4 Ways UCSF Medical Center "Greens" Environmental Cleaning

UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus in San Francisco has moved to "greener" cleaning supplies, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report.

Here are some of the ways the hospital is cleaning with more environmentally friendly products, according to the report:


•    Use disinfectants that are less harmful to the environment.
•    Installed rubber floors that do not need to be cleaned with harsh chemicals.
•    Use non-alcohol, non-bleach wipes instead of disposable alcohol wipes. Bleach is reserved for cleaning rooms where infected patients stayed, according to the report.
•    Use microfiber mops that require less water and last longer than string mops.

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