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THE FUTURE OF IAQ MANAGEMENT November 2024
IAQ Pilot Program Provides Insight into School Air Quality


FREETIME: TAKING TO THE TRAIL, SEARCHING FOR BIGFOOT November 2024
Midlab, ISSA President Hits the Trail in Search of Bigfoot


PLANNING AND PREPARATION November 2024
Choosing and Using the Right Chemicals


PLANNING AND PREPARATION November 2024
How Cleaning Teams Prepare for the Next Infectious Outbreak




THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE October 2024
Stats Support Cleaning Initiatives





AI TACKLES HAIS October 2024
How AI Impacts Cleaning Programs



AI TACKLES HAIS October 2024
Study Shows How AI Supports HAI Prevention



SMALL BUT MIGHTY October 2024
Advantages of Compact Floor Care Equipment


FROM THE EDITOR: MANAGING WORKPLACE STRESS October 2024
Contributing to a Healthy Workplace Atmosphere






PRODUCTS MAKING AN IMPACT July 2024
Products Impacting the Cleaning Industry 


DIGGING DEEP ON FOREVER CHEMICALS August 2024
Forever Chemicals and How to Tackle Them









FACILITATE IMPROVED HANDWASHING June 2024
Factors to Consider When Bundling Cleaning Products



FACILITATE IMPROVED HANDWASHING June 2024
Improving Hand Hygiene with Product Bundling






IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024
How Quats Can Be Applied Responsibly


IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024
Tips and Tricks for Using Quat-based Cleaners Safely


IN THE FIELD: QUATS: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD May 2024
Advantages and Alternatives to Quat-based Cleaning







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



BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
The Cost of Going Green


TAKING THE GREEN PLUNGE April 2024
How to Have the Conversation About Sustainability


BREAKING THROUGH THE BACKACHE April 2024
Evaluating the Evolution of Ergonomic Equipment













SETTING THE STANDARD February 2024
Protocols Pivotal to Successful Infection Control


HEALTHY SCHOOLS: ALL TOGETHER NOW February 2024
Lessons Learned from Developing an Integrated IAQ Strategy in Schools









12/20/2023
Winners Announced for 2023 Reader’s Choice Award 
Readers of Facility Maintenance Decisions and Facility Cleaning Decisions voted on the best products in this new award program 


IN THE FIELD: FLOORED!  November 2023
Training and Tools Make Tackling Tough Jobs Easier



IN THE FIELD: FLOORED!  November 2023
How the Right Equipment Makes Tasks Safer








ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE November 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Looks Back on the 2010s



HEALTHY SCHOOLS: SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE  November 2023
Translation Technology Brings Cleaning Programs to New Heights




DELIVERING DEFENSE  October 2023
How EVS Can Battle Back Against Infections 



HEALTHY SCHOOLS: LEVELING UP THE CLEANING PROGRAM October 2023
Simple Strategies Facility Managers Can Use to Boost Sustainability





QUICK FIXES September 2023
An Education in Increasing Productivity







CLEARING THE AIR ON CARPET CARE August 2023
Need-to-Know Carpet Equipment Components that Affect IAQ


HEALTHY SCHOOLS: RECRUITING AND RETAINING TOP TALENT August 2023
How Facility Managers Can Offer a Path to Professional Growth



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


























HEALTHY SCHOOLS: FINDING THE BASELINE June 2023
Facility Cleaning Managers Benefit from Self-Assessments


IN THE FIELD: QUIZZING BSCS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING PREP May 2023
Seasonal Nature of Viruses Keeps Schools on their Toes


IN THE FIELD: QUIZZING BSCS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL CLEANING PREP May 2023
Tackling Cleaning Concerns Before Schools Welcome Students











































HEALTHY SCHOOLS: MAINTAINING A WORK FORCE February 2023
3 Keys to Training, Sustaining and Retaining Workers 









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




LEARNING FROM A SELF-ASSESSMENT November 2022
Tool Helps Assess School Facilities Management Strategies







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













SCHOOLS FACE 3 MAJOR CHALLENGES September 2022
Top Challenges for School Facility Managers




























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


FREETIME: TRAGEDY SPARKS A LIFETIME OF GIVING BACK June 2022
Triple S Director an Integral Volunteer at New Orleans Children's Hospital


















