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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA, VRE, and VISA, are an increasing problem in hospitals and healthcare facilities. These pathogens are difficult to treat and can have serious consequences in facilities where patients are already vulnerable. Healthcare-Acquired Infections (H

Cleaning restrooms is often not the most desired task in facility maintenance. We want to make sure we clean our restrooms timely and effectively; by doing so the overall maintenance time spent on restrooms is decreased and restrooms are much more appealing to their users. To help cle

In the midst of cold and flu season, and with the Ebola outbreaks fresh in everyone’s mind, infection control is a top priority in many facilities, particularly health care facilities. While this year the Ebola virus has been the focus of many concerns, years past have seen C. D

There are three main Swine Influenza viruses currently of concern to humans: H1N1, H3N2, and H1N2. These three viruses are a Type A Influenza virus that cause respiratory disease in pigs. The symptoms of infected pigs include fever, depression, discharge from the nose or eyes, breathi

Reducing the risk of getting sick at work can be challenging if you have to interact with sick workers throughout the day. According to a Cintas Corp. survey, 81% of Americans found that the act of wiping a runny nose on one’s hands or sleeve is the grossest workplace habit. The top f

In hospitals and healthcare facilities, infection control is arguably the most important part of the cleaning process. Hospitals are filled with patients with weakened immune systems and exposed surgical sites, and preventing the spread of potentially harmful pathogens, bacteria, and

The grout in your facility most likely goes largely unnoticed unless there are problems with it: soiling, discoloration, or loose tiles. Many facilities don’t spend a lot of time caring for their grout until these problems arise, but knowing your grout and how to properly care f

Rubber flooring has been receiving more attention recently as an effective sustainable flooring option in many facilities such as schools, gyms, institutions, and more. Rubber flooring has numerous benefits, from sustainability to performance. Rubber flooring has very good durability

According to the CDC, the 2014-2015 flu season could be severe. This is because of the H3N2 viruses that were analyzed from October 1st through November 22nd 2014, in the United States, 48% were antigenically similar to the H3N2 seasonal vaccine and 52% were antigenically different. I

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