Cleaning Topic: Learn About disinfect

TRULY CLEAN FOR HEALTH November 2025

Consistent Cleaning Protocols

TRULY CLEAN FOR HEALTH November 2025

Techniques BSCs Use to Carry Out Infection Prevention Practices

12/12/2025

Green Investments Continue to Grow

12/10/2025

Top Cleaning Tasks to Ensure Healthy Holidays

12/8/2025

Innovative Leaders Award 2025 Winners

12/3/2025

How Technology Transforms Cleaning Systems

12/1/2025

Emerging Flu Strain Challenges Facilities

CUSTOMIZING CLEANING September 2025

How to Rightsize a Cleaning Program

10/1/2025

How Often Should Offices Be Cleaned?

VERSATILE EQUIPMENT ELEVATES IAQ August 2025

Employing the Right Equipment to Improve Indoor Air

VERSATILE EQUIPMENT ELEVATES IAQ August 2025

Multi-use Tools Boost Cleanliness in Hard-to-Reach Corners

SPOTLIGHTING TOP PRODUCTS June 2025

Recognizing the 2025 Distributor Choice Award Winners

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

3/17/2025

Research Shows HVAC Cleaning Could Be Key to Building Decarbonization

3/7/2025

Push to Consider Science in Disinfection Evaluation

3/3/2025

Reviewing Healthcare Cleaning Trends

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

1/20/2025

Strategies for Demonstrating Infection Prevention Competency

IN THE FIELD: INFECTION CONTROL November 2024

Infection Prevention Demands Seem Lackluster

12/6/2024

Hospital Study Reveals Need for Improved Automated Dispenser Monitoring

11/5/2024

EvaClean, Microsplitting Announce Disinfection Partnership

11/4/2024

Study Shows Facility Impact of Effective Hygiene Measures

11/4/2024

Stepan Company Names New CEO

COST OF CLEAN October 2024

Cleaning Budgets Plagued by Pricing Increases

10/28/2024

PURE Bioscience, Madison Chemical Announce Distribution Agreement

10/17/2024

EPA Reaches Settlement Over Unregistered Disinfectants

9/24/2024

How Visual Cues Boost Hospital Cleanliness by 70 Percent

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

7/29/2024

TOMI Environmental Solutions Secures $1.2 Million Contract with Enviro-Mist Inc.

7/25/2024

Study Details Improved Method to C. diff Testing

7/11/2024

Key Trends Impacting Surface Disinfectants

7/11/2024

Sodexo Announces Partnership with UVD Robots

6/17/2024

The Rising Role of Disinfection Robots in Commercial Cleaning

DISTRIBUTORS NAME TOP PRODUCTS June 2024

Celebrating the 2024 Distributor Choice Award Winners

5/21/2024

Keeping Historical Buildings Clean Requires Special Attention

SHEDDING LIGHT ON DISINFECTING TECHNOLOGY April 2024

Using UVC to Supplement Infection Prevention in Healthcare

LEADING THE PACK April 2024

Sustainability Perks of Pre-Portioned Chemicals

LEADING THE PACK April 2024

Bottom-Line Benefits of Pre-portioned Chemicals

4/22/2024

4 Ways Facilities Can Support the Planet on Earth Day

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

3/15/2024

Stronger Standards Finalized for Protection from Chemical Accidents

3/13/2024

Report Highlights Recommendations for Improved Infection Control in Nursing Homes

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

SETTING THE STANDARD February 2024

Protocols Pivotal to Successful Infection Control

RENEWING THE FOCUS February 2024

How Distributors Can Assist with Infection Control Programs

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

FACES OF THE FRONTLINE January 2024

Faces of the Frontline Honors Corina Garcia, Accurate Building Maintenance

1/24/2024

Predicting the Next Decade of Infection Prevention

1/22/2024

Potential Measles Exposure Announced from Virginia Airport

1/19/2024

Hospital Study Reveals Microbe Resilience Despite Routine Surface Disinfection

1/10/2024

New COVID-19 Subvariant Named Fastest-Growing

1/8/2024

Readers Share Memorable Holiday Moments, New Year's Resolutions

1/8/2024

How Disinfection Robots Will Continue to Evolve

1/4/2024

Diamond Chemical Names New Regional Vice President

12/18/2023

PathoSans Recognizes Alliance Française de Chicago with In Good Company Award

12/8/2023

Nominations Open for Annual Hygiene Specialist Competition

NEXT-LEVEL RESTROOM CARE November 2023

Combat Less Obvious Restroom Odors

NEXT-LEVEL RESTROOM CARE November 2023

Restroom Floors That Draw Odors

CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023

Recommendations for Combatting Restroom Odors

12/5/2023

PathoSans Partners with Westgate Las Vegas Resort

11/22/2023

Surface Disinfection Market Slated for Significant Growth

11/21/2023

How to Protect School Plumbing Systems During the Holidays

11/20/2023

Diversey, Virox Technologies Enter Strategic Partnership

11/9/2023

Forecasting Flu, RSV and COVID-19 Severity This Winter

11/1/2023

What’s Next for the Cleanroom Facility Market?