FLOOR EQUIPMENT June 2022
Mops that Minimize Cross-Contamination












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






















FREETIME: MOUNTAIN AIR AND HUT HOSPITALITY February 2022
Pro-Link Exec Shares His Love Of The Outdoors


LENDING A HAND WITH DISPENSERS February 2022
How To Promote Hand Sanitizer Usage




COMMUNICATING IAQ STRATEGIES February 2022
Helping Staff With Elevated Cleaning Expectations















HEALTHY SCHOOLS: PRIORITIZING HEALTH November 2021
Top Health Challenges Facing Schools


HEALTHY SCHOOLS: PRIORITIZING HEALTH November 2021
Funding Can Improve Facilities, Standard Protocols



HAND DRYING HYGIENICS October 2021
Key Benefits Of Hand Towels, Dispensers



BRINGING IN A BIT OF COLOR October 2021
Color-coding Microfiber Improves Processes





A MOUNTAIN WORTH CLIMBING August 2021
Purchasing Priorities For Facility Cleaning Managers










IAQ AND CLEAN CARPETS August 2021
Health Benefits Of Vacuum Cleaners












A RETURN TO CARPET CARE June 2021
Health Benefits Of A Carpet Care Program


FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Floor Care Tips As Facilities Reopen









ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES April 2021
Hybrid Learning Enhances School Cleaning


A HOLISTIC HANDWASHING APPROACH April 2021
Hand Hygiene Tips For Healthcare Facilities



A HOLISTIC HANDWASHING APPROACH April 2021
Key Locations For Hand Sanitizer Stations
























RAMPING UP PPE PROTOCOLS November 2020
Steps For Implementing PPE







THE HILL I’LL DIE UPON October 2020
Teaching Cleaning Fundamentals




GIVING GREEN THE GO-AHEAD October 2020
Adopting Ergonomic Tools, Training




HAND HYGIENE AND COVID-19 September 2020
Handwashing Key To Infection Prevention


CLEANING DURING COVID SHUTDOWN September 2020
Reopening Requires Multi-Department Planning




















A JOURNEY TO HEALTHY FLOORING PROGRAMS June 2020
Polished Concrete Flooring Trims Spending, Improves Sustainability


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




PREPARATION IS THE BEST PROTECTION June 2020
Facility Managers Must Know How To Fight Pandemics




















SUPERBUGS IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH February 2020
Superbugs Spreading From Soft Surfaces, Too


EVOLVING WITH EVS February 2020
Determining EVS Protocol In Healthcare Facilities


































CRACKING THE CODE October 2019
Fighting Infections In Healthcare Facilities











DON’T NEGLECT SOFT SURFACES IN PATIENT ROOMS September 2019
Hospital Bed Mattress, Curtains Require Attention


DON’T NEGLECT SOFT SURFACES IN PATIENT ROOMS September 2019
Alternatives To Disinfecting Soft Surfaces


















FACES OF THE FRONTLINE June 2019
Chicago Day Porter Known For Kindness, Hard Work


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


INDUSTRY STATISTICS April 2019
2019 Building Service Contractor Market Report


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


LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE LABRINTH April 2019
Buying Groups Help Distributors Win In Healthcare


THE AIR WE BREATHE April 2019
Identify And Eliminate Indoor Air Pollutants


THE AIR WE BREATHE April 2019
How To Clean The Air


THE AIR WE BREATHE April 2019
Systems That Tackle Indoor Air Contaminants


APPEALING TO CUSTOMERS February 2019
Why BSCs Should Embrace Sustainability



BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Survey: Why Schools Implement Green Cleaning


BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Driving The Green Cleaning Movement In Schools


BENCHMARKING THE GREEN CLEANING MOVEMENT February 2019
Advocating For Health Schools


CONTROLLING DUST CONTROLS INFECTIONS February 2019
Using Vacuums To Fight The Spread Of Infections


CONTROLLING DUST CONTROLS INFECTIONS February 2019
Vacuum Features Best Suited For Healthcare Facilities





FACILITY FOCUS November 2018
Fighting Contamination In Recycling


THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Alternatives To Traditional Waste And Recycling


THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Truly Sustainable Method To Managing Waste


THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN November 2018
Gaining Support For Sustainable Initiatives



