Cleaning Topic: Learn About cleaners

IN THE FIELD: CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS May 2025
Dissecting the Role Disinfectants Play in a Green Program

IN THE FIELD: CLEANERS AND DISINFECTANTS May 2025
Navigating the Green Cleaning Landscape

4/3/2025
Sanitary Maintenance Names Early Award Frontrunners

GETTING TO KNOW NEUTRAL CLEANERS February 2025
Understanding Neutral Cleaners and How They Work

GETTING TO KNOW NEUTRAL CLEANERS February 2025
Tips and Tricks for Making the Most of Neutral Cleaning Formulas

IN THE FIELD: INFECTION CONTROL November 2024
Infection Prevention Demands Seem Lackluster

12/20/2024
EPA Bans Cancer-Causing Chemicals Found in Cleaners

11/14/2024
AI a Key Factor in Growing Vacuum Cleaner Market

11/4/2024
Stepan Company Names New CEO

10/28/2024
PURE Bioscience, Madison Chemical Announce Distribution Agreement

8/12/2024
Spartan Chemical Named Top Nassco Manufacturer

8/9/2024
Ban Proposed for Cancer-Causing Workplace Chemical

8/8/2024
Diamond Chemical Names New England Regional Manager

7/11/2024
Key Trends Impacting Surface Disinfectants

LEADING THE PACK April 2024
Sustainability Perks of Pre-Portioned Chemicals

LEADING THE PACK April 2024
Bottom-Line Benefits of Pre-portioned Chemicals

3/28/2024
Clorox Announces Divestment in Multiple South American Countries

3/26/2024
Why Microbial-Based Cleaning Products Are On the Rise

3/21/2024
TruArc Partners Acquires Meyer Laboratory

3/8/2024
Projecting the Next Decade of Surface Cleaning Products

3/1/2024
CloroxPro Releases Office Wellness Toolkit for Infection Prevention

2/23/2024
Key Drivers Behind a Booming Cleaning Chemicals Market

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

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

2/2/2024
The Latest Trends Surrounding Biosurfactants

1/19/2024
Hospital Study Reveals Microbe Resilience Despite Routine Surface Disinfection

1/15/2024
A 5-Year Forecast for Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

12/18/2023
PathoSans Recognizes Alliance Française de Chicago with In Good Company Award

11/22/2023
Surface Disinfection Market Slated for Significant Growth

11/20/2023
Diversey, Virox Technologies Enter Strategic Partnership

11/9/2023
Forecasting Flu, RSV and COVID-19 Severity This Winter

11/7/2023
Window Cleaners Dressed as Superheroes Cheer Up Patients at Children’s Hospital

11/1/2023
What’s Next for the Cleanroom Facility Market?

10/26/2023
EnvirOx Invited to 2023 EPA Summit

10/19/2023
EPA Safer Choice Partners of the Year Announced

10/11/2023
Custodial Union Marches in D.C. for Improved Wages

QUICK FIXES September 2023
An Education in Increasing Productivity

QUICK FIXES September 2023
How to Improve Efficiency While Meeting Cleaning Standards 

9/19/2023
Spartan Promotes New Regional Manager

8/24/2023
What to Know About Citric Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions

8/23/2023
Spartan Recognized for Sales Efforts

8/21/2023
What’s Next for Robotic Vacuum Cleaning?

8/18/2023
3M Expands Board of Directors

8/8/2023
Key Drivers of a Booming Medical Device Cleaning Market

8/4/2023
NADCA Announces Scholarships for Fall Technical Conference

7/19/2023
Advantage Cleaning LLC Joins NSA

7/13/2023
PathoSans Adds Two Regional Account Managers 

7/11/2023
NACD Comments on Methylene Chloride Ban

7/6/2023
5 Facts About Surface Disinfectants

6/12/2023
EPA-Approved Disinfectants Pivotal to C. auris Prevention

6/9/2023
Evonik Honored for Sustainable Chemistry

5/31/2023
Key Sectors Impacted by Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market

5/23/2023
SC Johnson Featuring at National Restaurant Association Show

5/18/2023
ACI’s Sustainability Program on Display at CESIO 2023 

5/18/2023
Why Industrial Cleaning Chemicals are on the Rise

5/9/2023
What Drivers and Challenges Await the Robotic Vacuum Cleaners Market?

