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With the start of cold and flu season quickly approaching, infection control should be a top priority in many facilities, particularly health care facilities. Last year the Ebola virus was the focus of many concerns, but C. Diff., MRSA, swine flu, bird flu, and the traditional Influen

The flu season is just around the corner and here are a few things that can be done to prepare for it. To reduce one’s chances of becoming sick, one should: Wash hands with soap and scrub for 15-30 seconds. Always dry hands immediately – bacteria can be transferred more easily with da

One obstacle or concern that many cleaning professionals face is developing cleaning methods and making these methods as efficient as possible. A newer methodology that is replacing more traditional methods is process cleaning. Process cleaning, including programs such as Process Clea

Dilution control systems can significantly reduce cleaning time, cut down on cleaning cost and are easy to use. In absence of chemical dispensers, end users would have to manually dilute chemicals, which is typically an inaccurate process and can become very costly over time. Manual d

Polished concrete is durable, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to maintain compared to many traditional flooring materials. For these reasons and others, it is easy to see why polished concrete has grown exponentially in popularity over recent years. With the growing use of polished c

Hand hygiene is important when it comes to infection control because they are virtually used throughout the entire day. Hands can carry and transmit bacteria and pathogens to and from everyday objects and if they are not properly cleaned, contaminated hands run a risk of harming and i

With a new school year coming up, it is important to understand the pitfalls of cleaning processes in educational facilities, so we can help overcome these challenges. Nearly 60 million school days are lost each year due to cold and flu, according to the CDC. Much of this can be preve

The debate regarding air quality between using carpet and hard flooring has long been an issue. Many school districts and administrators believe that carpets negatively affect indoor air quality. On the hard flooring side, advocates suggest that debris gets trapped in the carpet fiber

Floor stripping is one of the most costly and labor-intensive maintenance activities in any facility, not to mention environmental and health concerns with the chemicals and in some cases the time needed to shut down areas to traffic during maintenance. For all these reasons, we are a

Disinfecting and infection control is important in any facility, however, is critically important in hospitals and healthcare settings. Doctors and healthcare workers can treat multiple patients at a time. Since these facilities often contain people with weakened immune systems, prope