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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






EMBRACING EFFECTIVE IAQ August 2024
Effective Equipment to Maintain Air Quality



EMBRACING EFFECTIVE IAQ August 2024
Identify and Prevent Poor IAQ Pitfalls


AN EYE ON INNOVATION August 2024
Top Industry Products Used in Facilities



















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


MAINTAINING HANDWASHING MOMENTUM April 2024
Overlooked Areas for Soap and Sanitizer Dispensers


MAINTAINING HANDWASHING MOMENTUM April 2024
How to Improve Hand Hygiene Programs

















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























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















SAFETY TRAINING: PROTECTING STAFF FROM PATHOGENS  June 2023
Bloodborne Pathogens Training: Why It’s Important 





















MOVING TO THE MAINSTREAM March 2023
Training Tips for Electrostatic Spraying


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







































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










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








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






ARE YOU READY FOR WELL? June 2022
WELL Certification Emphasizes Facility Reopening




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


IN THE FIELD: INFECTION CONTROL April 2022
Green Cleaning Initiatives That Battle Infection Control
Complementary Cleaning Strategies
















EATING CLEAN February 2022
Preventing Infections in Foodservice Areas










































BUILDING A BLUEPRINT September 2021
Infection Control Strategies For The Future







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
Nanotechnology Boosts Infection Control Efforts





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




















FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Floor Care Tips As Facilities Reopen


FOLLOWING THE STEPS June 2021
Machine Maintenance Prevents Infection Spread


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


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


KEEPING DOORS OPEN April 2021
Tips For Improving Employee Morale





TOP PRODUCTS FOR HAND HYGIENE February 2021
Handwashing Stations Pivotal To Infection Control




ALL EYES ON DISINFECTING February 2021
Electrostatic Efficiently Targets Germs






EVALUATING CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES November 2020
Tips For Choosing Between Infection Prevention Technologies



STRATEGIC USE OF CHEMICALS November 2020
Green-Friendly Infection Control Practices




CLEAN STARTS WITH CLEAN MACHINES November 2020
Workloading For Machine Maintenance




DIAGNOSING DISPENSING METHODS October 2020
Infection Prevention Dispensing Technologies


COLOR CODING PROVIDES SIMPLIFICATION October 2020
Simple Steps To Reduce Cross-Contamination


A GOOD KIND OF TRAFFIC October 2020
Changing Facility Foot Traffic Can Make Cleaning Easier




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


HAND HYGIENE AND COVID-19 September 2020
Facilities To Adopt Touchless Products


MAINTAINING ORDER September 2020
Promoting Effective COVID-19 Protocol


ADAPTING TO COVID-19 CHALLENGES June 2020
Connecting With Staff And Maintaining Morale


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




CORDED VS. CORDLESS CONSIDERATIONS April 2020
BSC Vacuum Selection Depends On Price, Facility Type








CURATIVE CLEANING PLAN COMBATS COLDS AND FLU February 2020
Promoting Hygiene To Minimize Infections


EDITOR'S NOTE February 2020
Coronavirus Stresses Cleaning Education



















CRACKING THE CODE October 2019
Fighting Infections In Healthcare Facilities


CRACKING THE CODE October 2019
The Importance Of Cleaning In Foodservice Areas



FROM THE EDITOR: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER October 2019
Facility Managers Use Data To Support Cleaning Initiatives




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






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


April 2019
Communicating Value


ZEROING IN ON GERMS April 2019
Top Hiding Spots For Germs And Bacteria


ZEROING IN ON GERMS April 2019
Schools Tackle Germ Hotspots


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


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


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


GIVING GERMS MORE ATTENTION November 2018
High-Touch Surfaces Need Improved Disinfecting


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


STOP THE TRANSPORT OF PATHOGENS October 2018
Cleaning Technology Fights Contamination



PROPONENTS OF PROPORTIONERS October 2018
What To Consider When Introducing Proportioners


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



SPREADING AROUND SICKNESS August 2018
Hospital Floors Wrongfully Ignored





















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


CHOOSING FULL COVERAGE June 2018
Reduce Labor Costs With Electrostatic Cleaners




KNOCK OUT June 2018
Fighting For Insourced Cleaning





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




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










PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION September 2017
Keeping Housekeeping Carts Clean


PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION September 2017
Cleaning Of Carts Gets Overlooked


PREVENTING CART CONTAMINATION September 2017
Customizing Custodial Carts


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


SCHOOL STARTS WITH CLEAN HANDS August 2017
Hand Washing Prevents Cold And Flu


SCHOOL STARTS WITH CLEAN HANDS August 2017
Positioning Soap And Sanitizer


SCHOOL STARTS WITH CLEAN HANDS August 2017
Tips To Encouraging Hand Washing



COMBATING THE COMMON COLD June 2017
Advice For Fighting infections


COMBATING THE COMMON COLD June 2017
Preventing The Spread Of Rhinovirus


COMBATING THE COMMON COLD June 2017
Hand Hygiene Rules For Controlling Infections


