COVID-19 Green Cleaning Practices

SUMMARY

As a novel virus, little was known about the characteristics of SARS-CoV-2, including effective methods for cleaning, disinfecting, and protecting against different pathways of transmission. This confusion resulted in a wide-scale transition back to traditional cleaning practices and the use of commercial cleaning products - many of which contain harsh chemical ingredients with known toxicity for human health and the environment.

This article - which is available on the USGBC Resource Library - discusses the health and environmental benefits of green cleaning, including best practice guidance from organizations like the CDC and NIH, that not only rid spaces of the virus, but also protect the health and well-being of those who occupy the spaces.