Cleaning Topic: Learn About germ

HAND HYGIENE HELP August 2026
Elements of a Good Hand Hygiene Program

7/29/2026
Beat Summer Sickness with Clean Restrooms

SMELL SUCCESS July 2026
Stop Restroom Odors with Smarter Floor Care

7/23/2026
Essential School Supplies That Give Back

7/21/2026
Protect Facilities Against the Poop Parasite Threat

7/10/2026
How Accountability Affects Restroom Cleaning Standards

6/16/2026
What Matters Most in Today's Restrooms

RESPONDING TO SMALL THREATS April 2026
Cleaning Teams Fight Back Against Pest Infestations

5/5/2026
Scensibles Names New Director of Marketing and Growth

4/6/2026
Ditch the Flush: 6 Reasons to Switch to Waterless Solutions

3/31/2026
Maxwell-McKenney Inc. Named Manufacturers’ Representative

3/23/2026
Industry Members Celebrate International Cleaning Week

3/3/2026
Top Hotel Hygiene Hotspots Revealed

12/10/2025
Top Cleaning Tasks to Ensure Healthy Holidays

11/6/2025
9 Dirtiest Surfaces in Public Restrooms

STOP THE SPREAD October 2025
Cleaning Process Perfection Stops Infections

9/16/2025
UGA Researchers Create Alcohol-free Hand Sanitizer

7/28/2025
Kiosk Manufacturer Secures Funding for Self-Cleaning Versions

7/11/2025
School IAQ Fact Sheets Released

2/7/2025
Tips to Intercept Germs During Any Big Game Party

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

11/4/2024
Study Shows Facility Impact of Effective Hygiene Measures

10/25/2024
Germfree Announces Acquisition of Acroplast

9/9/2024
Online Hygiene Education Program Supports Thousands of Students

4/4/2024
Cinemas Harbor Alarming Amounts of Bacteria, Study Finds

3/14/2024
Survey Reveals Increase in Spring Cleaning Participants

3/11/2024
Did You Know? When Trash Cans Took a New Step

2/29/2024
Study Reveals Prevalence of Germs on Backpacks

DELIVERING DEFENSE  October 2023
Practice Helps Progress Against HAIs

DELIVERING DEFENSE  October 2023
How EVS Can Battle Back Against Infections 

6/14/2023
What's Next for the Smart Toilets Market?

6/2/2023
4 Terms to Know When Selecting Disinfectants

3/20/2023
Restroom Safety Tips for Facilities

2/24/2023
Hand Towels vs. Dryers: Which Spreads More Pathogens?

2/10/2023
Scientists Create Anti-COVID Spray with 24-Hour Effectiveness

8/9/2022
Top 10 Germiest Hotspots in the Office

POST-PANDEMIC FACILITY HYGIENE STANDARDS June 2022
Prioritize Frontline Training, Avoid Hygiene Theater

FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Mops that Minimize Cross-Contamination

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

10/1/2021
Up To 16 Million Disinfecting Wipes Donated To Fight Germs In Schools

9/24/2021
Office Study Reveals Top Germ Hotspots

BUILDING A BLUEPRINT September 2021
Infection Prevention Techniques That Fight Germs And Viruses

8/16/2021
Fighting Germs As Desk Swapping Becomes More Common

7/28/2021
CASE STUDY: Morgan Medical Center Deploys Coronavirus-Killing Technology

7/20/2021
Spreading Germs An Equally Important Lesson As Avoiding Them

5/25/2021
Campaign Promotes Commercial Cleaning

4/21/2021
Survey: Americans' Expectations Of "Clean" Changed Forever

4/19/2021
ACI Launches ‘Cleaning Is Caring’ Initiative

4/8/2021
What Parents Think About School Cleanliness

4/6/2021
Happy Hands Contest Winners Named

3/22/2021
Study: Contamination Rates Of Hand Dryers And Paper Towels

12/9/2020
Scientist Working On Long-Lasting, Fast-Acting Disinfectant

12/1/2020
Futuristic App Tracks Illness Activity Locally

11/6/2020
What To Know About Electrostatic Sprayers

11/2/2020
Former U.S. Surgeon General Added To PDI Board

10/13/2020
Hand Sanitizer Sales Lead To Expansion, More Jobs

10/7/2020
CDC Updates 'How COVID-19 Spreads' Guidance

10/6/2020
BSC Helps Keep Charity Golf Events Clean

9/30/2020
Boeing-Designed UV Wand To Take On Airplane Germs

9/4/2020
Airport Holds Contest To Name Germ-Killing Robot

8/7/2020
How GOJO Will Support K-12 Schools

8/3/2020
Delta Airlines Teams With Lysol

7/31/2020
'Smart' Hand Sanitizer Boasts Impressive Benefits

7/16/2020
Germinator Wins New Contract

6/12/2020
Hotel Chain Becomes Latest To Boast New Infection Control Practices

6/11/2020
Cleaning Industry Must Stop Spread Of Misinformation

6/10/2020
The Handshake And Kiss Will Return After Coronavirus

6/3/2020
Doctor Invents Hand Sanitizer Dispensing Wristband

5/26/2020
Global Surface Cleaner Market To Grow

5/21/2020
How Airlines Could Change The Way They Face Germs

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

5/15/2020
The American Public Restroom Must Change

5/13/2020
Guardian Asset Management Offers Enhanced COVID-19 Protection

5/7/2020
Virginia Woman Creates Hand Washing Monitor

4/6/2020
Handwashing's New Age

3/26/2020
Floors An Overlooked Source Of Infection

3/13/2020
Hand Washing Habits Across The U.S.