10/31/2023

School District First to Achieve UL-Verified Ventilation Marks

10/26/2023

EnvirOx Invited to 2023 EPA Summit

REFOCUSING ON THE RESTROOM October 2023

Common Restroom Cleaning Oversights

REFOCUSING ON THE RESTROOM October 2023

Detecting and Diffusing Restroom Hotspots in Facilities

DELIVERING DEFENSE October 2023

Practice Helps Progress Against HAIs

DELIVERING DEFENSE October 2023

How EVS Can Battle Back Against Infections

10/9/2023

Spartan Named a 2023 'Safer Choice Partner of the Year'

9/28/2023

Diamond Chemical Company Adds VP of Sales and Marketing

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

9/1/2023

Diamond Chemical Adds Technical Service Manager

8/25/2023

How to Promote Surface Decontamination in Healthcare

8/24/2023

What to Know About Citric Acid-Based Cleaning Solutions

UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF HAIS August 2023

Best Practices, Equipment for Minimizing HAI Damages

8/23/2023

Spartan Recognized for Sales Efforts

UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF HAIS August 2023

How Cleaning Crews Can Mitigate HAIs

8/18/2023

3M Expands Board of Directors

8/10/2023

The Pitfalls of Improper Wheelchair Cleaning

8/8/2023

Key Drivers of a Booming Medical Device Cleaning Market

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

7/5/2023

CleanLink's Top Stories So Far in 2023

STOP RESTROOM POLLUTION April 2023

5 Adjustments Cleaning Pros Make To Improve Restrooms

7/3/2023

The Best of CleanLink: June 2023

6/19/2023

Theme Announced for 2024 ACI Convention

6/12/2023

EPA-Approved Disinfectants Pivotal to C. auris Prevention

6/9/2023

Evonik Honored for Sustainable Chemistry

FACES OF THE FRONTLINE June 2023

Faces of the Frontline Honors Toni Taylor, Jackson College

6/5/2023

How Sustainability Trends Impact the Contract Cleaning Market

6/2/2023

4 Terms to Know When Selecting Disinfectants

5/31/2023

Key Sectors Impacted by Industrial Cleaning Chemicals Market

5/26/2023

Force of Nature Reaches Carbon Neutrality Status

5/26/2023

Essential Hygiene Tips for Hotel Cleaning Crews

5/23/2023

SC Johnson Featuring at National Restaurant Association Show

5/22/2023

ACI Releases Statement on Quats Safety

5/18/2023

ACI’s Sustainability Program on Display at CESIO 2023

5/18/2023

Why Industrial Cleaning Chemicals are on the Rise

5/17/2023

Disney Resort Vacation Package Includes Custodial Training Day for Children

5/16/2023

What Cleaning Professionals Should Know About Booming HAI Treatment Market

5/12/2023

Top Hygiene Specialist Named in National Contest

4/25/2023

Utilizing Tech in Day-to-Day Cleaning Operations

4/21/2023

11 Cleaning Technologies Every FM and BSC Should Consider

4/19/2023

VLS Environmental Solutions Names Chief Financial Officer

4/18/2023

Spartan Chemical’s Kaufold Awarded ISSA 2023 Advocate of the Year

4/17/2023

How Dirty Floor Drains Can Shut Down Foodservice Facilities

4/14/2023

Award: 2023 Distributor Choice Award Winners Revealed

4/13/2023

Simple Measures to Help Prevent the Spread of Flu

4/12/2023

Lysol, LCI Collaborate to Create Employment Opportunities for Visually Impaired

4/12/2023

What Cleaning Managers Should Know About the Professional Hygiene Products Market

4/11/2023

APIC Applauds Report Identifying Infection Control Improvements in Nursing Homes

4/11/2023

Why, When and How Cleaning Operations Should Consider Implementing New Technologies

4/10/2023

How to Tackle the Spread of Norovirus

4/3/2023

UMF Adds Regional Sales Manager

3/31/2023

The Do’s and Don’ts of Cleaning a Medical Office

3/27/2023

Candida auris Oubtreaks: What You Need to Know

3/27/2023

How to Clean Floors in a Veterinary Clinic

3/24/2023

Contract Cleaning Services Market Going Green Over Next Decade

MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023

Training Tips for Electrostatic Spraying

MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023

Why Electrostatic Technology is Making a Splash

3/17/2023

Product Award Frontrunners Named as Voting Continues

3/16/2023

Howard Building Maintenance Joins NSA

3/16/2023

What’s Next for the Antimicrobial Coatings Market?

3/10/2023

CleanLink Summit Preview: Infection Control for the Next Normal

3/9/2023

CloroxPro Expands Online Learning Platform Offerings

3/9/2023

The Tripledemic and its Impact on Healthcare Facilities

3/6/2023

Cleaning a Key Catalyst Behind Booming HAI Prevention Market

3/6/2023

San Diego County Custodians Reinstated After Investigation Determines Unjust Firings, Safety Violations

3/3/2023

Citywide Building Maintenance Joins NSA

3/3/2023

Award Frontrunners Named as Voting for the 2023 Distributor Choice Awards Continues

3/2/2023

Hospeco Acquires Canadian Manufacturer

3/1/2023

CleanLink's Top Stories from February 2023

2/28/2023

Quick N Brite Announce New Ownership

2/28/2023

A Glimpse into the Future of Window Cleaning

2/24/2023

UMF Names Vice President of Sales

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

2/17/2023

VeriClean Services Joins NSA

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

White Paper Released on Citrus-Based Cleaning Solutions

2/15/2023

Colgate-Palmolive Announces Recall on Popular Chemical

2/14/2023

Canberra Names Chief Operating Officer

2/10/2023

Scientists Create Anti-COVID Spray with 24-Hour Effectiveness

2/9/2023

What’s Next for the Medical Disinfectant Wipes Market?

