Cleaning Topic: Learn About ants

– 6/1/2021
What Did The Cleaning Industry Learn From COVID?

– 3/29/2021
Americans Now More Likely To Patronize Clean Places

– 12/14/2020
Bullen Adds Two New Filling Lines

STRATEGIC USE OF CHEMICALS – November 2020
Green-Friendly Infection Control Practices

STRATEGIC USE OF CHEMICALS – November 2020
Selecting Safe COVID-19 Disinfectants

REFRESHING THE MESSAGE – November 2020
Product Research Key To Customer Service

KEEPING A FOCUS ON FLOOR CARE – November 2020
Pandemic Drives Disinfectant Demands

– 11/11/2020
Agreement Supports Thin Plate Pure Lead Battery Portfolio

DIAGNOSING DISPENSING METHODS – October 2020
Applying Chemicals Safely And Efficiently

LENDING A HAND – August 2020
Chemical Safety Guidance For Customers

FROM THE EDITOR – August 2020
First Impressions Key To Facility Reopening

– 5/20/2020
Keeping Cleaning Agents Moving In The Supply Chain

– 5/18/2020
Where And When Consumers Feel Comfortable Visiting Stores

– 5/14/2020
Success Of Businesses Could Depend On Cleaning Staff

– 5/6/2020
Disinfectant Demand Stressing Supply Chain

REINFORCING CHEMICAL PROTOCOL – April 2020
Chemical Training Vital To COVID-19 Management

ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS – April 2020
Education, Protocols And Products To Combat COVID-19

– 3/9/2020
EPA Names Products That Kill Coronavirus

CASE STUDY – November 2019
No-Touch Cleaning Keeps Schools Spotless

– 11/13/2019
Supreme Court Sounds Off On DACA

– 10/28/2019
Industrial Cleaning Market On The Rise

– 10/15/2019
Consultant Now Offering Onsite Custodial Training

– 10/3/2019
D.C. Mayor Joins Janitors In March

– 7/17/2019
Employees Skipping Work Due To Immigration Raids

THE AIR WE BREATHE – April 2019
Identify And Eliminate Indoor Air Pollutants

THE AIR WE BREATHE – April 2019
How To Clean The Air

THE AIR WE BREATHE – April 2019
Systems That Tackle Indoor Air Contaminants

– 3/5/2019
Aircraft Cleaning Chemical Market Expects Restrained Growth

QUAT BINDING QUERIES – February 2019
Hospitals Fight Quat Binding While Fighting Infections

QUAT BINDING QUERIES – February 2019
Tips To Prevent Quat Binding

QUAT BINDING QUERIES – February 2019
Alternatives To Disinfecting With Quats

– November 2018
Family Business Consultants Aid Change

– September 2018
Improving Engineered Water Technology

– April 2018
Giving Jan/San Distributor Sales Representatives An Edge

COVERING ALL ANGLES – February 2018
Electrostatic Cleaning An Asset To Infection Control

THE DEMAND FOR DISINFECTING – May 2017
High Demand For Disinfectants

NOT YOUR MOTHER’S HYDROGEN PEROXIDE – November 2016
Down And Dirty: Improved Hydrogen Peroxide Explained

– November 2016
Understanding Sanitizers, Cleaners And Disinfectants

BENEFITING FROM GREEN CLEANING – August 2016
UW-Madison Finds Success Cleaning With Ozone
How making one small change has impacted the cleaning program at University of Wisconsin–Madison

CURTAIN CALL – August 2016
Cleaning And Disinfecting Soft Surfaces

– August 2016
Using Chemicals For Furniture Cleaning In Healthcare

KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE – June 2016
Differences Between Cleaners, Disinfectants And Sanitizers

KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE – June 2016
Choosing The Right Chemical For The Job

REPLACING THE 10-MINUTE DWELL TIME – November 2015
The New Standard In Dwell Times

– November 2015
Should Cleaners Spray Disinfectants Onto Surfaces?

