Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. CLEANING METHODS a. The Contractor shall utilize cleaners that are compatible with each surface being cleaned. b. The Contractor shall use cleaning solutions that must be environmentally safe for employees when they return to work after any type of cleaning at the Commerce Building. c. The Contractor shall not use harsh chemicals as cleaning solutions. d. The Contractor shall always adhere to safety measures when cleaning the Commerce Building. 2. VACUUM CLEANER/VACUUMING a. The Contractor's employees shall use a HEPA model vacuum cleaner (commercial or residential model) to: 1. Remove debris and/or particles from carpeted areas including entrance carpets and rugs throughout the building. 2. Reduce allergens and pollutants from being airborne. 3. Clean and keep carpets free from dust balls, dirt, and other debris. b. Prior to vacuuming an area, the Contractor's employee shall move and vacuum under all easily movable objects (chairs, waste receptacles, tables on wheels, etc.). c. After vacuuming, the Contractor's employee shall replace all items back in the location they 3. SWEEPING a. The Contractor’s employees shall use a sweeping device (i.e., straw broom, electric broom, and/or dust mop, etc.) to remove debris and/or particles from floors other than carpeted areas. b. The Contractor’s employees shall sweep in the corners, behind doors, stairwells, entrances, and around the outside perimeter of the building, etc. 4. WET MOP a. The Contractor’s employees shall use a wet mop (cloth, dust, micro-fiber, wool, cloth strip, etc.) to wipe debris from the floor surface. b. The Contractor’s employees shall use compatible floor cleaners per the surface receiving the mopping.
