Stearns GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System – Commercial Cleaning Chemical Program
A Simpler, Smarter Approach to Sustainable Facility Cleaning
The Stearns GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System is a comprehensive commercial cleaning program designed to simplify daily cleaning operations while supporting environmentally responsible facility maintenance. By combining concentrated, portion-controlled cleaning chemicals with an easy-to-follow system, facilities can improve cleaning consistency, reduce waste and simplify employee training.
- Five-product commercial cleaning program
- Concentrated, portion-controlled chemistry
- Reduces chemical waste
- Simplifies employee training
- Supports sustainable cleaning initiatives
- Ideal for commercial and institutional facilities
Operational Benefits
- Consistent dilution every time
- Reduced chemical handling
- Simplified inventory control
- Less packaging waste
- Easy staff training
- Professional cleaning results
Designed For
- Schools & Universities
- Healthcare Facilities
- Office Buildings
- Hospitality
- Government Facilities
- Building Service Contractors
The GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System was developed to simplify routine cleaning while promoting sustainable facility management. Rather than maintaining a large inventory of specialty chemicals, facilities can rely on a streamlined group of concentrated products that handle the majority of everyday cleaning tasks.
Portion-controlled chemistry helps eliminate guesswork by delivering consistent dilution and predictable cleaning performance. This not only improves cleaning quality, but also helps reduce product waste, overuse and unnecessary chemical exposure.
What's Included in the GS 5-Point Starter Kit?
The Stearns GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System Starter Kit (#2390201) is an excellent way to evaluate the GS cleaning program in a single building or begin transitioning your custodial staff to a standardized commercial cleaning system. The complete kit yields approximately 130 gallons of ready-to-use cleaning solution and includes concentrated One Packs™, dispensing accessories and training materials needed to get started.
Cleaning Chemicals Included
- 30 Packs – GS Neutral Cleaner Concentrate (#2384600)
Daily cleaner for finished floors and other washable hard surfaces.
- 10 Packs – Pathostat 64 Disinfectant Cleaner (#2343094)
EPA-registered disinfectant cleaner for routine cleaning and disinfecting when used according to label directions.
- 10 Packs – GS Extra-Strength Cleaner Concentrate (#2385300)
Heavy-duty cleaner for removing tougher soils from washable surfaces.
- 10 Packs – GS Window Cleaner Concentrate (#2384006)
Streak-free cleaner for windows, mirrors, glass and other reflective surfaces.
- 10 Packs – GS Restroom & Bowl Cleaner Concentrate (#2385102)
Designed for cleaning toilets, urinals, sinks and other restroom fixtures.
Starter Kit Equipment & Training Materials
- Silk-screened spray bottles
- Professional trigger sprayers
- One Pack™ openers
- Mixing hose
- GS 5-Point Training & Safety Guide
- Employee training materials
In total, the kit contains 70 concentrated One Packs™ and everything needed to begin implementing the GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System.
Green Cleaning Information
- GS Neutral Cleaner, GS Extra-Strength Cleaner, GS Window Cleaner and GS Restroom & Bowl Cleaner meet Green Seal™ Standard GS-37 based on effective performance, concentrated volume, minimized/recycled packaging and protective limits on VOCs and human & environmental toxicity.
- Pathostat 64 Disinfectant Cleaner is an EPA-registered disinfectant and is not Green Seal® Certified. Under Green Seal® GS-42, disinfectants are not required to be environmentally preferred but must be registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
This combination provides facilities with an effective daily cleaning system while supporting environmentally responsible cleaning practices where appropriate.
Five Products. One Complete Cleaning System
The GS System is designed around the five core cleaning tasks performed in nearly every commercial building. Together, these products provide a practical cleaning program that supports consistent procedures across custodial teams, multiple buildings and large maintenance departments.
Simplify Operations
Reduce the number of cleaning chemicals employees need to identify, mix and manage throughout the facility.
Improve Consistency
Portion-controlled chemistry helps every employee prepare cleaning solutions consistently, regardless of experience level.
Reduce Waste
Using concentrated chemicals in controlled portions helps reduce unnecessary product consumption and packaging waste.
Support Sustainability
The GS System supports facilities working toward environmentally responsible cleaning practices and sustainable purchasing goals.
Ideal for Multi-Building Facilities
Organizations responsible for multiple buildings often struggle with inconsistent cleaning procedures, varying chemical inventories and different dilution practices from one location to another. The GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System helps standardize cleaning operations across an entire organization using a straightforward, repeatable program.
Schools, healthcare systems, municipalities, property management companies and contract cleaning companies can benefit from simplified training, easier inventory management and more predictable cleaning performance.
