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Enhanced Cleaning & Disinfecting means Cleanliness is now a Business Differentiator

The NEED to CLEAN helps businesses succeed The ongoing pandemic has opened the eyes of the public about the importance of facility cleanliness.  Many businesses are now viewing cleaning & disinfecting or ‘enhanced cleaning’ as a business differentiator and are working

Globally Harmonized System

Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals is abbreviated as GHS. This is a worldwide criteria for guidance in classifying hazardous chemicals. The objective of GHS is to present consistent information with intent of improving protection of chemicals to pub

GHS Special Case: Corrosive or Not Corrosive?

In 2012, the U.S. adopted the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS for short. GHS is designed to effectively communicate chemical hazards uniformly, so that each label and SDS is set up similarly and easy to understand. All of the compli

GHS Focus: GHS Label Elements

In 2012, the U.S. adopted the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS for short. GHS is designed to effectively communicate chemical hazards uniformly, so that each GHS label and SDS is set up similarly and easy to understand. All of the co

GHS Focus: GHS Pictograms

In 2012, the U.S. adopted the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS for short. GHS is designed to effectively communicate chemical hazards uniformly, so that each label and SDS is set up similarly and easy to understand. All of the compli

GHS Focus: GHS Hazards

In 2012, the U.S. adopted the Globally Harmonized System for the Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS for short. GHS is designed to effectively communicate chemical hazards uniformly, so that each label and SDS is set up similarly and easy to understand. All of the compli

ATP Meter and Measuring Clean

If a surface looks clean, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s actually “clean”. The only way to know that a surface is truly “clean” is to test it. An adenosine triphosphate (ATP) monitoring kit is a powerful tool that can eliminate the guesswork. ATP is found in all living organism

When a green Product NOT a green product

Some cleaning products that claim to be green are not really very green at all. We take a look at some pseudo-green products.  When you examine the big picture, a product that appears green on the surface may not be so green after all. Ready to Use Products (RTU) contain mostly water.

Is Diversey sucking the air out of bubble wrap manufacturer Sealed Air Corp?

Today (Sept. 5, 2012), I read an interesting article about Sealed Air Corporation (stock ticker:  SEE) and how the acquisition of cleaning products manufacturer DIVERSEY last year is making the company a possible acquisition target.  The article questions the value of the Diversey acq

The Salesperson as a Consultant

These days you can find commercial cleaning products at Sam’s Club and Home Depot, or you can purchase from a catalog or website. Whether buying for price or convenience, these supply channels lack one important element: KNOWLEDGE. The days of janitorial supply salesmen as order