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Vacuuming is the best preventative maintenance to keep your carpet looking at its best. If vacuuming is neglected, sand, dirt, and other dry soils can attach to carpet fibers and settle on the base of the carpet. With the presence of trapped debris, foot traffic can act like scrubbers

Have you heard of the phrase “stop the problem at its’ source”? Soil containment, such as using walk-off matting, is a key preventative measure that can significantly help reduce abrasive damage, staining, and soiling of your carpet. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) recommends that

Proper carpet cleaning and care protects your carpet investment. According to the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), carpet cleaning can be accomplished with a simple five-step routine. The practices below can help you maintain your carpet’s high quality look and feel. Soil containment.

Part of the GHS effort to create a more harmonized system of hazard communication is the hazard pictogram. Pictograms are small icons located on labels and safety data sheets that represent a distinct hazard. Which pictogram appears on the label and SDS is determined by the hazard cla

  GHS stands for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. It is a set of guidelines that provides specific criteria for two processes: hazard classification and hazard communication. GHS is not an organization; it is a system that countries arou

When you hear someone say they have the “stomach flu” , its really not caused by the Influenza Virus.  The illness, which  includes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, is often related to a highly contagious virus called the “Norovirus“.  This virus is often called

HAI stands for Healthcare Acquired Infections. This means that a patient enters a hospital for treatment and contracts an unrelated illness. HAI’s are spread through infected patients, infected surfaces, or through the hands of healthcare workers. Healthcare acquired infections are th

There have been a number of articles lately on the subject of disinfecting. Because disinfecting is not only a cleanliness issue, but a public health issue, the importance of disinfecting has taken center stage. Do it on High Touch Surfaces! Disinfecting everything in sight is not goi

Environmental Concerns associated with Triclosan based Antibacterial Products highlighted in the University of Minnesota Study. A new study released by the U of M shows triclosan, a common ingredient in antibacterial hand soaps is readily present and appears to persist in the environm

We are all worried about germs. Some germs can make people ill, some can even be deadly. The use of products that claim to kill germs are often used incorrectly. The purpose of this video to educate you how to properly disinfect surfaces to kill potentially harmful bacteria and viral