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To better safeguard the health of custodial workers, building occupants, and the environment, the state of Minnesota has added environmental specifications to the state cleaning supplies contract. When products were reviewed for the current state contract for cleaners, vendors were asked for the first time to include information about the environmental performance of their cleaning products. All products selected for the state contract — 33 categories of cleaning products, including all-purpose cleaners, cleaners for toilet bowls, furniture and glass, deodorizers, disinfectants, soaps and floor cleaners— were screened and rated for cleaning performance and environmental characteristics. This approach screened out many of the more harmful products, while still providing a variety of products from which to choose.