3/5/2020
Tips To Disinfecting An Office

2/26/2020
Invention Kills Germs On Office Pens

2/21/2020
The History Of Why Handwashing Gender Gap Exists

1/27/2020
Outdoor Pathogens Could Move Antibiotic-Resistance Indoors

1/24/2020
Americans Are Growing More Concerned About Germs

1/15/2020
Are Infection Preventionists Undervalued In Certain Healthcare Programs?

12/30/2019
Some People Think It's Bad To Be Too Clean

AVOIDING RESTROOM TROUBLES November 2019
Top Restroom Cleaning Challenges

10/31/2019
‘Cough Like Dracula’ To Stop Spread Of Sickness

10/15/2019
The Importance Of Global Handwashing Day

9/25/2019
Time To Prepare For Handwashing Day

9/23/2019
Hand Sanitizer Struggles Against Mucus

9/20/2019
Bad Flu Season Expected

9/3/2019
Electronics Don’t Spread Sickness More Than High Touch Points

7/16/2019
Research Shows Ease Of Spreading Pathogenic Mycobacteria

ZEROING IN ON GERMS April 2019
Top Hiding Spots For Germs And Bacteria

ZEROING IN ON GERMS April 2019
Schools Tackle Germ Hotspots

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

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

GIVING GERMS MORE ATTENTION November 2018
High-Touch Surfaces Need Improved Disinfecting

STOP THE TRANSPORT OF PATHOGENS October 2018
Combat Pathogens At Their Source

STOP THE TRANSPORT OF PATHOGENS October 2018
Cleaning Technology Fights Contamination

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

8/27/2018
Studies Reveal Where Travelers Encounter The Most Germs

8/15/2018
Back To School Can Mean Back To Germs

7/19/2018
Ramp Up Cleaning To Fight Flu In The Workplace

7/17/2018
Dirty Truth About Office Germs

FROM THE EDITOR July 2018
Germs Deserve Our Attention

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

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

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

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

11/2/2017
CASE STUDY: Building One Fights Infections With Electrostatic System

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

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

8/29/2014
Attack Germ Hot Spots Before Cold And Flu Season

7/23/2014
Study Reveals Germ Hotspot In Hospitals

TEACHING GERM WARFARE June 2014
Breaking Down How Germs Are Spread

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

WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
Hand Dryer Manufacturers Address the 'Water Issue'

WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
New Hand Dryer Accessories Divert Water From Restroom Walls and Floors

WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
Hand Dryer Water Collection Includes Reservoirs and Absorbent Ceramic

WET, DRIPPING HANDS CREATE UNSANITARY RESTROOMS May 2014
Prevent Germs With Hand Dryer Mats

PROTECTION FROM RESTROOM BACTERIA April 2014
How To Identify And Fight Restroom Germs

SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Janitorial Distributor Sales Up Nearly 2 Percent

SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Successful Distributors Sell Solutions, Not Products

9/27/2013
Survey: Hand Washing Habits And Infection Control In The Office

9/19/2013
Survey: 73 Percent Of People Believe A Bad Restroom Indicates Poor Management

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

SUPPLY & COMMAND August 2013
GSA Strategic Sourcing Centers On Price — And Little Else

8/21/2013
Antimicrobial Coating Keeps Touchpoints Cleaner, Kills Bacteria

7/18/2013
Study: Public Toilet Is Cleaner Than The Average Cell Phone

6/19/2013
Surveys Uncovers How Restroom Cleanliness Affects Usage

6/13/2013
Restroom Germ Myths And Realities Revealed

EASY RESTAURANT CLEANING May 2013
The Cleaning Power of Wet Wipes

5/14/2013
Study Outlines Transmission Of Germs

9/4/2012
Phones Harbor More Germs Than Toilets

8/24/2012
Tackling Germs In Airport Security Lines

6/19/2012
Hotel Surfaces Put Under The Black Light

5/25/2012
Study Measures Bacteria Levels In Offices

12/7/2011
Germ Hot Spots In Hospitals

10/21/2011
Study Reveals Contaminated Work Stations

9/30/2011
Study: Hospital Privacy Curtains Laden with Germs

5/3/2011
New Website Highlights Antibacterial Soaps

EDITOR'S NOTE November 2010
School Germ Hot Spots Report Surprises Many

FEATURE September 2008
Clean For Health: Achieving Green and Clean
New technologies strike the right balance between environmentally friendly and germ-free

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

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