2/9/2023

Study Showcases Latest Office Occupancy Trends

2/8/2023

Ecolab Joins Responsible Flushing Alliance

2/8/2023

5 Ways to Slow the Surging Spread of Norovirus

MAKE THE MOST OF IT February 2023

When to Keep, Use or Toss Stockpiled Chemical Inventory

2/6/2023

Xenex Files Submission with FDA for UV Disinfection Technology

2/3/2023

4M Acquires Columbus-Based BSC

2/3/2023

Disinfection Demand in Medical Facilities Fuels Commercial Cleaning Growth

2/2/2023

Goodway Technologies Names Global Director of Sanitation Sales

1/31/2023

How a Return-to-Office Brings Elevated Cleaning Expectations

1/26/2023

Empower Brands Names New Chief Development Officer

1/25/2023

IICRC Crime Cleanup Standards Available for Public Review

1/25/2023

Triple S Adds New Member-Dealer in Northern California

1/25/2023

Supply Chain Glossary Now Available for Cleaning Professionals

1/23/2023

Disinfection Technology Study Against HAIs Shows Promising Results

1/20/2023

ACI Submits Comments on TSCA Fees

1/19/2023

4 Tips for Optimal Cleaning in Fitness Facilities

1/18/2023

NACD Welcomes 118th Congress and Newly Elected Members

1/18/2023

BSC Helps Georgia School System Improve Energy Performance

1/18/2023

How Product and Process Innovations Will Tackle Restroom Hotspots in 2023

BE AN ELITE BSC January 2023

Tips BSCs Can Use to Create Effective Incentives

1/17/2023

ACI CEO Named Association Executive of the Year

1/17/2023

How One Hospital is Utilizing UV-C Disinfecting Robots

FROM THE EDITOR: GROWING THROUGH EDUCATION January 2023

Previewing CleanLink’s Networking Events for 2023

1/16/2023

Last Chance for Sustainable Hygiene Heroes Contest Nominations

1/16/2023

Factors Behind a Skyrocketing Disinfection Services Market

1/13/2023

Tradex, AMBITEX Announce Major Cleaning Acquisition

1/13/2023

Infection Expert Forecasts Severe Norovirus Season

1/12/2023

Tolco Corp. Announces Director of Sales

1/12/2023

Horizon Services Company Joins NSA

1/12/2023

What to Expect from the Supply Chain in 2023

1/11/2023

How to Best Use Disinfecting Wipes in a Professional Cleaning Operation

1/10/2023

Athea Laboratories Appoints President

THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016

When To Use Reusable Or Disposable Microfiber

1/9/2023

What’s Next for the Surface Disinfectant Market?

1/9/2023

Commercial Cleaning Professional Shares 5 Tips on National Clean Your Desk Day

THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016

Choosing Between Cotton And Microfiber

1/6/2023

Cleaning for Health Tips in Childcare Facilities

THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016

Differences Between Microfiber And Cotton
Making sure staff knows when each cleaning tool should be used

1/4/2023

5 Facility Preparation Tips for the Winter Season

1/3/2023

Ecolab Adds to Board of Directors

12/16/2022

DOL Awards $614K for West Virginia Storm Cleanup

12/15/2022

Solutex Earns 5th EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

12/15/2022

Monkeypox: What Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities Need to Know

