Over 100 JDI franchisees attended two training workshops held in Oakville and Kitchener Waterloo in October to achieve accreditation for the JDI CleanGreen Housekeeper program. Keynote speaker Mr. Paul Woolfrey Vice President of RML and Mr. Gerry Samyn Area Sales Manager of RML lead the workshop and testing phase of the program. Mr. Woolfrey explained the impact of hazardous chemicals found in traditional cleaning products and how new technology has greatly improved the safety of new cleaning products and their effects on the environment. Mr. Woolfrey further explained the phenomena of Sick Building Syndrome and how the JDI franchisees can assist their customers in improving the indoor environment of all the customers they serve. As well Mr. Woolfrey explained that current trends in cleaning are pointing to a more environmentally friendly approach to janitorial services. Mr. Dan Luscombe, JDI’s training manager instructed the franchisees on the details of the JDI CleanGreen program which emphasizes the use of green chemicals, microfiber colour coded cleaning clothes, hepa filtered vacuums and green procedures and techniques to further enhance JDI’s efforts for green awareness. JDI franchisees were then tested on the presentation and awarded the status of “JDI CleanGreen Recognized Housekeepers” by RML and JDI.

Rochester Midland Limited is an affiliate of Rochester Midland Corporation and is a Canadian Company with its Head Office in Oakville Ontario. It has been manufacturing chemicals since 1903 and is ISO 9001-2000 approved. RML has twice been awarded the White House Closing the Circle Award in the U.S.A. and received the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge award by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA.

JDI Cleaning Systems is a leader in the commercial cleaning industry and has been in business since 1992. With over 100 franchise partners and hundreds of customers throughout Southern Ontario JDI is committed to its CleanGreen program and the benefits it brings to the environment.