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DISTRIBUTORS NAME TOP PRODUCTS June 2024
Celebrating the 2024 Distributor Choice Award Winners



SHEDDING LIGHT ON DISINFECTING TECHNOLOGY April 2024
Using UVC to Supplement Infection Prevention in Healthcare














SETTING THE STANDARD February 2024
Protocols Pivotal to Successful Infection Control



SPOTLIGHTING SURFACTANTS February 2024
How Details Make a Difference When Choosing Surfactants


SPOTLIGHTING SURFACTANTS February 2024
Why Bio-Based Chemicals are Gaining a Following













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










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 




QUICK FIXES September 2023
An Education in Increasing Productivity







UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF HAIS August 2023
Best Practices, Equipment for Minimizing HAI Damages



UNDERSTANDING THE COST OF HAIS August 2023
How Cleaning Crews Can Mitigate HAIs









STOP RESTROOM POLLUTION April 2023
5 Adjustments Cleaning Pros Make To Improve Restrooms




































MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023
Training Tips for Electrostatic Spraying


MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023
Why Electrostatic Technology is Making a Splash


















































FROM THE EDITOR: GROWING THROUGH EDUCATION January 2023
Previewing CleanLink’s Networking Events for 2023











THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016
When To Use Reusable Or Disposable Microfiber




THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016
Choosing Between Cotton And Microfiber



THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB November 2016
Differences Between Microfiber And Cotton
Making sure staff knows when each cleaning tool should be used








ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORKPLACE November 2022
BSC Tips For Efficient Cleaning After Facility Changes


























PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022
Best Tools, Processes to Combat Cross-Contamination



PREVENTING CROSS-CONTAMINATION October 2022
Tips and Tricks for Keeping Environments Safe and Clean






BEST PRACTICES FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING September 2022
Chemical Breakdown: Differences Between Cleaning and Disinfecting
















BE AN ELITE BSC: MANAGING EXPECTATIONS AND ASPIRATIONS August 2022
Setting Business Expectations and Managing Reality



A POSITIVE PUSH FOR IAQ September 2022
Cleaning Chemicals That Help Indoor Air Quality







GREEN CLEANING August 2022
3 Things BSCs Should Know About ESG










8/30/2022
SG360 Joins NSA




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









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












INTERNAL STRUGGLES June 2022
Facility Managers Outline Cleaning Challenges




BEST PRACTICES FOR CLEANING AND DISINFECTING June 2022
Chemical Breakdown: Differences Between Cleaning and Disinfecting


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





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


POST-PANDEMIC FACILITY HYGIENE STANDARDS June 2022
How Facility Infection Control Practices Have Shifted









INSPECTING WHAT YOU EXPECT June 2022
Creating Cleaning Routines that Stick








INFECTION CONTROL June 2022
5 Stages of Pandemic Preparedness














IN THE FIELD: INFECTION CONTROL April 2022
The Greening of Disinfectants in Infection Prevention Programs




TIPS TO COMBAT CANDIDA AURIS IN HEALTHCARE April 2022
Candida auris Disinfection Best Practices






PANDEMIC LESSONS LEARNED April 2022
Top Cleaning Challenges in Educational Facilities























EATING CLEAN February 2022
Preventing Infections in Foodservice Areas









BACK TO BASICS February 2022
Labels Key To Selecting Disinfectants










IN THE FIELD: TEAMING UP November 2021
Exclusivity Contracts On The Rise







BRINGING IN A BIT OF COLOR October 2021
The Benefits Of Microfiber In Cleaning Programs










BUILDING A BLUEPRINT September 2021
Infection Control Strategies For The Future





A DIFFERENT KIND OF DISINFECTION August 2021
Understanding Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl)


A DIFFERENT KIND OF DISINFECTION August 2021
Two-Step Cleaning Then Disinfecting


A DIFFERENT KIND OF DISINFECTION August 2021
HOCl Vs. Alternative Cleaning Chemicals


A DIFFERENT KIND OF DISINFECTION August 2021
How To Apply HOCl




BSCAI: COVID-19 DISINFECTION & SAFETY COURSE/CERTIFICATE August 2021
Get Certified In COVID-19 Disinfection Through BSCAI







FACILITY FOCUS: NEUTRALIZING TOUCHPOINTS WITH NANOTECHNOLOGY August 2021
Facility Benefits From Testing Nanotechnology Products




FACILITY FOCUS: NEUTRALIZING TOUCHPOINTS WITH NANOTECHNOLOGY August 2021
Disinfecting Touchpoints Reduces Cross-Contamination







FROM THE EDITOR: FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL August 2021
Healthy Facilities Go Beyond 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





BSCAI COVID-19 DISINFECTION & SAFETY COURSE/CERTIFICATE April 2021
Disinfection Course Available For Frontline Workers








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




TEAM APPROACH February 2021
Keep It Simple When Disinfecting



ALL EYES ON DISINFECTING February 2021
Cleaning Before Disinfecting Essential For Spraying


ALL EYES ON DISINFECTING February 2021
Electrostatic Efficiently Targets Germs









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




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



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




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






ROUTINE CLEANING CAN ALSO BE NEW AND NOVEL April 2020
Classic Cleaning Routines Are Made To Fight Coronavirus



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




CLEANING: A CRUCIAL FUNCTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH April 2020
COVID-19 Outbreak Emphasizes Cleaning Budgets, Frontline Support




EVOLVING WITH EVS February 2020
Determining EVS Protocol In Healthcare Facilities



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




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



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



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
What To Consider When Introducing Proportioners


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






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










CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018
Disinfect Hard-To-Reach Surfaces


CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018
Reduce Labor Costs With Electrostatic Cleaners





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




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






GET TO KNOW UV TECHNOLOGY September 2017
Cleaning Industry Embraces Ultraviolet Disinfection




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



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



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



NOT YOUR MOTHER’S HYDROGEN PEROXIDE November 2016
Down And Dirty: Improved Hydrogen Peroxide Explained




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





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



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







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




THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Role Of Wet Wipes In Commercial Cleaning






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
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
Misconceptions Of Cleaners And Disinfectants




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




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




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


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








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


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






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



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


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



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







November 2011
Convenient Disinfectants
Wet wipes and aerosols can be used to disinfect commonly-touched surfaces and objects






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


MANUFACTURER FORUM April 2011
Chemical Alternatives To Green Disinfectants



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


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



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


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


ONLINE REPORT April 2009
H1N1 Fact Sheet For Cleaning Professionals
What industry professionals need to know about swine flu


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




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



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


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


OPERATIONSLOG: DISINFECTANTS November 2006
Tailoring Disinfectants
To use disinfectants properly, cleaning objectives must be identified and targeted by the cleaning program


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