12/14/2022

ProNatural Brands Launches New Website

12/14/2022

JAN-PRO Expands into Puerto Rico

ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORKPLACE November 2022

BSC Tips For Efficient Cleaning After Facility Changes

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

12/6/2022

5 Solutions to the Biggest Janitorial Staffing Challenges

12/5/2022

IICRC Releases Field Guide for Professional Cleaners

12/2/2022

Ecore International Names President for Material Business Unit

12/1/2022

Office Pride Launches Daytona-Based Location

12/1/2022

CleanLink's Top 10 News Stories from November

FORMING A FLEET November 2022

Consulting Custodial Staff on Cleaning Equipment Purchases

11/30/2022

Supply Solutions Opens New Warehouse and Office in Houston

11/29/2022

Spartan Announces Additional Regional Manager Promotion

11/28/2022

SC Johnson Donates Over 26,000 Repellents to At-Risk Families in Brazil

11/28/2022

Food Safety Sanitation Provider Reported for Child Labor Violations

11/23/2022

NACD Announces 2023 Board of Directors

11/23/2022

5 Reasons to Adopt Green Cleaning Practices for Safer Schools

11/23/2022

The Importance of Thanksgiving for the Cleaning Industry

11/22/2022

Spartan Chemical Announces Promotion of New Regional Manager

11/22/2022

Nominate Your Top Hygiene Specialist in Annual National Competition

11/18/2022

Thanksgiving Preparation Tips for Foodservice Facilities

11/17/2022

JAN-PRO Provides Veteran Franchise Commercial Cleaning Program

11/16/2022

NACD Announces 2022 Award Recipients

11/16/2022

EvaClean Donates Disinfectant to Convoy Disaster Relief Efforts

11/14/2022

Pilot Chemical Names North America Sales Manager

11/14/2022

Key Factors Driving the Healthcare Facilities Management Market

PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022

Best Tools, Processes to Combat Cross-Contamination

11/10/2022

360clean Continues Expansion with Hygienic-Focused Protocols

PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022

Tips and Tricks for Keeping Environments Safe and Clean

11/10/2022

Forecasting the Business Impact of COVID-19, Flu Season this Winter

11/9/2022

5 Ways Safe, Clean Schools Can Engage Students

11/8/2022

Report Highlights Disconnect Between Professional Cleaners and Consumers of Public Spaces

11/7/2022

Nanotouch Honored with Multiple Global Health and Pharma Awards

BEST PRACTICES FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING September 2022

Chemical Breakdown: Differences Between Cleaning and Disinfecting

11/1/2022

Canberra Adds New Inside Sales and Customer Support Specialist

11/1/2022

The Best of CleanLink from October

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?

10/19/2022

Survey: Consumers Prioritize Both Antibacterial and Moisturizing Soap

10/17/2022

Hospitals Set Disinfection Records with UV Technology

10/13/2022

ISSA Partners with New York State Sheriffs’ Association for Statewide Training Program

10/13/2022

Nominations Open for Guest Room Attendant Excellence Award

9/30/2022

Source Supply Inc. Acquires E.J. Sprague Co.

9/30/2022

Proper Disinfecting: How to Tackle Today's Tough Pathogens

9/28/2022

Spartan's E.T. Swigart Scholarship Recipient Selected

9/27/2022

Tips to Creating a Safe and Clean School Environment

9/23/2022

Nassco Names 2021 Vendor Representative of the Year

BE AN ELITE BSC: MANAGING EXPECTATIONS AND ASPIRATIONS August 2022

Setting Business Expectations and Managing Reality

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

9/22/2022

5 Ways Safe and Clean Schools Can Engage Students

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

GREEN CLEANING August 2022

3 Things BSCs Should Know About ESG

9/12/2022

MasterCorp Joins NSA

9/8/2022

Seatex Acquires ChemQuest Chemical Company

9/7/2022

First U.S. Monkeypox-Related Death Reported in Texas

9/6/2022

EvaClean, ADYTON MedTech Form Disinfection Solutions Partnership

9/6/2022

Lysol Launches Healthy Schools Video Series Campaign

9/2/2022

Elite Touch Cleaning Services Joins NSA

9/1/2022

Diversified Maintenance Acquires Pennsylvania-Based Cleaning Services Provider

8/31/2022

EPA Calls for Nominations for 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

8/30/2022

SG360 Joins NSA

8/30/2022

What’s Next for the Infection Control Supplies Market?

8/30/2022

Colorado Springs Officially Approves $2.7 Million Cleaning Budget

FAST FACTS: ATP TESTING August 2022

What You Need to Know About ATP Testing

8/25/2022

NACD Voices Concern on EPA’s Proposed Changes to Risk Management Plan Program

CLEARING THE AIR August 2022

Assembling the Right Cleaning Tools for the Job

8/24/2022

How to Keep Your Night Cleaning Crew Safe

8/23/2022

Nominations Open for Education Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award

8/23/2022

How Hard Water Negatively Impacts Cleaning

8/22/2022

5 Ways to Create Cleaner Environments While Returning Back to School

8/22/2022

NACD Honors Coast Southwest with 2022 Responsible Distribution Excellence Award

FAST FACTS: ATP TESTING August 2022
What to Know About ATP Testing

8/15/2022

Highlands Joins ISSA Hygieia Network

8/12/2022

Advice on Cleaning and Disinfecting for Monkeypox

8/10/2022

Monkeypox Declared a Public Health Emergency

8/10/2022

ACI Names Director of Regulatory Science

8/10/2022

Spartan Chemical Honors Vendor Representative of the Year

8/9/2022

Key Factors Propelling the Smart Toilet Market

8/9/2022

Top 10 Germiest Hotspots in the Office

8/8/2022

Case Study: Self-Sanitizing Changing Stations Simplify Gameday Experience

8/3/2022

Predicting the Next 5 Years of UV Disinfection

8/2/2022

World Food Championships Announces Return of SC Johnson Professional’s “Clean Team” for 10th Anniversary

INTERNAL STRUGGLES June 2022

Facility Managers Outline Cleaning Challenges

8/1/2022

Top Stories From The Last Month

8/10/2021

Five Elements Of A Safer, Healthier Venue

FROM THE EDITOR: FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL August 2021

Healthy Facilities Go Beyond Disinfecting

8/6/2021

What The Pandemic Taught Us About Infection Prevention

8/5/2021

Four Tips To Help Businesses Instill Confidence In Travel Facilities

8/3/2021

USDA Certifies First 100% Biobased Disinfectant

8/2/2021

Scott 24 Hour Sanitizing Wipes Wins Innovation Award

7/28/2021

6 Tips To Prepare Food Service Areas For Post-Pandemic Challenges

7/28/2021

CASE STUDY: Morgan Medical Center Deploys Coronavirus-Killing Technology

7/21/2021

Considerations As Schools Plan To Reopen

7/6/2021

Four Tips To Improving Disinfecting

NO SURFACE LEFT BEHIND June 2021

Hotspots To Look For When Cleaning Restrooms

NO SURFACE LEFT BEHIND June 2021
Floor Care Key To Hygienic Restrooms

FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Disinfecting Floors Can Cause Harm

6/1/2021

What Did The Cleaning Industry Learn From COVID?

