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SPOTLIGHTING SURFACTANTS February 2024
How Details Make a Difference When Choosing Surfactants


SPOTLIGHTING SURFACTANTS February 2024
Why Bio-Based Chemicals are Gaining a Following
















QUICK FIXES September 2023
An Education in Increasing Productivity
































































PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022
Tips and Tricks for Keeping Environments Safe and Clean










A POSITIVE PUSH FOR IAQ September 2022
Cleaning Chemicals That Help Indoor Air Quality




































BACK TO BASICS February 2022
Training Tips For Handling Chemicals





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


REFRESHING THE MESSAGE November 2020
Product Research Key To Customer Service


DIAGNOSING DISPENSING METHODS October 2020
Applying Chemicals Safely And Efficiently




LENDING A HAND August 2020
Chemical Safety Guidance For Customers



INTRODUCING THE WINNERS June 2020
Distributors Name Top Jan/San Products




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





A LESS TOXIC APPROACH TO INFECTION CONTROL November 2019
Cleaning’s Role In Public Health


PULLING THE PLUG October 2019
The Benefit Of Cordless Backpacks




THE RISE OF ROBOTS August 2019
Cleaning Robots Drive Business Innovation



TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019
Train Staff On Proper Cleaning And Disinfecting


TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019
Disinfecting Processes That Reduce HAIs


FROM THE EDITOR March 2019
Amazon Strikes Jan/San Distributors Again


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



FROM THE EDITOR October 2018
Amazon Launches Jan/San Private-Label Line


ENCAPSULATION SAVES TIME, MONEY AND THE ENVIRONMENT August 2018
Take Your Carpet Care Further


FACILITY FOCUS: CHEMICAL SWITCH USHERS IN GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM August 2018
Changing Chemicals Propels Green Cleaning Program


FACILITY FOCUS: CHEMICAL SWITCH USHERS IN GREEN CLEANING PROGRAM August 2018
Benefits Of Streamlining Cleaning Chemicals



SIT OR STAND, JUST DON'T WALK June 2018
Selecting The Right Floor Scrubber


CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018
Disinfect Hard-To-Reach Surfaces


CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018
Reduce Labor Costs With Electrostatic Cleaners



SELLING ROBOTS November 2017
Robot Floor Cleaners Enter The Jan/San Market


EXPLAINING ON-SITE GENERATION November 2017
What Is On-site Generation Of Cleaning Products?


EXPLAINING ON-SITE GENERATION November 2017
Understanding Aqueous Ozone Cleaning Technology


EXPLAINING ON-SITE GENERATION November 2017
Disinfecting With On-Site Generation Technologies






FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK June 2017
Schools Still Tough Market For Contract Cleaners
The education market has been BSCs’ largest target for growth, but there has been minimal market gain

PUTTING DISINFECTION IN THE HOT SEAT May 2017
Ensuring The Efficacy Of Disinfectants


PUTTING DISINFECTION IN THE HOT SEAT May 2017
Selecting And Using Disinfectants


PUTTING DISINFECTION IN THE HOT SEAT May 2017
Creating An Infection Control Risk Assessment


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







CASE STUDY: AWARD-WINNING CLEANING SERVICE TRUSTS BACKPACK VACUUMS August 2016
Cleaning Service Employees Prefer Backpack Vacuum Cleaners


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

EFFECTIVE INFECTION PREVENTION August 2016
Technology That Prevents Hospital Acquired Infections


CURTAIN CALL August 2016
Cleaning And Disinfecting Soft Surfaces



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


KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE June 2016
Training On Proper Chemical Use


HIRING ROBOTS TO CLEAN February 2016
Robotic Cleaners Give BSCs A Leg Up



WAGE LEGISLATION AND ITS IMPACT ON CONTRACT CLEANING November 2015
What Overtime, Minimum Wage Changes Mean For Contract Cleaners


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





LOW-MOISTURE CLEANING REDUCES THE NEED FOR HOT-WATER EXTRACTION August 2015
Contract Cleaners Find Low-Moisture Methods Effective For Interim Carpet Care, Maintenance


DOWN AND DIRTY: CLEANING DIRTY GROUT AND AVOIDING FUTURE PROBLEMS June 2015
Use Hydrogen Peroxide As A Cleaner For Dirty Grout


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
Training Staff On Proper Infection Prevention


SHIELDING FACILITIES FROM INFECTION April 2015
Understanding Transmission Of Germs


SHIELDING FACILITIES FROM INFECTION April 2015
Protecting Staff From Germ Exposure


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




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


CLEANING UP THE CONFUSION February 2014
Understanding The Differences Between Cleaning Chemicals


CLEANING UP THE CONFUSION February 2014
When Is It Important To Sanitize


CLEANING UP THE CONFUSION February 2014
Disinfecting Fights Bacteria And Infections


CLEANING UP THE CONFUSION February 2014
Training On Proper Use Of Chemicals


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


FOUR BENEFITS OF PREPORTIONED CHEMICAL USE August 2013
Four Benefits Of Preportioned Chemical Use
Mt. San Antonio College outlines why chemical packets have helped streamline departmental processes

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



IN THE FIELD: SUSTAINABLE VACUUMS June 2013
Shopping For Sustainable Vacuum Cleaners


SHOPPING FOR A SUSTAINABLE VACUUM June 2013
Sustainability Includes Availability of Replacement Vacuum Parts



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


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE June 2012
Using Enzyme Cleaners On Floors
Enzyme-based floor chemicals are becoming more popular with building service contractors

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE March 2012
Using Enzymes For Odor Control
In this article, industry manufacturers answer common questions asked by building service contractors


FEATURES November 2010
Cleaners & Disinfectants: There's A Wipe For That
Convenience and chemistry drives interest in cleaning wipes

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

UP CLOSE: AEROSOLS AND WIPES September 2010
Aerosols And Wipes: Simple Solutions
Today's aerosols and premoistened wipes are still easy to use, but now they're also considered green


MULTI-PURPOSE CHEMICALS February 2010
Multi-purpose Chemicals: The Power Of One


FEATURES November 2009
Designing A Greener Disinfectant
As the EPA launches pilots to green disinfectants and sanitizers, organizations can begin greening disinfectant use today

COVER STORY October 2009
Green Update


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

FEATURE September 2008
Cleaners and Disinfectants: Minimizing Your Chemical Inventory
Assessing chemicals is a big job, but it needs to be done regularly

MARKET PULSE December 2007
Floor-care Chemicals For The Busiest Of Areas
Floors in high-traffic facilities receive constant wear and tear. Choosing the right products — including green chemicals — will go a long way in maintaining a clean appearance

NEWS November 2007
Industry Buzz


OPERATIONSLOG: CHEMICALS November 2007
All-Purpose Cleaners Save Time, Money And Space
BSCs don’t need as much warehouse space as they used to, thanks to the availability and effectiveness of all-purpose products

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

NEWSWORTHY August 2007
Grassroots Launches ChildSafe List


OPERATIONSLOG: OXYGEN CLEANERS April 2007
Hydrogen Peroxide-based Products Are Winning Over BSCs
The multi-purpose nature of an oxygen cleaner allows it to take the place of several more specialized chemicals

CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE January 2007
CLEANERS
The Benefits Of Oxygen Cleaners



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

FEATURE March 2006
Oxygen, Citrus And Soy: Naturally Clean
Manufacturers discuss the benefits, drawbacks and transformation of Citrus, Oxygen and Soy-based cleaning products

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