89% less energy.
95% less water.
76% less carbon emissions.
99% less VOC’s.
Our cleaning methods and products are always the most sustainable in the industry. We’re passionate about doing the right things for you and for the planet.
Sustainable Practices
Measure Your Impact
We seek to partner with organizations who share our environmental position, and can help us to improve our sustainability platform.
We’re proud to partner with MilliCare for the cleaning of carpet and textiles. MilliCare is a dry-based method using 95% less water than competitor methods.
As a franchise partner of the
MilliCare Network,
we can offer the following benefits
of a dry-based cleaning process:
Energy and Water Conservation
89% less energy and 95% less water consumed versus hot water extraction methods. Hot-water extraction methods use 319% more energy — with 77% higher emissions — to clean the same space. MilliCare conserves more natural resources and extends the life of carpeting in the process.
Carbon-Neutral Operations
We are certified Carbon Neutral by the Leonardo Academy. The MilliCare* national franchise is carbon-neutral across all operations.
* Miliken & Co., our parent organization is certified Carbon Negative.
Indoor Air Quality
Employees working in spaces cleaned by CFS breathe easier and stay healthier thanks to improved indoor air quality. In fact, independent studies* have shown that when a standard HVAC system is used, MilliCare’s advanced cleaning technology removes up to 99% of the things you don’t want to breathe — airborne dust mites, allergens, bacteria, fungi and volatile organic compounds — for up to eight weeks after cleaning.
* Studies from Johns Hopkins University, Air Quality Services
LEED Certification
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, sponsored by the U.S. Building Council, recognizes companies that build and operate green. CFS by MilliCare’s proprietary system directly supports three of the six categories for LEED certification for existing buildings (LEED-EB):
- Using water efficiently and conserving energy
- Reducing ozone and exploring renewable energy sources
- Using recycled materials whenever possible, and greatly extending the life of textiles and carpets to keep them out of landfill
Additional Certifications
CFS uses MilliCare’s Dry Carpet Cleaner and Premist NXT. Exclusive to MilliCare, they’ve earned the Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) Seal of Approval for effectiveness at deep cleaning, spot cleaning and general preventative maintenance. That means testing has proven them to be effective without damaging carpets or contributing to rapid resoil.
The Statistics
Sustainable Practices and Products.
In ALL of our Maintenance Processes.
Low VOC’s
We have reformulated certain chemistries to make them more sustainable, and created new packaging and formulations to make them easier and less resource heavy to ship.
Package and Product Recycling
We are fanatical in our recycling efforts, recycling all product and packaging materials we use. This includes chemical containers, freight packaging, and office supplies.
The CFS commitment to the environment includes using recycled packaging and products whenever possible, and recycling the materials we use. Planet health is one of our highest priorities, and we’re well on our way to reaching our 100% recycling target.
Extension of Useful Product Life
Your CFS cleaning plan does more than provide a cleaner, healthier place to work and conduct business. It also significantly extends the useful life of your carpet and textiles. In fact, with regular care, CFS can help companies double the average seven-year lifecycle of these soft coverings. That’s big savings, for clients and for the environment.
Resource Consumption
We are constantly seeking new and creative ways to reproduce our carbon signature, and reduce resource consumption in our operations.
- We have reconfigured our vehicle fleet to utilize only the most fuel efficient vehicles.
- Routing software helps determine shortest and most efficient routes and crewing options.
- We are experimenting with electric vehicles and biofuel options to create the best balance.