QUAT BINDING IS A SERIOUS THREAT IN FOODSERVICE FACILITIES – September 2015
Binding Reduces Quaternary Ammonium Chloride Effectiveness

– September 2015
How To Properly Use Quaternary Ammonium Products

– September 2015
Activated Water And On-site Chemical Generation

– September 2015
Using Hypochlorous Acid, Ozonated Water For Cleaning

WHEN CHEMICALS ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE – June 2015
What Is Quat Binding And Why It Must Be Prevented

WHEN CHEMICALS ARE NO LONGER EFFECTIVE – June 2015
Tips To Preventing Quat Absorption

SHIELDING FACILITIES FROM INFECTION – April 2015
Infection Prevention That Fights Pandemics

SHIELDING FACILITIES FROM INFECTION – April 2015
Understanding Transmission Of Germs

PEST PREVENTION TIPS – November 2014
How Integrated Pest Management Prevents Infestations

PEST PREVENTION TIPS – November 2014
Why Pest Management Matters

PEST PREVENTION TIPS – November 2014
Pest-Proofing Tips From Professionals

– November 2014
Follow The Dwell Time On The Label

– November 2014
Comparing Cost, Convenience Of Chemical Disinfectants

THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS – November 2014
Role Of Wet Wipes In Commercial Cleaning

– August 2014
Disinfecting And Hand Washing Reduce Workplace Illnesses

BATTLE SUPERBUGS WITH SHORTER DWELL TIMES – June 2014
Disinfecting Against Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria

BATTLE SUPERBUGS WITH SHORTER DWELL TIMES – June 2014
Types of Disinfectants Used in Healthcare Facilities

BATTLE SUPERBUGS WITH SHORTER DWELL TIMES – June 2014
Targeting Disease-causing Pathogens

TEACHING GERM WARFARE – June 2014
Chemicals And Equipment That Fight Infections
Surfaces custodians should focus on in an effort to reduce the spread of infection

PROTECTION FROM RESTROOM BACTERIA – April 2014
Using Proper Chemicals To Clean Restrooms

UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING – August 2013
Disinfecting For Health

UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING – August 2013
Learn The Difference Between Sanitizing and Disinfecting

UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING – August 2013
Establishing Cleaning and Disinfecting Frequencies In Contracts

UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING – August 2013
Getting Building Occupants Involved In Office Cleanliness

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS – August 2013
Understanding OSHA's GHS Requirements

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS – August 2013
The 'Right To Know' About Chemical Hazards

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS – August 2013
Updates To The GHS Language

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS – August 2013
Training Workers On GHS Requirements

WATCH OUT FOR WARNING SIGNS – August 2013
GHS Chemical Label Specifics

THE SOCIAL NETWORK – April 2013
Hire Cleaning Professionals Faster with Social Recruiting

– February 2013
Practices That Ward Off C. Diff Infections
Identifying C. diff and cleaning practices that will keep infections at bay

– February 2013
How To Prevent C. Diff
Rethinking cleaning's role in preventing C. diff and other hospital-acquired infections

– February 2013
When And Where Disinfection Is Needed
Answers to some of the most common disinfection questions

– February 2013
Minimizing Cross-Contamination While Cleaning
Tips to reduce cross-contamination when using cleaning cloths or mops

– November 2012
Understand Disinfecting and Sanitizing
There are big differences between disinfecting and sanitizing in foodservice facilities

– November 2012
Foodservice Sanitation and Infection Control
Disinfecting and sanitizing procedures in foodservice facilities are crucial for killing bacteria

– November 2012
Sensitive Occupants: Best Cleaning Practices
Cleaning around sensitive occupants increasingly important

– 7/31/2012
Disinfecting Tips That Fight Whooping Cough Outbreaks

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE – April 2012
Choosing A Safer Disinfectant
The EPA classifies disinfectants as pesticides so they can't be certified as green

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE – April 2012
Disinfecting During Cold and Flu Season
Which disinfectants work against colds and flus, especially the new H3N2 virus

