Recently an article was published that stated, “Green Cleaning is Mainstream.” This might be true if you are only talking with a select group of followers who have changed their mindset, however, in the real world of cleaning, Green Cleaning is anything but mainstream.
If Green Cleaning was mainstream, then why does customer after customer still purchase single hole mop buckets and vacuums with no filters? Chemicals which have high pH factors, fragrances and color fly off the shelves daily of JanSan distributors. Look at any online catalog and try and find Green or Healthy products for the consumer to purchase.
Daily, customers purchase mop handles that are non-adjustable and use cotton mops by the case. If Green Cleaning were really mainstream, then these items would not be even manufactured as there would be no call for them.
There needs to be a reality check here about what Green Cleaning really is and what it is not. Green Cleaning is not about purchasing these items, but it is the mentality of those still mandating their use.
The Academy of Cleaning Excellence (ACE), based in Orlando, FL, is pleased to announce, that effective November 1, 2018, A2D Cleaning Solutions (A2D) in Modesto, CA will join its team. A2D Cleaning Solutions will provide Live, Virtual and E-Learning courses as provided by ACE. David Swindle II, will serve as the Facilitator for A2D.
Today, http://www.a2dsolutionsclasses.com/ is LIVE for those wanting an online class. In addition, on December 27 and 28, 2018, A2D will facilitate its’ first VIRTUAL HANDS ON classes, ACE Accredited Carpet Care and Floor Care for frontline custodial staff in Northern California. These classes are part of the Frontline Education Package offered from ACE through A2D Cleaning Solutions.
Background of A2D Cleaning Solutions
David Swindle II has over 25 years of experience in the cleaning industry working as distributor sales representative, sales manager and regional sales manager. David recently left Surtec, Inc in Northern California where he worked as sales manager for the past 4 years to start his own consulting company. His goal is to provide solutions which go beyond just products or services. He started A2D Cleaning Solutions to provide help to customers with cleaning challenges, no matter their cleaning and restoration challenges.
In 2011, while working for Envirox Chemicals, Mr. Swindle had the opportunity to attend some of the Frontline classes instructed by Mr. Thompson. It was during this time that he realized the value of the Academy and how it could benefit, not just managers, but frontline cleaning professionals. Over the years the two men have stayed in communication. His goal has been then to eventually provide this same education to his customers on the West coast.
David and the team at A2D Cleaning Solutions, have chosen to partner with the Academy of Cleaning Excellence primarily because of their focus in the professional development of frontline workers. This philosophy of the Academy brings educational solutions to our industry, which blends perfectly with A2D’s core values; “Provide professional development education and certification for the cleaning industry.” Mr. Swindle states, “It doesn’t make sense to reinvent the wheel. ACE has built a successful program which covers a wide range of topics to educate, train and support cleaning professionals. I want to utilize what they have built and provide this support to building service contractors and educational facilities throughout Northern California.”
Academy of Cleaning Excellence
“The future is won by those creating the future, and not the ones trying to maintain the status quo.”
The Academy is powered by GEM Supply, an 80-year-old jan-san distributor based in Orlando, Florida. The Academy has four regional campuses in central Florida and an Atlanta, Georgia regional campus as well. David Thompson is the Director of the Academy and is an Accredited Certification Trainer (A.C.T.) from ISSA. https://academyofcleaning.com/ If you would like to join the team at ACE, contact Mr. Thompson; mailto:dthompson@academyofcleaning.com
https://classes.academyofcleaning.com/p/clean-core-fill-station-principles-and-use-tips
Your Instructor is Sean DeVore,
District Manager for Mannington Commercial
The material for these sessions was taken from the book,
“Who Swings Your Mop” by Michael Ward.
