The Corporate Group experiences growth and gives back to the community
The Corporate Group continues to experience growth over the second quarter! We have been very busy increasing our presence in Maryland and Washington, DC.
We worked closely with the Township of Capitol Heights in Maryland to present a cleaning service package to the community that would save money. We were awarded the contract for municipal offices and will be working with the township to acquire more contracts in the future!
We continue to experience growth within Maryland’s National Harbor community. We have had much success in the restaurant cleaning industry and are currently working with more restaurateurs in the area and abroad. Our latest contract at the harbor is for event cleaning and porter services at The Sunset Room. Even more contracts and services are in negotiations.
We have expanded in the Washington, DC area by adding our newest contract with The L at City Vistas. City Vistas is a luxury condominium community where we will provide porter and janitorial services to the common areas. We will also introduce our home cleaning services to the community for interested residents.
Our growth and success over the second quarter and this year has encouraged us to give back to the community. We are working with local school systems to donate back-to-school supplies for children who are without the most basic necessities for a solid education.
We are accepting monetary donations and standard school supplies to deliver to local school systems at this time. If you are interested in helping us give back to the community and want to make a cash or supply donation, please call 301-877-2277 today!
We have lots of exciting news to share in the future, including coverage area expansions and more!
The Corporate Group is a complete facility maintenance company that provides superior quality facility services at the most reasonable rates. We only use environmentally friendly products and techniques to promote healthy work environments and to protect our planet. Call a representative today to get information on a custom maintenance and cleaning package at 1-800-237-4159.
ENERGY STAR® - Light for a brighter tomorrow.
Posted by The Corporate Group in Eco-Friendly Living, Green Cleaning Tips & Products, The Corporate Group Blogs on June 3rd, 2009
Did you know that the energy used to power an average home ultimately produces more than twice the greenhouse gas emissions of an average car? If every household in America replaced the five light fixtures that are most frequently used with ENERGY STAR® approved lighting, energy costs would be cut by nearly $8 billion per year, and the greenhouse gas emissions prevented would be equivalent to that of 10 million cars.
ENERGY STAR® Qualified Lighting:
- Uses roughly 75% less energy than standard incandescent bulbs.
- Produces 75% less heat.
- Lasts 10 to 20 times as long as an equivalent incandescent lamp.
- Qualifies for government rebates
How You Can Help:
By choosing ENERGY STAR® rated products from EcoLightingUniverse.com and reducing your kWh usage, you’ll not only help save the environment, but you’ll also save 30% or more on your total energy consumption. In a typical US household, which spends about $1900/per year on energy bills, that adds up to a savings of $600/year!
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ENERGY STAR® Pendants |
ENERGY STAR® Wall Sconces |
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Green cleaning substitutes for common household products
Posted by The Corporate Group in Eco-Friendly Living, Green Cleaning Tips & Products, The Corporate Group Blogs on June 3rd, 2009
There are many inexpensive, easy-to-use natural alternatives which can safely be used in place of commercial household products. Here is a list of common, environmentally safe products which can be used alone or in combination for a wealth of household applications.
Baking Soda - cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours.
Soap - unscented soap in liquid form, flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and will clean just about anything. Avoid using soaps which contain petroleum distillates.
Lemon - one of the strongest food-acids, effective against most household bacteria.
Borax - (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors.
White Vinegar - cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up.
Washing Soda - or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Use care, as washing soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.
Isopropyl Alcohol - is an excellent disinfectant. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 proof alcohol in solution with water. There is some indication that isopropyl alcohol buildup contributes to illness in the body. See http://drclark.ch/g)
Cornstarch - can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs.
Citrus Solvent - cleans paint brushes, oil and grease, some stains. (Citrus solvent may cause skin, lung or eye irritations for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.)
Trisodium phosphate (TSP) - a mixture of soda ash and phosphoric acid. TSP is toxic if swallowed, but it can be used on many jobs, such as cleaning drains or removing old paint, that would normally require much more caustic and poisonous chemicals, and it does not create any fumes.
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