinse are all about.
They are a commitment to you, our customer. We will use the best
available science, understanding and testing that we can bring to
you, all the time recognizing that the way carpets look, feel and
perform after they have been cleaned is critical to your reputation
as a professional. It's about providing you with a "green"
cleaning solution that you can be absolutely confident will provide
your customer with a cleaner, fresher, carpet.
Green means
safer for you, the cleaning technician, not just the environment
Green Balance cleaning solutions
use rapidly biodegradable, renewable surfactants. They contain
absolutely no solvents of any kind. They have a slightly
alkaline pH (8.0-8.5), contain no known carcinogens, and are
non-toxic. They are ideal for cleaning in homes with chemical
sensitivities as they contain no added harsh fragrances.
They are also approved by the
Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval Program (SOA)
signifying their cleaning effectiveness, as well as the fact they do
not contribute to re-soiling.
The CRI testing process identifies
and measures to make sure the solution leaves no residues that would
cause rapid resoiling. Finally, the CRI SOA measures for soil
extraction and removal and cleaning effectiveness. This
testing provides concise measurements of the nature and performance
of the cleaning products.
Bring balance to
the process of Green
Green Balance
Carpet Pre-spray and Green
Balance Carpet Extraction Rinse are available
exclusively from your Bridgepoint Distributor.
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Green
Balance Carpet Pre-spray
The single gallon contractor price is
$28.22/gallon.
The 4 x 1 gallon contractor price is
$25.40/per gallon.
Green Balance Carpet Pre-spray is
available in gallons and four gallon cases.
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Green
Balance Carpet Extraction Rinse
The single gallon contractor price is
$29.85/gallon.
The 4 x 1 gallon case contractor price
is $26.87/per gallon.
Green Balance Carpet Extraction Rinse
is available in gallons and for gallon cases.
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