– April 2012
Open Market For Disinfectant Wet Wipes
This convenient product is a fit for schools, healthcare facilities, retail and grocery stores, daycares and fitness centers

– November 2011
Aerosols And Wipes Eliminate Cross-Contamination Concerns

– November 2011
Convenient Disinfectants
Wet wipes and aerosols can be used to disinfect commonly-touched surfaces and objects

– 10/7/2011
More Distributors Join Pro-Link

– September 2011
Choosing The Right Disinfectant Against C. diff In Healthcare Facilities
A closer look at products and processes that prevent cross-contamination

MANUFACTURER FORUM – April 2011
Chemical Alternatives To Green Disinfectants

UP CLOSE: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS – October 2010
Cleaning Around Sensitive Populations
Schools, healthcare facilities and even office buildings house vulnerable occupants that can be adversely affected by harsh chemicals

COVER STORY – September 2010
Faces of the Frontline
College students, immigrants, retirees, moonlighters — an up-close look at today's janitorial workforce

GREEN NEWS – January 2010
EPA Officially Launches Green Disinfectant Program

ASHKIN ON GREEN – September 2009
Selecting Disinfectants For A Green Cleaning Program

NEWS TICKER – May 2009
H1N1 Outbreak Spotlights Importance Of Cleaning

ONLINE REPORT – April 2009
H1N1 Fact Sheet For Cleaning Professionals
What industry professionals need to know about swine flu

GREEN NEWS – May 2009
Maryland Passes Green Cleaning Legislation

UP CLOSE: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS – March 2009
Green: The Only Option?
Green cleaners have their place in a cleaning program, but end users must be aware of their limitations

GREEN NEWS – January 2009
ISSA And Ashkin Propose Disinfectant Program To EPA

GREEN NEWS – November 2008
EPA Establishes Work Group For Disinfectants

ASHKINONGREEN – November 2008
Greening Facilities: How Occupants Can Help

AROUND THE INDUSTRY – August 2008
EPA To Focus On Green Claims For Disinfectants, Sanitizers

EDITOR'S NOTE – April 2008
Hot Topic: 'Green Disinfectants'

MARKET PULSE – March 2008
Disinfectants: Finding A Green Alternative
Disinfection plays a significant role in most facilities' cleaning regimes. But because disinfectants can't be certified green, distributors are helping end users find healthy alternatives

NEWS – November 2007
Industry Buzz

CLEANING OPERATIONS: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS – September 2007
Shopping for Cleaners and Disinfectants
Tips on how to make the right choices

FEATURE – March 2007
Matching Green With The Marketplace
A green cleaning program that includes disinfectants is possible. How to work with your customers to determine and meet their needs and expectations

ASHKINONGREEN – February 2007
What Makes A Disinfectant Green?
Even though disinfectants don’t have green standards, they are still a part of green cleaning programs

– 12/15/2006
Cleaning Chemicals See Strong Demand for Years to Come

OPERATIONSLOG: DISINFECTANTS – November 2006
Tailoring Disinfectants
To use disinfectants properly, cleaning objectives must be identified and targeted by the cleaning program

CLEANING OPERATIONS: CHEMICALS – September 2006
Making the Right Choices When it Comes to Cleaners and Disinfectants
Gauging chemical use and application requires understanding the unique cleaning needs of your facility

GREENGUIDE – September 2006
Selecting A Greener Disinfectant
Each year, six out of every 100 janitors experience lost-time chemical-related injuries

FEATURE: CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS – January 2006
Disinfectant Cleaners Give A Good Fight
Cleaners and disinfectants are on the front line when it comes to battling germs. Their efficacy suffers, however, if they’re not used correctly

OPERATIONS LOG – May 2004
Language Lesson: The Vocabulary Of Clean
Chemicals

EDITOR'S MESSAGE – January 2004
Coming To America...Legally
Millions of illegal immigrants already work here. Is it time to allow them to stay?

EVERY ISSUE – January 2004
Compliance File