Hygiene
Killing germs & UVC light disinfection
Creating a safe and healthy indoor space requires a combination of multiple interventions.
The role of technology in school hygiene
Air quality is a big driver of school hygiene, but while many buildings have built-in ventilation systems, it can be difficult to know how effective these systems are at removing pollution from the air.
How to set your janitors up for success
Janitors are often the behind-the-scenes heroes of facility maintenance, keeping everything clean, stocked, and sanitized. They support health and safety and hygiene and they’re often
The importance of air purification
A sustainable and practical solution to indoor air pollution
Healthcare housekeeping & EVS in good hands
The Canadian Healthcare Housekeepers Association has observed pandemic pain – and progression.
5 ways to create cleaner environments in schools
To ensure schools are taking the best first step forward, their cleaning operations should zero in on five key areas of focus.
Smart washrooms can help reduce germ transmission in healthcare facilities
Be smarter and cleaner when it comes to washroom hygiene.
Removing barriers is critical to proper healthcare hand hygiene
What can be done to help facilitate greater hand hygiene?
Using tech to improve washroom hygiene
Washrooms cannot be overlooked when it comes to the health and safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
What are office managers looking for in a commercial cleaning company in 2022?
There are a few specifics office managers want to see.
5 tips for using ATP monitors
ATP monitors are one of the most reliable indicators we have to measure cleaning performance, but they must be used properly.
Green Seal bans all PFAS in cleaning products
PFAS chemicals can be so resistant to degradation that they could persist for hundreds of years; hence their nickname of "forever chemicals".
Grease and degreasers: what you need to know
Most commercial kitchens share one thing in common: grease. That poses several risks.
The germ hotspots to watch this travel season
Summer 2022 is expected to be a busy travel and tourism season, but that brings with it risks. It's vital to identify the germ hotspots.
Healthcare facilities know they lack in environmental hygiene
A study found 98% of healthcare facilities surveyed are not meeting the full HEH guidelines offered by the World Health Organization.
Inconvenience largely to blame for lack of hand hygiene
A recent GP PRO study found five factors related to inconvenience prevent healthcare workers from following protocols.
Creating a safe haven in clean schools
Traditionally, schools maintained their own janitorial staff on-site, but this is no longer optimal in many cases.