Key Features
- Commercial green cleaning program
- Five-product cleaning system
- Concentrated cleaning chemistry
- Portion-controlled packaging
- Reduces chemical waste
- Simplifies employee training
- Improves dilution consistency
- Supports sustainable cleaning initiatives
- Excellent for large facilities
- Ideal for institutional cleaning
- Simplifies inventory management
- Professional commercial cleaning system
A Better Way to Manage Facility Cleaning
The GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System replaces unnecessary complexity with a streamlined cleaning program that promotes consistency, efficiency and sustainable facility maintenance.
- Manufacturer:
- Stearns Packaging Corporation
- Product Name:
- GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System
- Product Type:
- Commercial Green Cleaning Program
- Cleaning System:
- Five-Product Concentrated Chemical Program
- Chemical Format:
- Concentrated Portion-Control Products
- Primary Purpose:
- Daily Commercial & Institutional Cleaning
- Designed For:
- Commercial & Institutional Facilities
- Program Benefits:
- Simplified Training, Inventory Control & Consistent Cleaning Results
- Supports:
- Sustainable Cleaning Programs
- Typical Markets:
- Schools, Healthcare, Offices, Hospitality, Government & Contract Cleaning
Green Cleaning Program Guide
A successful green cleaning program involves much more than selecting environmentally preferable cleaning chemicals. The most effective programs combine consistent cleaning procedures, proper chemical dilution, employee training and inventory management to create safer, more efficient facility maintenance operations.
Why Standardize Your Cleaning Program?
Many facilities accumulate dozens of specialty cleaning products over time. This often leads to employee confusion, inconsistent dilution, duplicate inventory and unnecessary chemical waste. A standardized cleaning system simplifies daily operations while improving consistency throughout the organization.
Benefits of the GS System
- Fewer cleaning products to manage
- Consistent chemical dilution
- Simplified employee training
- Reduced chemical waste
- Improved inventory control
- Repeatable cleaning procedures
Traditional Cleaning Programs
- Large chemical inventories
- Multiple dilution methods
- Inconsistent cleaning results
- Greater training requirements
- Higher risk of overuse
- More storage space required
Concentrated Chemistry Improves Efficiency
Concentrated cleaning chemicals reduce shipping weight, require less storage space and generate less packaging waste than ready-to-use products. Portion-controlled packaging further improves efficiency by helping employees prepare solutions correctly every time.
Support Sustainable Facility Operations
Green cleaning programs are designed to reduce environmental impact without sacrificing cleaning performance. Using concentrated products responsibly can help minimize packaging waste, reduce transportation requirements and improve overall resource efficiency throughout a facility.
Simplify Employee Training
Custodial teams often experience employee turnover and varying levels of cleaning experience. A standardized chemical program reduces confusion by limiting the number of products employees must learn while encouraging consistent cleaning procedures throughout the organization.
Facility Advantages
- Simpler purchasing
- Reduced storage requirements
- Improved inventory management
- Consistent chemical usage
- Easier quality control
- Lower product waste
Custodial Advantages
- Less product confusion
- Simplified daily routines
- Consistent dilution
- Reduced measuring errors
- Improved cleaning consistency
- Faster employee training
Ideal for Multi-Building Organizations
Organizations responsible for multiple buildings often struggle to maintain consistent cleaning practices. A standardized cleaning system allows every location to follow the same procedures, helping improve cleaning quality while simplifying purchasing, inventory and employee training.
Support Preventative Maintenance
Routine cleaning performed with properly diluted products helps preserve flooring, fixtures, glass and restroom surfaces while extending the appearance and service life of building materials. Preventative maintenance can reduce long-term repair and replacement costs across an entire facility.
Ideal Organizations
- School Districts
- Universities
- Healthcare Systems
- Office Buildings
- Government Agencies
- Hospitality Properties
- Building Service Contractors
- Property Management Companies
- Industrial Facilities
- Municipal Buildings
A System Designed for Consistency
The GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System helps organizations establish standardized cleaning procedures that improve operational efficiency, simplify employee training and support sustainable facility management practices.
Commercial Applications
The Stearns GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System is designed for facilities that require a standardized, environmentally responsible cleaning program. Whether managing a single building or an entire campus, the GS System helps simplify daily cleaning operations while improving consistency, inventory control and employee training.
School Districts & Educational Facilities
Schools and universities clean thousands of classrooms, restrooms, cafeterias and common areas every day. The GS System helps custodial departments standardize cleaning procedures across multiple buildings while reducing chemical inventory and simplifying employee training.
- Classrooms
- Hallways
- Restrooms
- Cafeterias
- Gymnasiums
- Administrative offices
Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals, clinics, medical offices and long-term care facilities require dependable cleaning procedures and consistent chemical preparation. The GS System helps support standardized cleaning practices while reducing unnecessary chemical waste.
