Cleaning Topic: Learn About contamination

OPTIMIZING FLOOR CARE – August 2020
Robotic Equipment Expands Staff Capability

– 6/11/2020
Common Cleaning Terms Defined

EVOLVING WITH EVS – February 2020
Overlooked Touchpoints Lead To Cross-Contamination

EVOLVING WITH EVS – February 2020
Adopting Proper Disinfection Equipment

CRACKING THE CODE – October 2019
Prevent Spread Of Infection In Commercial Businesses

IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? – June 2019
Create Recycling Programs That Work

IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? – June 2019
The History Of Recycling

IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? – June 2019
Reduce Recycling Contamination

IS YOUR RECYCLING PROGRAM IN THE DUMPS? – June 2019
Financial Benefits Of Proper Recycling Programs

– 3/6/2019
The Seven Germiest Places In An Office

CONTAMINATED SOAP CONTAMINATES HANDS – August 2018
Risks Of Using Bulk Soap Dispensers

– 8/6/2018
CASE STUDY: Cleaning Prevents Cross-Contamination

– 7/9/2018
Retail Facilities Fight Cross-Contamination Challenges

– 6/29/2018
Traveling Germs: Hotspots To Watch For During Air Travel

– 6/28/2018
Survey Reviews Cleanliness Of Mops And Cloths Used In Hospitals

AVOID SOAP CONTAMINATION BY SWITCHING TO SEALED SYSTEMS – February 2018
Refillable Soap Dispensers Are A Haven For Bacteria

– February 2018
Many BSCs Don't See Value In Bulk Dispenser Cleaning

PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION – September 2017
Keeping Housekeeping Carts Clean

PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION – September 2017
Cleaning Of Carts Gets Overlooked

PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION – September 2017
Customizing Custodial Carts

SCHOOL STARTS WITH CLEAN HANDS – August 2017
Hand Washing Prevents Cold And Flu

SCHOOL STARTS WITH CLEAN HANDS – August 2017
Positioning Soap And Sanitizer

SCHOOL STARTS WITH CLEAN HANDS – August 2017
Tips To Encouraging Hand Washing

PRESERVING LAUNDRY STANDARDS – April 2017
Proper Laundering Aids In Infection Prevention
The role that laundry facilities play in proper infection prevention strategies

SIMPLIFYING RESTROOM CLEANING PROGRAMS – October 2015
Improve Restroom Cleaning Processes

SIMPLIFYING RESTROOM CLEANING PROGRAMS – October 2015
Tools That Simplify Restroom Cleaning

SIMPLIFYING RESTROOM CLEANING PROGRAMS – October 2015
Barriers To Improving Restroom Cleaning

PROTECT YOUR HOSPITAL FROM GOVERNMENT ‘FINES’ – October 2015
Products That Protect Against HAIs

– August 2015
Color-coding Prevents Cross Contamination, Breaks Language Barrier

PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT – April 2015
Proper Laundering Prolongs Microfiber Life

PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT – April 2015
Tips To Laundering Microfiber

PROTECTING THE MICROFIBER INVESTMENT – April 2015
How To Properly Dry Microfiber

THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS – November 2014
Microfiber Cloths Excel Over Cotton

THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS – November 2014
Proper Use Of Cleaning Cloths Prevent Cross-Contamination

THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS – November 2014
Do’s And Don’ts Of Laundering

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

– 7/23/2014
Study Reveals Germ Hotspot In Hospitals

UPCLOSE: HEAVY METAL – October 2013
Study Shows Launderable Shop Towels May Contribute To Metal Exposure

THE HYGIENIC BENEFITS OF PAPER TOWELS – September 2013
Mayo Experts Recommend Paper Towels

CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH – June 2013
Infection Prevention Techniques That Work

HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET – April 2013
Critical Cleaning Services Gain Steam