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


STOP THE TRANSPORT OF PATHOGENS October 2018
Cleaning Technology Fights Contamination




DEFANGING THE DUST BUNNIES September 2018
Tips To Tackling Dust And Improving Health




DIVERSIFYING INTO NEW CHEMICAL PROPORTIONER MARKETS August 2018
Warewashing and Laundry Programs Can Help Distributors Grow Profits



PRIORITIZING CLEANING OVER EVERYTHING ELSE August 2018
Dirty Schools Impact Student Performance


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



OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Techniques To Achieving Green Cleaning Buy-In


OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Research That Supports Sustainability In Schools


OVERCOME COMMON GREEN CLEANING MISTAKES August 2018
Communicating And Promoting Green Cleaning Initiatives



CLEANING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND August 2018
Campus Residents Push For Green And Sustainable Initiatives


CLEANING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND August 2018
University Specializes On Strategies Resulting In Success


CLEANING THAT FOCUSES ON STUDENT HEALTH August 2018
Schools Shift Focus To Cleaning For Health











FROM THE EDITOR July 2018
Germs Deserve Our Attention








PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018
Evolution Of Green Cleaning Initiatives


PROGRESS IN GREEN CLEANING April 2018
Future Of Cleaning Green


IF YOU CAN’T BEAT ‘EM, REDIRECT ‘EM April 2018
Techniques To Steer Facility Initiatives In A More Sustainable Direction




REACHING INTO THE RAFTERS February 2018
Vacuums That Tackle Previously Neglected Surfaces


REACHING INTO THE RAFTERS February 2018
Using Proper Vacuuming Equipment Promotes Health And Safety




PREVENTING HAND-HYGIENE FAILURES IN HEALTHCARE February 2018
Hurdles In Changing Handwashing Habits


PREVENTING HAND-HYGIENE FAILURES IN HEALTHCARE February 2018
Joint Commission Pushes For Improved Hand Hygiene


PREVENTING HAND-HYGIENE FAILURES IN HEALTHCARE February 2018
Advantages Of Handwashing Monitoring Systems




TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Sustainable Cleaning Is A Shared Responsibility


TEAMING UP ON GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Initiatives


GETTING THE RIGHT WORDS OUT November 2017
Communicating Green Cleaning Advantages


GREEN CLEANING TRENDS November 2017
Survey Outlines Sustainable Cleaning Initiatives


SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Building Operations Supports Human Health And Wellness


SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Cleaning Standards That Focus On Wellness


SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON OCCUPANT WELLNESS November 2017
Cleaning That Limits Toxic Exposure


HEALTH BENEFITS DRIVE GREEN CLEANING November 2017
Using Green Cleaning To Promote Occupant Health





FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Shifting From Green Cleaning To Sustainability


FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Steps To Implementing Green Cleaning Programs


FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
Introducing Green Products And Processes


FIVE STEPS TO GOING GREEN October 2017
How Vendors Help Support Sustainability


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Promoting Green Cleaning In Schools


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Soliciting Green Cleaning Buy-In


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Stats That Support Sustainability


THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE CHANGE September 2017
Partners That Help Promote Green


A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST September 2017
Cleaning Challenges With Breakfast In The Classroom


A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST September 2017
A Team Effort Keeps Schools Clean


A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST September 2017
Responding To Spills


A CLEAN SWEEP FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST September 2017
How New Programs Impact Cleaning


AN EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCE August 2017
Seminars Tout Green And Healthy Schools


ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Steps To Transitioning To Green Cleaning


ASSESSING YOUR SUSTAINABLE CLEANING PROGRAM August 2017
Creating A Sustainability Plan



HEALTHCARE’S BIGGEST ODOR OFFENDERS May 2017
Controlling Healthcare Odors


HEALTHCARE’S BIGGEST ODOR OFFENDERS May 2017
Healthcare Odor Hot Spots


HEALTHCARE’S BIGGEST ODOR OFFENDERS May 2017
Cleaning Combats Odors



THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Perfecting Cleaning For Health


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


THE SCIENCE OF GREEN CLEANING April 2017
Growing A Green Cleaning Program


HAI PREVENTION November 2016
How Jan/san Distributors Can Help Combat Healthcare-associated Infections
Distributors play a key role in reducing the 1.7 million HAIs occurring annually