4/25/2023
9 Low-Waste Cleaning Practices for Professionals

4/21/2023
NADCA Recognizes 2022 Safety Award Winners

4/21/2023
11 Cleaning Technologies Every FM and BSC Should Consider

4/17/2023
How Dirty Floor Drains Can Shut Down Foodservice Facilities

4/14/2023
NADCA Welcomes New President and Chairwoman to Board of Directors

4/14/2023
Award: 2023 Distributor Choice Award Winners Revealed

4/12/2023
Lysol, LCI Collaborate to Create Employment Opportunities for Visually Impaired

3/9/2023
CloroxPro Expands Online Learning Platform Offerings

2/28/2023
Quick N Brite Announce New Ownership

2/23/2023
Canberra Announce Intellectual Property Investments

2/23/2023
Key Factors Impacting the Global Disinfectants Market

2/22/2023
Spartan Chemical Announces New Regional Manager

2/16/2023
Pilot Chemical Company Opens Microbiology Lab To Help Accelerate Innovation

2/16/2023
Spartan Regional Manager Named Lindenmeyr Munroe 2022 Vendor Representative of the Year

2/15/2023
Colgate-Palmolive Announces Recall on Popular Chemical

2/14/2023
Canberra Names Chief Operating Officer

2/8/2023
Ecolab Joins Responsible Flushing Alliance

MAKE THE MOST OF IT February 2023
When to Keep, Use or Toss Stockpiled Chemical Inventory

1/19/2023
4 Tips for Optimal Cleaning in Fitness Facilities

1/18/2023
NACD Welcomes 118th Congress and Newly Elected Members

1/16/2023
Factors Behind a Skyrocketing Disinfection Services Market

1/11/2023
How to Best Use Disinfecting Wipes in a Professional Cleaning Operation

1/10/2023
Athea Laboratories Appoints President

1/9/2023
What’s Next for the Surface Disinfectant Market?

1/6/2023
Cleaning for Health Tips in Childcare Facilities

1/3/2023
Ecolab Adds to Board of Directors

12/14/2022
ProNatural Brands Launches New Website

MEASURING UP November 2022
How Distributors Can Best Recommend Dilution Control Systems

MEASURING UP November 2022
Proper Dilution Control Provides Safety and Savings

12/9/2022
Diamond Chemical Adds VP of Sales and Marketing

11/30/2022
Supply Solutions Opens New Warehouse and Office in Houston

11/29/2022
Spartan Announces Additional Regional Manager Promotion

11/23/2022
NACD Announces 2023 Board of Directors

11/23/2022
5 Reasons to Adopt Green Cleaning Practices for Safer Schools

11/22/2022
Spartan Chemical Announces Promotion of New Regional Manager

11/16/2022
NACD Announces 2022 Award Recipients

11/16/2022
EvaClean Donates Disinfectant to Convoy Disaster Relief Efforts

11/15/2022
Recall Announced for Several Pine-Sol Surface Cleaner Products

11/14/2022
Pilot Chemical Names North America Sales Manager

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

11/1/2022
Canberra Adds New Inside Sales and Customer Support Specialist

10/31/2022
World Food Championships Chooses Cleaning Partner

10/28/2022
9 Reasons to Utilize Ready-To-Use Cleaning Solutions

10/25/2022
What’s Next for the Global Surface Disinfectants Market?

9/30/2022
Source Supply Inc. Acquires E.J. Sprague Co.

9/28/2022
Spartan's E.T. Swigart Scholarship Recipient Selected

9/23/2022
Nassco Names 2021 Vendor Representative of the Year

9/22/2022
Cardiff-Based Company Consults with US Green Seal to Implement Industry-Wide Standards 

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

9/21/2022
Green Seal Announces Sustainable Packaging Advisory Group 

9/20/2022
A Safety Refresher on Using Cleaning Solutions

9/16/2022
Tips for Removing Limescale Deposits in Toilets

9/15/2022
How CloroxPro is Celebrating Environmental Services Week

9/8/2022
Seatex Acquires ChemQuest Chemical Company

9/6/2022
EvaClean, ADYTON MedTech Form Disinfection Solutions Partnership

9/6/2022
Lysol Launches Healthy Schools Video Series Campaign

8/31/2022
EPA Calls for Nominations for 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

8/30/2022
What’s Next for the Infection Control Supplies Market?