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

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

– 1/22/2013
Four Infection Control Tips That Help Prevent Cross-Contamination

– November 2012
Cleaning To Prevent Whooping Cough
Disinfecting and hand washing will help prevent the spread of whooping cough

– 12/6/2012
High Levels of Contamination Found In Canadian Hotels

– August 2012
Soap Dispensers: Preventing Cross-Contamination
Ensuring clean, bacteria-free dispensers requires planning, time, or a change to bag-in-box or cartridge dispensers

– August 2012
Bulk Soap Dispensers: Examining The Potential For Bacterial Contamination
Study discovers contamination even in soaps with preservatives meant to prevent it

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE – April 2012
The Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting
Also, a discussion on disinfectant wipes and kill claims

MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE – February 2012
Hand Washing: How To Encourage Restroom Users
Tips to improve hand washing; plus, when antibacterial soap should be used

– November 2011
Aerosols And Wipes Eliminate Cross-Contamination Concerns

– 5/12/2011
Study: Nursing Homes Cited for Violations

FEATURES – October 2010
Coming Clean On Hand Soap
Hand soaps can be easily contaminated — making them a "playground" for bacteria

UP CLOSE: INFECTION CONTROL – November 2009
Combatting H1N1 In Office Buildings
Proper disinfection methods and hand washing are critical to reducing influenza outbreaks

FEATURES – September 2009
Infection Control: Flushing Away Germs
Preventing Cross-Contamination in the Restroom

FEATURE – August 2009
Disinfection: Six Steps To Better Restroom Cleanliness
Preventing cross-contamination by implementing proper cleaning procedures

INFECTION CONTROL – May 2009
Cross-Contamination Hot Spots

ONLINE REPORT – April 2009
Swine Flu Resource Information

ASHKINONGREEN – February 2009
Microfiber, Though Not Certified, Is Still Green

EDITORIAL – January 2009
Be A Consultant To Customers In 2009

UP CLOSE: CROSS CONTAMINATION – November 2008
Fighting The Flu
During the flu season, distributors will need to keep cross-contamination products well-stocked

EDITORIAL – November 2008
Make A Difference During Flu Season

OPERATIONSLOG: CROSS-CONTAMINATION – October 2008
MRSA, Superbugs Change How BSCs Clean
It’s really about best practices, and not moving any bacteria from one place to another

FEATURE – July 2008
Cross-Contamination: Cleaning Targets Germ Hot Spots
Focusing on cross-contamination, proper cleaning techniques help prevent the spread of bacteria and disease

MARKET PULSE – November 2007
Keys To Reducing Cross Contamination
Using the proper products and techniques - especially in the right areas - will help keep building occupants healthy

OPERATIONSLOG: CROSS-CONTAMINATION – October 2007
Preventing Cross-Contamination In Schools Protects Children, Staff
BSCs should be prepared to be proactive and reactive to health threats on surfaces

OPERATIONSLOG: HAND TOOLS – September 2007
Training Employees To Use Color-Coded Equipment
Some employees say, ‘A mop is a mop,’ but once we educate them on cross-contamination, they quickly grasp the difference

INFECTION CONTROL – October 2006
Reducing Disease In Healthcare Facilities
How to prevent the spread of C-diff, MRSA and VRE

HEALTH & SAFETY – November 2005
Cleaning For Health And Healthy Buildings: Customer Q&A
Cleaning professionals weigh in on healthy buildings

OPERATIONS LOG: CROSS-CONTAMINATION – August 2005
Cross contamination: Are Your Janitors Preventing - Or Spreading - Disease?

PUBLIC HEALTH – June 2005
Cross-Contamination Common Sense
Are you killing germs, or spreading germs — or both?
Key strategies to eliminate the transport of pathogenic microorganisms

COVER STORY – September 2004
Cross-Contamination
Commercial facilities can be overlooked breeding grounds for disease. How BSCs can create a healthier environment

EDITORIAL – September 2004
Time For BSCs To Publicize Their Public-Health Function