TEACHING GREEN September 2016
School Launches Cleaning For Health Program
Steps that Clarke County School District took to improve the health of their students and staff

TEACHING GREEN September 2016
Healthy Schools: Getting Buy-In From Staff


DESIGNING FOR INFECTION CONTROL September 2016
Healthcare Designs That Aid In Infection Prevention


DESIGNING FOR INFECTION CONTROL September 2016
Surfaces That Help An Infection Control Program


DESIGNING FOR INFECTION CONTROL September 2016
Considering Cleaning Processes When Designing Facilities



EFFECTIVE INFECTION PREVENTION August 2016
Technology That Prevents Hospital Acquired Infections



LEADING A MOVEMENT June 2016
Implementing A Green Cleaning Program


LEADING A MOVEMENT June 2016
Promoting Healthy Cleaning Practices


GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Promoting Student Health And Sustainable Cleaning


GREEN CLEANING INITIATIVES FOR HEALTHIER SCHOOLS May 2016
Measuring Green Cleaning Milestones


ENGAGING AND ENCOURAGING STAFF May 2016
Leadership Techniques That Encourage Cleaning Workers


ENGAGING AND ENCOURAGING STAFF May 2016
Encouraging And Motiving Staff


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


BUILDING A GREEN TEAM April 2016
Tips For Managers Launching Green Cleaning Programs



QUIET PLEASE February 2016
Benefits Of Quiet Equipment





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


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Using Aqueous Ozone To Clean For Health


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Green Cleaning Supports University Goals


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Involving Students To Help Grow Green Programs


IDEAS FOR GREEN CLEANING October 2015
Greening Pest Control Processes



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


ANTIBACTERIAL SOAPS UNDER ATTACK November 2014
Triclosan Soap Manufacturers Must Prove Health Benefits


HEALTHCARE HAND WASHING ON THE RISE October 2014
Improving Hand Washing Compliance


HEALTHCARE HAND WASHING ON THE RISE October 2014
Hand Washing Programs Can Reduce Hospital Infections


HEALTHCARE HAND WASHING ON THE RISE October 2014
Hand Washing Posters Reinforce Compliance


HEALTHCARE HAND WASHING ON THE RISE October 2014
Hand Hygiene Goes High Tech





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




HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2014
BSCs Fill In Medical Cleaning Staff Gaps



HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2014
Infection Control Training Is Key To Success



BOOST HAND WASHING COMPLIANCE May 2014
Hand Hygiene Monitoring and Surveillance Systems


BOOST HAND WASHING COMPLIANCE May 2014
Engage Staff To Increase Handwashing Compliance Rates



LABOR AND THE LAW April 2014
Employer Obligations For Health Laws


MANUFACTURER ROUNDTABLE: GETTING CUSTOMERS ON BOARD WITH PROPER CARPET CLEANING April 2014
Cleaning Carpets for Occupant Health


K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
H2Only Renewable Cleaning Puts Water Tech Into Practice


K-12 SCHOOLS: IDEAL FACILITIES FOR GREEN CLEANING February 2014
Commercial Cleaning Corp. Shares Green School Cleaning Guidelines


PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON BUDGETS February 2014
Promoting Cleaning Efficiencies As Budgets Get Cut


PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON BUDGETS February 2014
Boosting Cleaning Efficiencies: Where To Start


PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON BUDGETS February 2014
A Team Cleaning Approach To Efficiency


PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON BUDGETS February 2014
Cleaning Equipment That Streamlines Processes


PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON BUDGETS February 2014
Creating A Quality Assurance Cleaning Program





SM SALES SURVEY: SLOW GROWTH October 2013
Healthcare, Industrial Cleaning Fuel Jan/San Sales




GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Learning The GHS Glossary




UPCLOSE: FLOOR CARE WISE BUYS September 2013
Increase Value With Multi-Task Floor Machines


UPCLOSE: FLOOR CARE WISE BUYS September 2013
Floor Equipment Training Matters


UPCLOSE: FLOOR CARE WISE BUYS September 2013
Floor Care Equipment Buyers Place Ease-of-use Over Price


UPCLOSE: FLOOR CARE WISE BUYS September 2013
Finding Floor Machines Built To Last


SHEDDING LIGHT ON ENZYMATIC CLEANERS August 2013
Controlling Odors Using Enzyme Cleaners