5/28/2021

Triple S Announces Partnership

5/10/2021

8 Ways The Pandemic Reshaped The Janitorial Industry

BSCAI COVID-19 DISINFECTION & SAFETY COURSE/CERTIFICATE April 2021

Disinfection Course Available For Frontline Workers

4/9/2021

Study Questions Amount Of Disinfectant Needed To Combat COVID

3/31/2021

Zep Helps Businesses Improve Infection Prevention

3/29/2021

Americans Now More Likely To Patronize Clean Places

3/18/2021

Leading Products As Distributor Choice Award Winds Down

3/12/2021

Germinator Seals Another Vendor Contract

3/9/2021

Hong Kong Researchers Develop Autonomous UV-C Robot

BSCAI'S COVID-19 DISINFECTION & SAFETY COURSE NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH February 2021

COVID-19 Certification Course For BSCs

2/22/2021

New GBAC STAR Accreditation Launched For BSCs

ZOOMING OUT February 2021

Big Picture Cleaning: Indoor Environments Must Be Kept Healthy

TEAM APPROACH February 2021
Keep It Simple When Disinfecting

February 2021
Improving Cleaning Policies And Procedures

ALL EYES ON DISINFECTING February 2021

Cleaning Before Disinfecting Essential For Spraying

ALL EYES ON DISINFECTING February 2021
Electrostatic Efficiently Targets Germs

2/10/2021

Teen's Germ-Killing Project Is Helping Teachers

2/8/2021

CIRI To Host Healthy Buildings 2021 - America Conference

1/28/2021

Anago Cleaning System Welcomes Denver Franchise

1/13/2021

Study Explores The Future Of UV Disinfection

12/23/2020

Combat Concerns With The Best Disinfection Practices

12/16/2020

JAN-PRO Eyes Hawaiian Expansion

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

CONTROLLING COMPLAINTS November 2020

2020 Complaints Survey Highlights Cleaning Challenges

11/24/2020

Cleaning Robots Wanted

11/18/2020

Bus Drivers Double As Day Cleaners To Keep School Safe

DIAGNOSING DISPENSING METHODS October 2020

Applying Chemicals Safely And Efficiently

DIAGNOSING DISPENSING METHODS October 2020
Infection Prevention Dispensing Technologies

COLOR CODING PROVIDES SIMPLIFICATION October 2020
Simple Steps To Reduce Cross-Contamination

10/8/2020

Researchers Seek Way To Safely Reuse Masks

LAUNCHING INTO UNCHARTERED TERRITORY September 2020

Facility Managers Prepare For School Year

DISINFECTION COURSE OUTLINES ELEVATED STANDARDS August 2020

Earn A COVID-19 Safety & Disinfection Certificate

LENDING A HAND August 2020
Chemical Safety Guidance For Customers

7/15/2020

The Dangers Of Overusing Disinfectant

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK June 2020

Re-Evaluating Cleaning Tasks To Meet Customer Demands

NEW REALITIES FOR JAN/SAN DISTRIBUTORS June 2020
New Pandemic-Induced Customer Needs

TARGETING HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION HOTSPOTS June 2020

Reducing HAI's Wth Touchpoint Disinfecting

TARGETING HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION HOTSPOTS June 2020
Cleaning Hospital Equipment, Bedside Area

TARGETING HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION HOTSPOTS June 2020
Cleaning Soft Surfaces In Healthcare Facilities

TARGETING HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION HOTSPOTS June 2020
Consistent Protocol Key To Infection Control

6/12/2020

Hill & Markes Offering Online Cleaning Training

6/11/2020

Cleaning Industry Must Stop Spread Of Misinformation

5/15/2020

Manufactures Partner To Make Coronavirus-Killing Disinfectant

5/13/2020

Disinfecting Technologies Scrutinized In Fight Against SARS-CoV-2

ROUTINE CLEANING CAN ALSO BE NEW AND NOVEL April 2020

Classic Cleaning Routines Are Made To Fight Coronavirus

5/6/2020

Disinfectant Demand Stressing Supply Chain

REINFORCING CHEMICAL PROTOCOL April 2020

Chemical Training Vital To COVID-19 Management

BE AN ELITE BSC April 2020

Navigating A BSC In A Pandemic

ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS April 2020

Education, Protocols And Products To Combat COVID-19

ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS April 2020
Cleaning, Disinfecting Both Vital In COVID-19 Protocol

ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR ESSENTIAL WORKERS April 2020
Electrostatic Sprayers Serve As Accurate Cleaning Tool

