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It’s that time of year again, spring cleaning! Now that the snow is gone, what facilities should focus on is removing salt and other contaminants that came with the winter season. Below are carpet cleaning topics that facilities should address to their staff in order to keep carpets h

Polished concrete is becoming a more and more popular flooring option in various facilities, including retail, hotels, and even schools. More facilities are turning to polished concrete for their floors because of its many benefits. Polished concrete is tougher and more durable than m

On the April 3, 2015 edition of the Today Show, a piece aired about an observational study conducted that raised questions about bleach use in the home and how it might be linked to certain respiratory illnesses in children. The study titled ‘Domestic use of bleach and infections in c

Enteroviruses are common viruses that usually cause mild symptoms, such as the common cold. Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is an enterovirus that reportedly infected children in 49 states in 2014, causing hospitalization in many cases. EV-D68 causes respiratory symptoms such as sneezing, co

What is the difference between a HEPA vacuum and a standard vacuum? A HEPA vacuum works the same way as a standard vacuum does: it draws air and contaminants into a dust bag or canister. The only difference between the two is that a HEPA vacuum uses a HEPA filter to filter the exhaust

There is a wide array of dilution control equipment manufactured by many different companies. The complexity between each of these dilution control systems can significantly differ between one another due to the equipment’s purpose. All chemical dispensers, however, use these basic pr

A bloodborne pathogen refers to a germ that is spread through contact with contaminated blood and other body fluids and that causes disease in humans. The most common bloodborne pathogens are HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV). Bloodborne pathogen infections are of the great

Do you have proper hand washing techniques? Keeping hands clean is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. A study conducted by the Michigan State University indicated that about 5% of people properly washed their hands long enough to eliminate infection-caus

In a recent survey conducted by the Bradley Corporation called the “Healthy Handwashing Survey“, a majority of public restroom users believe an unclean restroom indicates poor management and shows the business doesn’t care about customers. Restroom cleanliness can ha

Floor strippers can be some of the most hazardous chemicals that a cleaning professional uses, and the reason why shouldn’t come as a surprise. Floor strippers need to literally strip floor finish from the floor, which often involves removing layers and layers of wax. To do this