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For areas where disinfectants are regularly used, such as in food service industries or hospitals, proper disinfectant choice is imperative. How disinfectants are used is also important. Below are some helpful tips to using disinfectants. Understand product instructions and applicatio

C. Diff. (Clostridium Difficile) is a bacterium that causes inflammation of the colon. People can become infected if they touch a surface contaminated with feces. The bacteria can also be spread through the hands of healthcare workers. Symptoms of infection include diarrhea, fever, na

Ceramic tile and grout, most commonly used in restrooms, locker rooms, and similar areas, can be difficult to clean and maintain. The grout is the main problem, as ceramic tile is mostly impermeable while grout is very porous. When mold and mildew removal become involved, the task can

Quaternary ammonium chloride, or quat, is an active ingredient found in many disinfectants. When disinfectants are used at the correct dilution, quats are effective against bacteria and viruses. However, if quat binding occurs, quats can become very ineffective. Quat binding is when t

One obstacle or concern that many cleaning professionals face is developing cleaning methods and making these methods as efficient as possible. A newer methodology that is replacing more traditional methods is process cleaning. Process cleaning, including programs such as Process Clea

With a new school year coming up, it is important to understand the pitfalls of cleaning processes in educational facilities, so we can help overcome these challenges. Nearly 60 million school days are lost each year due to cold and flu, according to the CDC. Much of this can be preve

Floor stripping is one of the most costly and labor-intensive maintenance activities in any facility, not to mention environmental and health concerns with the chemicals and in some cases the time needed to shut down areas to traffic during maintenance. For all these reasons, we are a

Floor strippers have historically been some of the most dangerous cleaning chemicals to work with. They can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, and they can emit hazardous and irritating fumes. End users have begun to push for safer and more environmentally friendly strippers

In the recent past, it was common practice for American companies to outsource many production and manufacturing operations to China and other countries. However, rising costs of manufacturing in other countries has led to “reshoring,” meaning that many of these operations

How do cleaning products work? Every day, people use cleaning chemicals to remove dirt and unwanted contaminants from surfaces.  Through the use of cleaning chemicals, surfaces are made more hygienic and the indoor environment is made safer for people.  Cleaning chemicals are similar