4/27/2020

Q&A Part II: Cleaning Workspaces During And After COVID-19

4/20/2020

UV Light System Decontaminates N95 Masks

CLEANING: A CRUCIAL FUNCTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH April 2020

COVID-19 Outbreak Emphasizes Cleaning Budgets, Frontline Support

EDITOR'S NOTE April 2020

Cleaning Tips And Resources During Coronavirus Pandemic

3/9/2020

EPA Names Products That Kill Coronavirus

EVOLVING WITH EVS February 2020

Determining EVS Protocol In Healthcare Facilities

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

CURATIVE CLEANING PLAN COMBATS COLDS AND FLU February 2020
Cold And Flu Viruses Require Frequent Disinfecting

CURATIVE CLEANING PLAN COMBATS COLDS AND FLU February 2020
Technology Essential To Eliminate High-Resistance Infections

CASE STUDY November 2019

No-Touch Cleaning Keeps Schools Spotless

11/14/2019

Infection Prevention Company Acquires UVC Robot Maker

ADOPTING ON-SITE GENERATION October 2019

Researching On-Site Generation Technology

DON’T NEGLECT SOFT SURFACES IN PATIENT ROOMS September 2019
The Problem With Sanitizing Soft Surfaces

DISINFECT FASTER WITH ELECTROSTATIC TECHNOLOGY June 2019

Electrostatic Sprayers Reduce Sickness, Save Time

7/16/2019

Technology That Disinfects Surfaces In Record Time

TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019

Hospital Acquired Infections Drive Cleaning Demand

TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019

Train Staff On Proper Cleaning And Disinfecting

TACKLING TENACIOUS HAIS June 2019
Disinfecting Processes That Reduce HAIs

FACILITY FOCUS: ADVANTAGES TO WATER TECHNOLOGIES April 2019

Aqueous Ozone Controls Pollutants And Protects Staff

FACILITY FOCUS: ADVANTAGES TO WATER TECHNOLOGIES April 2019
Testing Effectiveness Of Cleaning Technologies

FACILITY FOCUS: ADVANTAGES TO WATER TECHNOLOGIES April 2019
Training Staff On Advantages Of Water Technologies

3/5/2019

Aircraft Cleaning Chemical Market Expects Restrained Growth

TAKING CONTROL OF INFECTIONS February 2019

Identify Common Germs Found In Facilities

TAKING CONTROL OF INFECTIONS February 2019

Protection From Pathogens

TAKING CONTROL OF INFECTIONS February 2019

Life Span Of Germs And Cleaning Efficacy

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

CLEANING VS. DISINFECTING: USING THE RIGHT TERMS November 2018

Know The Difference Between Cleaning, Disinfecting And Sanitizing

PROPONENTS OF PROPORTIONERS October 2018

Choosing — And Getting The Most Value From — Chemical Proportioners

PROPONENTS OF PROPORTIONERS October 2018
What To Consider When Introducing Proportioners

PROPONENTS OF PROPORTIONERS October 2018
Advantages Of Pre-measured Chemical Packages

10/17/2018

CASE STUDY: Infection Rates Drop After Adding Disinfecting Equipment

September 2018
Improving Engineered Water Technology

10/9/2018

Victory Innovations Donating Electrostatic Sprayers To Schools

10/8/2018

New Data On UV-C Disinfection

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

8/15/2018

Back To School Can Mean Back To Germs

8/10/2018

Researchers Target HAIs With Spray Technology

8/7/2018

N.Y. School District Goes Beyond Standard Green Cleaning Practices

8/6/2018

CASE STUDY: Cleaning Prevents Cross-Contamination

7/26/2018

Survey Identifies Restroom As Least Desirable Cleaning Task

7/24/2018

ChemSec And CleanGredients Partner On Chemical Database

7/19/2018

Ramp Up Cleaning To Fight Flu In The Workplace

6/26/2018

Chase Products Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018

Disinfect Hard-To-Reach Surfaces

CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018
Reduce Labor Costs With Electrostatic Cleaners

CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018
Facilities That Can Benefit From Electrostatic Disinfection

5/25/2018

Hotel Solves Problem Of Dirty TV Remotes

5/23/2018

Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Problems Include Dust and Dead Insects

PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018

Evolution Of Green Cleaning Initiatives

CLEANING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH April 2018

How To Properly Clean Restrooms And Mitigate Infections

CLEANING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH April 2018
Removing Soils From Public Restrooms

CLEANING FOR PUBLIC HEALTH April 2018
Cleaning Technology Fights Restroom Bacteria

3/21/2018

UV-C Technology Helps Children’s Hospital Reduce Viral Infections

COVERING ALL ANGLES February 2018

Electrostatic Cleaning An Asset To Infection Control

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

11/7/2017

Flu Season Prompts Additional Cleaning In Schools And Public Buildings

11/6/2017

Survey Says 4 in 10 Healthcare Staff Work While Sick

11/3/2017

Avmor Announces New Hires And Personnel Changes

10/27/2017

Sustainability Of ElectroChemically Activated Solutions

GET TO KNOW UV TECHNOLOGY September 2017

Cleaning Industry Embraces Ultraviolet Disinfection

September 2017
UV Light Disinfection Complements Cleaning

September 2017
Selling UV Disinfection Systems

IDENTIFY AND TACKLE RESTROOM GERMS September 2017

Types Of Bacteria Found In Restrooms

IDENTIFY AND TACKLE RESTROOM GERMS September 2017
Most Contaminated Restroom Surfaces

