ATLANTA - October 4, 2006 -- GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announces that it now certifies cleaners and cleaning systems for low chemical emissions. Working closely with JohnsonDiversey, a global provider of commercial cleaning, sanitation and hygiene solutions, GEI's program for testing and certifying cleaning products requires product emissions be less than defined risk-based air concentration levels for both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) exposures.

The new certification for cleaners and cleaning systems is based on the criteria for GREENGUARD's existing programs. It is the first and only public certification that provides consumers with clear information regarding the potential effect of cleaning products on indoor air. The program specifically focuses on chemical emissions for cleaning products, including general cleaners, glass cleaners, toilet cleaners, floor cleaners, hard surface cleaners, institutional cleaning systems, aerosol products and carpet cleaners.

Cleaners and cleaning systems can contribute to indoor air pollution, which is ranked as one of the nation's greatest health risks. GREENGUARD's program measures chemical "off-gassing" of the products during recommended use and application, and then compares the measured emission levels against publicly available short-term and long-term risk exposure levels.

"GREENGUARD's approach to cleaners and cleaning systems is unique. While our existing certification programs for interior furnishings and construction materials are rigorous and scientifically based, they primarily focus on measuring chemical and/or particle emissions from products and comparing their levels to existing guidelines and standards. The new cleaning standard is the first that requires a review of measured chemical emissions across a broader range of risk based exposure levels and integrates them into a single standard," said Carl Smith, CEO of GEI.

"The GREENGUARD program goes beyond products and actually looks at how the cleaning process affects indoor air quality," says Daniel A. Daggett, Ph.D., group leader for Global Product Safety at JohnsonDiversey. "We're pleased to be able to offer the industry's first GREENGUARD Certified products for our Healthy High Performance Cleaning System."

JohnsonDiversey's Healthy High Performance Cleaning System consists of three important elements: chemical products, tools and procedures to achieve lower impact on IAQ. The cleaning system's Healthy High Performance Cleaning Guide provides users with the proper procedures. When used as directed, these products, procedures and tools make up the cleaning system certified by GREENGUARD.

About GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) is an industry independent, non-profit organization that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. As an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer, GEI establishes acceptable standards for indoor products and testing protocols. GREENGUARD's goal is to improve public health and quality of life by helping manufacturers build better and safer products. The GREENGUARD Certification Program is the only industry independent certification program for low-emitting products. Please visit www.greenguard.org for more information on this and other programs.

About JohnsonDiversey Inc.
JohnsonDiversey Inc. is a leading global provider of commercial cleaning, sanitation and hygiene solutions, serving customers in the lodging, food service, retail, healthcare and food and beverage sectors as well as building service contractors. JohnsonDiversey Inc. is a member of the Johnson family business enterprises of Racine, Wisconsin, USA. With operations in 55 countries, JohnsonDiversey provides customers worldwide with the products, solutions and expertise to make their facilities the safest and cleanest in the world. To learn more, visit us at www.johnsondiversey.com.