- Patient rooms
- Waiting rooms
- Exam rooms
- Administrative offices
- Dining facilities
- Public common areas
Commercial Office Buildings
Corporate offices and multi-tenant office buildings benefit from a streamlined cleaning program that simplifies purchasing, inventory management and staff training while maintaining a professional appearance throughout the facility.
- Conference rooms
- Reception areas
- Breakrooms
- Private offices
- Training rooms
- Restrooms
Hospitality & Lodging
Hotels, resorts and conference centers require consistent cleaning across guest rooms, lobbies and public spaces. The GS System provides a simplified approach that supports efficient housekeeping operations.
- Guest rooms
- Lobbies
- Meeting rooms
- Restaurants
- Fitness centers
- Public restrooms
Government & Municipal Buildings
Government facilities often manage large cleaning programs with multiple custodial employees. A standardized chemical system helps improve operational consistency while simplifying purchasing and inventory control.
Building Service Contractors
Janitorial contractors servicing multiple customers can use the GS System to establish consistent cleaning procedures across every account, reducing training time while improving service quality.
Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
Manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers can simplify routine housekeeping operations with a concentrated chemical program designed for dependable everyday cleaning.
Typical Cleaning Areas
- Restrooms
- Offices
- Entrances
- Hallways
- Classrooms
- Public spaces
Program Advantages
- Standardized procedures
- Consistent dilution
- Simplified training
- Reduced inventory
- Less packaging waste
- Improved efficiency
Why Facilities Choose the GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System
- Supports sustainable cleaning initiatives
- Standardizes daily cleaning procedures
- Improves employee training
- Reduces chemical waste
- Simplifies purchasing and inventory
- Concentrated chemistry reduces storage space
- Helps deliver consistent cleaning results
- Excellent for multi-building organizations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Stearns GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System?
The GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System is a commercial cleaning program built around five concentrated, portion-controlled cleaning products designed to simplify daily facility maintenance.
Who is the GS System designed for?
It is intended for commercial, institutional and industrial facilities including schools, healthcare facilities, office buildings, hotels, government buildings and janitorial service providers.
Why use a standardized cleaning program?
Standardized cleaning systems help improve consistency, simplify employee training, reduce inventory and promote proper chemical usage throughout an organization.
What are the benefits of concentrated cleaning chemicals?
Concentrated products reduce packaging waste, require less storage space, lower shipping costs and allow facilities to prepare cleaning solutions as needed.
What is portion-controlled packaging?
Portion-controlled products provide a predetermined amount of concentrate to help employees prepare consistent cleaning solutions without measuring.
Does the GS System support green cleaning initiatives?
Yes. The program is designed to support environmentally responsible cleaning practices through concentrated chemistry, reduced waste and simplified product management.
Can the GS System reduce chemical waste?
Yes. Portion-controlled chemistry helps minimize overuse while improving dilution consistency.
Is the GS System suitable for schools?
Yes. School districts commonly benefit from standardized cleaning procedures across multiple buildings.
Can healthcare facilities use the GS System?
Yes. Hospitals, clinics and medical offices can incorporate the GS System into routine environmental cleaning programs.
Is it appropriate for office buildings?
Yes. Office facilities benefit from simplified purchasing, inventory management and employee training.
Can janitorial contractors use this system?
Absolutely. Building service contractors often use standardized cleaning programs to deliver consistent service across multiple customer locations.
Does it simplify employee training?
Yes. Using fewer products and standardized procedures helps reduce training time for new custodial employees.
Can it improve inventory management?
Yes. A smaller number of products is generally easier to track, reorder and store than maintaining dozens of specialty chemicals.
Is the GS System suitable for multiple buildings?
Yes. It is an excellent solution for organizations managing campuses, districts or multiple commercial properties.
Can it help reduce storage requirements?
Yes. Concentrated cleaning chemicals typically require less storage space than ready-to-use products.
Does it help improve cleaning consistency?
Yes. Portion-controlled chemistry helps ensure employees prepare solutions consistently throughout the facility.
Can municipalities use the GS System?
Yes. Government buildings and municipal facilities frequently benefit from standardized cleaning programs.
How does the GS System support sustainability?
It promotes efficient chemical use, reduces packaging waste and simplifies environmentally responsible facility cleaning practices.
Is this a good choice for property management companies?
Yes. Property managers overseeing multiple buildings can use the GS System to standardize cleaning procedures across their portfolio.
Why choose the GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System?
It provides a practical, efficient and sustainable approach to commercial cleaning by simplifying chemical management, improving consistency and supporting professional facility maintenance.
Professional Facility Cleaning Made Simple
The Stearns GS 5-Point Green Cleaning System helps organizations simplify cleaning operations, improve consistency and support environmentally responsible maintenance with a streamlined five-product commercial cleaning program.