IDENTIFY AND TACKLE RESTROOM GERMS September 2017

Techniques To Fight Restroom Germs

IDENTIFY AND TACKLE RESTROOM GERMS September 2017
Teaching Restroom Disinfection Techniques

EFFECTIVE DISINFECTION TECHNIQUES May 2017

Products That Effectively Target Pathogens

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

CLEANING FOR COMFORT May 2017
Improving Disinfection Techniques

THE DEMAND FOR DISINFECTING May 2017

High Demand For Disinfectants

5/3/2017

Focusing On VOC Claims

WHEN TO USE A CLEANER, SANITIZER OR DISINFECTANT April 2017

Sanitizing, Cleaning And Disinfecting: Know The Differences

April 2017

Defining Cleaning Chemicals
Ensuring that the correct products are used throughout the department

4/26/2017

Study Reveals UV Disinfection Rates

4/24/2017

Biological Cleaning Products Are Being Undervalued, Expert Says

THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Improving Cleaning Process And Procedures

4/6/2017

First Health Systems To Deploy UV Disinfection Technology

NOT YOUR MOTHER’S HYDROGEN PEROXIDE November 2016

Down And Dirty: Improved Hydrogen Peroxide Explained

November 2016
Understanding Sanitizers, Cleaners And Disinfectants

September 2016
Sanitize And Disinfect With Engineered Water

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

August 2016
Using Chemicals For Furniture Cleaning In Healthcare

August 2016
UV Light Disinfection And Other Alternative Methods

KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE June 2016

Differences Between Cleaners, Disinfectants And Sanitizers

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

KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE June 2016
Training On Proper Chemical Use

SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016

Benefits Of Disinfecting With UV Technology

SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016
Augmenting Cleaning With Disinfecting Technology

SHEDDING LIGHT ON UV TECHNOLOGY May 2016
Training And Compliance Of Disinfection Equipment

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

November 2015
Should Cleaners Spray Disinfectants Onto Surfaces?

PROTECT YOUR HOSPITAL FROM GOVERNMENT ‘FINES’ October 2015
Preventing Hospital Acquired Infections And Readmissions Fines

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

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
Cleaning And Disinfecting With Water

September 2015
Using Hypochlorous Acid, Ozonated Water For Cleaning

June 2015
Cleaning, Disinfecting Can Stop Spread Of Illness

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

SHINING LIGHT ON HAI PREVENTION February 2015
Technology That Defends Against Hospital-Acquired Infections

SHINING LIGHT ON HAI PREVENTION February 2015
Cost Of UV Disinfection Techology

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

8/27/2014
Tips To Eliminate Mold, Mildew and Bacteria In Restrooms

8/14/2014
CDC Outlines Suggestions for Keeping Viruses Contained

7/23/2014
Study Reveals Germ Hotspot In Hospitals

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
Explanation Of The Five Levels Of Clean
Surfaces custodians should focus on in an effort to reduce the spread of infection

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
How To Identify And Fight Restroom Germs

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

A HEALTHY CLEAN October 2013
Identifying And Using Hospital-Grade Disinfectants

A HEALTHY CLEAN October 2013
Where And When To Use Disinfectants In Healthcare Facilities

A HEALTHY CLEAN October 2013
Developing A Disinfecting Plan

A HEALTHY CLEAN October 2013
Preventing HAIs With Disinfectants

A HEALTHY CLEAN October 2013
Proper Use Of Cleaners And Disinfectants

A HEALTHY CLEAN October 2013
Using Cleaning And Disinfecting Wipes In Healthcare

A HEALTHY CLEAN October 2013
Misconceptions Of Cleaners And Disinfectants

10/23/2013
Follow-Up Cleanliness Tests Revealing For Hotels

9/17/2013
Techniques To Fend Off Germs As Cold And Flu Season Approaches

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

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

UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Aligning Cleaning And Disinfecting Procedures In Schools

UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Disinfecting Schools' High Touch Surfaces

UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Green Disinfectant Options

UPCLOSE: A HEALTHIER APPROACH TO DISINFECTING SCHOOLS August 2013
Disinfecting Child Care Centers

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

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

HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
BSCs Expand Infection Control Services

HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
Tailoring Infection Control Programs to the Market

5/20/2013
Seven Strategies Cleaners Can Use To Reduce Asthma Triggers

5/14/2013
Study Outlines Transmission Of Germs

February 2013
Providing a Safe, Clean and Disinfected Environment
Outlining the tools cleaners need to effectively do their jobs

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
Proper Disinfection in the Restroom
Janitors aren’t properly disinfecting restroom surfaces. Here’s what you can do to help

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

PREVENTING HAIS February 2013
How To Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections
Cleaning techniques and technologies that help reduce hospital-acquired infections

2/12/2013
Protecting Sensitive Populations From Flu

PREVENTING HAIS February 2013
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Infections
With reputations and reimbursement rates at stake, healthcare facilities are taking a closer look at how to best reduce hospital-acquired infections