SHEDDING LIGHT ON ENZYMATIC CLEANERS August 2013
Performance, Green Benefits Of Enzymatic Cleaners


SHEDDING LIGHT ON ENZYMATIC CLEANERS August 2013
Proper Handling And Use of Enzyme Cleaners


UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING August 2013
Disinfecting For Health


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



CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH June 2013
Infection Prevention Techniques That Work


HEALTHCARE CLEANING: HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS June 2013
Cleaning For Hospital-Acquired Infections
With the right products and procedures, BSCs can prevent the spread of Norovirus, C. diff, MRSA and CRE

HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Challenges Of Infection Control Cleaning


HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Building Healthcare Cleaning Services


HEALTHCARE CLEANING June 2013
Monitoring Infection Control Cleaning Results





HOSPITAL-GRADE CLEANING PAYS OFF IN ANY MARKET April 2013
BSCs Expand Infection Control Services



COMMERCIAL HAND DRYERS IN HIGH DEMAND April 2013
New Hand Dryer Models are Hygienic and 'Hip'




















SLIP AND FALL November 2012
Slip-and-Fall Accidents More Prevalent In Healthcare Facilities
Jan/san distributors can help prevent slip-and-fall accidents by training janitorial staffs on proper facility maintenance



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


June 2012
Coverall's New CEO
Rick Ascolese takes over Coverall Health-Based Cleaning Systems


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








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







June 2011
Hospitals Target Infection Control Issues
Hospitals focus on providing safe environments through cleaning for health


June 2011
Sanitization Is Top Priority in Health Care
Hospitals focus on providing safe environments through cleaning for health



MARKET PROFILE May 2011
Healthcare Accounts Require Dedication To Specialized Cleaning
Medical clinics, dental and doctor offices, surgical centers and imaging facilities are a lucrative niche

IN THE NEWS May 2011
USGBC Introduces LEED For Healthcare
Outlining environmentally responsible design and construction requirements for both new and existing buildings








COVER STORY February 2011
Health Scare
How BSCs are preparing for possible implementation of health care reform legislation

FEATURES February 2011
Defining Green and Sustainability
Sorting through the green and sustainable lexicon

AROUND THE INDUSTRY October 2010
Green Buildings Improve Occupant Health


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





REGARDING... May 2009
Cleaning Receives Mixed Messages



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

UP CLOSE June 2008
Soaps: The Crossover Appeal To Multiple Markets
Certain features make specific soaps desirable for more than one business sector

BUSINESSCENTER April 2008
Health Insurance Costs Reduced With Wellness Programs
When workers are healthy, they are usually more productive and happier at work



MARKET BY MARKET: EDUCATION February 2008
Keeping The MRSA Bacteria At Bay
What cleaning managers should know about beating the "Superbug"




CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 January 2008
Green Cleaning In Educational Facilities









FEATURE August 2007
Cleaning for Health
Preventing cross-contamination starts with the right products and proper training







MARKET BY MARKET: HEALTH CARE April 2007
Meeting OSHA Regulations
An overview of health care facility due diligence

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT April 2007
Schools Ripe For Green Cleaning
The time is now for BSCs to win green cleaning contracts in schools


ASHKINONGREEN March 2007
Does ‘Green’ Mean Cleaning For Health?
Typically, cleaning is seen as a commodity because customers think all cleaning is the same
















INFECTION CONTROL October 2006
Reducing Disease In Healthcare Facilities
How to prevent the spread of C-diff, MRSA and VRE



CLEANING FOR HEALTH August 2006
A Healthy Alternative to Clean
From products to practices: The art of cleaning with a serious eye on building occupant health

THECPINTERVIEW August 2006
Patti Costello, ASHES
The state of the healthcare market and what BSCs need to know before cleaning its facilities




GREENGUIDE July 2006
Health Care Green Cleaning: Healthy Cleaning For Healthy Patients
Hospitals and contractors are finding that good old water can work a lot better than chemicals


HEALTH & SAFETY November 2005
Cleaning For Health And Healthy Buildings: Customer Q&A
Cleaning professionals weigh in on healthy buildings

HEALTH November 2004
Facing The Flu?
The vaccine shortage will challenge BSCs, but they can help customers and workers stay healthy