Corona virus has changed a lot of things in our lives but it has not changed the way that we disinfect & sanitize in the commercial cleaning industry. There are a lot of products out there that will kill the virus but you need to implement the proper procedure along with product. Leaving the chemical […]
Between 2020 to 2024 factors such as increasing demand for cleaning services from commercial office buildings and healthcare organizations will play a significant role in the commercial segment to maintain its market position, according to a press statement highlighting research from ReportLinker. However, low penetration rate in developing economies, slowdown in industrial sector growth, and […]
Do low-flow toilets reduce spray? “Whew,” you may be thinking. “Good thing I have a low-flow toilet.” Because surely less water equals less spray, right? Nope. Scientists have already asked that question—and answered it. Low-flow or no, the aerosol effect is still firmly in effect. Hundreds to thousands of little droplets are still spewed into […]
Hand WashingThis is the #1 thing that you can do to stay healthy. Think of all of the common surfaces that you touch on a daily basis: doorknobs, refrigerator handles, bathroom stall doors, desks, railings, etc. The influenza virus can live on hard surfaces for as long as 2-8 hours. Washing your hands with soap […]
According to some estimates, any one person can come into direct and indirect contact with floors as much as 50 times every day. If floors are contaminated, that contamination may now be on our fingers, and because we touch our faces about 16 times per day, the likelihood that these contaminants are now on our […]
There is hope that a longtime staple of commercial cleaning can also be used to collect trash on some of the world’s dirtiest beaches. College students have developed “Hoola One,” a 12-foot-tall vacuum capable of picking up the pieces of microplastic increasingly found on many shores, reports Hawaii News Now. The decision to develop Hoola […]
The spread of germs from one surface or object to another can occur frequently when performing janitorial tasks. But, effective cleaning and disinfection can reduce this cross-contamination, according to an article on the Infection Control Today. While most research on cross-contamination has been done in healthcare facilities, the same principles can be applied to most […]
From flu outbreaks to deadly bacterial infections, health scares seem to dominate the news these days. In response, you may go searching for products that claim to eradicate bacteria, viruses and other germs. However, not all of these disinfectants are effective against every type of bacteria or bug. And although we may think these products […]
The United States is currently in the middle of cold and flu season, with many facilities increasing their disinfecting frequencies.Commonly touched objects and surfaces such as doorknobs, computer keyboards and coffee pot handles should be disinfected at least daily, especially in high-traffic areas. Although viruses like influenza may be able to survive on surfaces for […]
98 of restaurant industry professionals agree that restroom cleanliness in a dining area impacts customer satisfaction.The survey, conducted during the National Restaurant Association Show by Sofidel, a global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, also found that nearly 7 in 10 respondents (69 percent) would be willing to invest in paper products that […]