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

1/24/2013
Widespread Influenza Epidemic Prompts Tips to Fight Flu

1/18/2013
HFI and PC4HS Provide Tips For Flu Prevention

1/15/2013
Survey: Preventing Infection, Keeping Workplaces Clean And Healthy

1/10/2013
Flu Infections Sweep The Country, Hospitalizing Thousands

1/8/2013
Custodians Credited With Getting School Back On Track After Sandy

1/2/2013
Investigation Reveals Truth Behind C.diff Claims

12/19/2012
C.diff Cases Successfully Identified By Trained Dogs

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

11/21/2012
Poll: Toxic Chemical Reform Good for Business

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

11/19/2012
Survey: Cleaners First Line of Defense Against Infection

11/15/2012
Survey: Flu Virus Set to Make Workers, Businesses Ill this Season

November 2012
Cleaning Up Confusion On Disinfection

11/9/2012
Five Steps To Preventing Flu in the Workplace

10/11/2012
Disinfecting Tips That Help Prevent Infection

September 2012
Cleaning Frequencies: Who Cleans This and How Often?
Taking a close look at cleaning frequencies

August 2012
Benefits of Antibacterial Wipes in Health Care
Cedar Community supplies non-custodial staff with antibacterial wipes in an effort to help with interim cleaning

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

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

FEATURE June 2012
Privacy Curtain Cleaning Solutions
Techniques to cleaning bacteria-ridden privacy curtains

FEATURE June 2012
Hospital Curtains Pose Health Risks
Hospital curtains lead to more than privacy when not disinfected properly

6/13/2012
E.coli Linked To Illnesses In Six States

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

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 In Commercial Offices
How often high-touch surfaces should be disinfected and which kind of disinfectant should be used

April 2012
Understanding The Need for Disinfection
Answers to some of the most common disinfection questions

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

April 2012
Dwell Time A Must With Disinfectant Wet Wipes
Distributors say proper dwell time often is not met with disinfectant wet wipes

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

April 2012
Fighting Infections With Proper Cleaning And Disinfecting
Housekeeping managers come clean about cleaning and disinfecting techniques that work in the fight against infections in hospitals

3/20/2012
Survey: Professionals Unclear About Proper Cleaning and Disinfecting

3/20/2012
Seeking Enforcement of Disclosure Law for Cleaning Products in NY

March 2012
Disinfecting and Sanitizing in Foodservice Facilities
Disinfecting and sanitizing procedures are crucial for killing bacteria that is present and could transfer to food

2/27/2012
Hospitals Undergo Study to Test Surface Cleanliness

February 2012
Housekeeping's Role In Infection Prevention

2/3/2012
Top Tips for Disinfecting Schools

1/13/2012
Research: Lidless Toilets Spread C. Diff

12/22/2011
Disinfection Technique Could Revolutionize Hospital And Bed Bug Cleaning

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

November 2011
Getting Dressed For Infection Control

11/17/2011
Update on EPA Green Disinfectant Pilot Program

11/8/2011
Cleaning vs. Disinfecting: Best Practices for Proper Restroom Cleaning

10/26/2011
Survey: Gauging Knowledge On Disinfection

September 2011
Disinfecting and ATP-Monitoring Commonly Touched Surfaces In Healthcare Facilities

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

8/16/2011
Global Disinfectant and Antiseptic Market to Reach $7 billion by 2016

MANUFACTURER FORUM April 2011
Chemical Alternatives To Green Disinfectants

4/7/2011
EPA Targets Disinfectant Label Wording

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

FEATURES April 2010
Infection Control: Cleaning Helps Ward Off Global Pandemic
Best practices that got facilities through a long stretch of pandemic and flu season threats

DISINFECTANTS March 2010
Green Disinfectants: Certification On Horizon Through EPA Pilot Programs

FEATURES February 2010
Restroom: Superbugs In A Hospital Near You
As superbugs pose increasing risk to patients, hospital restroom cleaning operations must exercise some due diligence in chemical selection and training

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

GREEN NEWS January 2010
EPA Officially Launches Green Disinfectant Program

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

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

ONLINE REPORT November 2009
Targeting H1N1
Disinfectants Aid In Pandemic Preparedness

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

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

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

NEWSBRIEFS March 2009
BSCAI, ISSA To Co-Locate Trade Shows Starting In 2010

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

GREEN NEWS November 2008
EPA Establishes Work Group For Disinfectants

EDITORIAL November 2008
Make A Difference During Flu Season

OPERATIONSLOG: ODOR CONTROL November 2008
Odors: Don't Mask Them — Remove Them

OPERATIONSLOG: DISINFECTANTS November 2008
Disinfectant Methods Offer Variety Of Options

10/9/2008
Study: Proper Chemical Usage in Hospitals

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

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

NEWSBRIEFS January 2008
MRSA: A 'Super' Problem

NEWS November 2007
Industry Buzz

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

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

10/17/2006
School Janitor Armed with Antibacterial Spray

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

CHEMICAL CARE September 2005
Germ warfare: Experts debate the pluses and minuses of disinfectant use
In certain facilities and applications, routine and thorough cleaning is all that might be needed to remove germs

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