8/25/2022
NACD Voices Concern on EPA’s Proposed Changes to Risk Management Plan Program

8/22/2022
NACD Honors Coast Southwest with 2022 Responsible Distribution Excellence Award

8/10/2022
Spartan Chemical Honors Vendor Representative of the Year

7/25/2022
Greybull Stewardship Acquires GreenEarth Cleaning

7/15/2022
Spartan Announces Additional Regional Manager

7/12/2022
Spartan Appoints New Regional Manager

6/22/2022
Report: Toilet Care Market Slated for Significant Growth

6/17/2022
ACME Makes Significant Donation to Maryland Food Bank

6/17/2022
ACI Launches New Ingredient Communication Tool

6/16/2022
Supply Chain Crisis: What Cleaning Professionals Need to Know

6/10/2022
Key Features, Capabilities of Robotic Vacuum Cleaners

6/8/2022
ACI Urges White House to Incentivize Innovations in Sustainable Chemistry

5/31/2022
Canberra Corp. Adds Customer Service Support Specialist

5/27/2022
What are the Germiest Hotspots in Planes and Hotels?

5/26/2022
Highlands Partners With Rust-Oleum

5/23/2022
Demand Rising for Robotic Vacuum Cleaners in Facilities

5/23/2022
Spartan Chemical Names Fresno Regional Manager

5/20/2022
EPA Modernizes DfE Logo for Disinfectant, Antimicrobial Products

5/19/2022
A Quick Refresher On Disinfectant Usage

5/17/2022
Report: U.S. Wipes Market Set For Steady 5-Year Rise

5/16/2022
Pilot Chemical Announces 2 Sustainability-Centric Hires

5/9/2022
Spartan Chemical Announces Regional Manager Promotion

3/11/2022
PURTEQ Names VP Of Sales

BACK TO BASICS February 2022
How To Properly Use Cleaners, Disinfectants And Sanitizers

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

10/23/2020
Robotic Janitors Coming To Sam's Club

LENDING A HAND August 2020
Chemical Safety Guidance For Customers

7/6/2020
College Student Offering Creative Trash Can Cleaning Service

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

6/17/2020
Mark Warner Joins Bullen Companies

IN THE FIELD April 2020
Prioritizing Employee Morale During COVID-19 Pandemic

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

4/27/2020
Industry Giants Form Cleaning Coalition Of America

2/13/2020
2,100 St. Louis Janitors Get New Contract

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

10/16/2019
Cuban Immigrant Now Owns Large Janitorial Company

10/9/2019
Janitorial Job Market Still Growing

THE RISE OF ROBOTS August 2019
Cleaning Robots Drive Business Innovation

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

October 2018
Technology Continues To Evolve

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

June 2017
Contract Cleaners Still Optimistic — Member Content

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

5/3/2017
Focusing On VOC Claims

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

November 2016
Understanding Sanitizers, Cleaners And Disinfectants

September 2016
Ergonomic Carts Prove Popular With Contract Cleaners

September 2016
Seminar Schedule Features Topics For Contract Cleaners

LEARN YOUR CUSTOMERS’ EXPECTATIONS August 2016
Survey: What Facility Executives Want From Contract Cleaners — Member Content

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
Differences Between Cleaners, Disinfectants And Sanitizers

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

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

November 2015
Should Cleaners Spray Disinfectants Onto Surfaces?

September 2015
Activated Water And On-site Chemical Generation

September 2015
Using Hypochlorous Acid, Ozonated Water For Cleaning

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

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

LANDING SCHOOL ACCOUNTS April 2015
How Contract Cleaners Can Stand Out In The Education Market

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

October 2014
Enzymatic Cleaners Work Well In Foodservice, Locker Rooms

LABOR AND THE LAW June 2014
How The Americans With Disabilities Act Affects Contract Cleaners

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

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

8/27/2013
Breakdown Of EPA Industrial Wipes Standard

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

6/21/2013
Demand for Disinfectant & Antimicrobial Chemicals to Reach $1.6 Billion in 2017

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

8/9/2012
Demand for Cleaning Chemicals to Reach $11 Billion in 2016

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

MANUFACTURER FORUM April 2011
Defining Biobased Products and Their Ingredients

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

GREEN CLEANING June 2010
Oxygen, Plants and Water: A New Class Of Ingredients

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

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

GREEN GUIDE May 2005
Bio- Based Cleaners: Win-Win For BSCs?