COMBATING THE COMMON COLD June 2017
Cleaning Tips For Cold And Flu Season


EFFECTIVE DISINFECTION TECHNIQUES May 2017
Products That Effectively Target Pathogens


CLEANING FOR COMFORT May 2017
Improving Disinfection Techniques



PRESERVING LAUNDRY STANDARDS April 2017
Proper Laundering Aids In Infection Prevention
The role that laundry facilities play in proper infection prevention strategies



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



NOROVIRUS IS A THREAT TO SCHOOLS October 2016
How To Prevent A Norovirus Infection



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




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


SIGNS OF HEALTHY HANDS February 2016
The Cost Of Poor Hand Hygiene


SIGNS OF HEALTHY HANDS February 2016
Proper Hand Washing Techniques


SIGNS OF HEALTHY HANDS February 2016
Products That Improve Hand Washing Compliance


SIGNS OF HEALTHY HANDS February 2016
Help With Hand Washing




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


STOPPING SCHOOL OUTBREAKS June 2015
How School Cleaning Affects Attendance



PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS June 2015
BSCs Must Now Have Plans For Pandemic Diseases



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


REDUCING INFECTION HAZARDS May 2015
Protect Workers From Medical Waste


REDUCING INFECTION HAZARDS May 2015
What Is Considered Medical Waste


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


CLEARING THE AIR ON HAND DRYERS February 2015
How Hand Dryers Contribute To Restroom Hygiene



THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Microfiber Cloths Excel Over Cotton


THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Proper Use Of Cleaning Cloths Prevent Cross-Contamination


THE DIRT ON CLEANING CLOTHS November 2014
Do’s And Don’ts Of Laundering


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


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


PREVENTING THE OFFICE OUTBREAK August 2014
Cleaning Can Reduce Absenteeism In The Workplace







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


TEACHING GERM WARFARE June 2014
Breaking Down How Germs Are Spread


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

PROTECTING PASSENGERS April 2014
Preventing Infection In Transportation Centers




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



UPCLOSE: WIPE AWAY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS February 2014
Study On Laundered Towels Finds E. Coli, Tetanus


UPCLOSE: WIPE AWAY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS February 2014
Cloth Vs. Disposable Towels


UPCLOSE: WIPE AWAY HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTIONS February 2014
Training Hospital Cleaners To Use Wet Wipes


UNROLLING TOILET TISSUE SANITATION November 2013
Reducing Cross-Contamination Of Toilet Tissue


UNROLLING TOILET TISSUE SANITATION November 2013
Minimizing Microbes on Toilet Tissue Dispensers




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


WEIGHING THE OPTIONS October 2013
Tips To Selecting Soaps And Sanitizers






DOWN AND DIRTY: CLEANING FREQUENTLY TOUCHED OBJECTS FOR HEALTH October 2013
Infection Control: Cleaning Frequently Touched Objects




UPCLOSE: CLEANING IS NOT THE SAME AS DISINFECTING August 2013
Establishing Cleaning and Disinfecting Frequencies In Contracts


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




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
Monitoring Infection Control Cleaning Results




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


THE FIGHT AGAINST C. DIFF April 2013
How To Prevent C. diff Through Better Cleaning


THE FIGHT AGAINST C. DIFF April 2013
Bleach and Other Chemicals Effective Against C. diff


THE FIGHT AGAINST C. DIFF April 2013
Chemical Alternatives For Preventing C. diff


THE FIGHT AGAINST C. DIFF April 2013
C. diff Cleaning Procedures


THE FIGHT AGAINST C. DIFF April 2013
C. diff Prevention: Hand Washing



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



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













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









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









April 2012
Understanding The Need for Disinfection
Answers to some of the most common disinfection questions


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
Correlating Products and Procedures For Food Preparation Areas
Understandable and regular training must take center stage in proper foodservice sanitation and infection control























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







MANUFACTURER FORUM April 2011
Chemical Alternatives To Green Disinfectants




INFECTION CONTROL January 2011
Check-Up On Hospital Cleaning
Changes to how hospitals are reimbursed for Medicare and Medicaid patients have cleaning staffs ramping up their cleaning efforts

EDITORIAL October 2010
Infection Control Should Never Rest



INFECTION CONTROL August 2010
MRSA Still A Concern For Schools
As a new academic year approaches, distributors can help custodial crews prepare for possible staph infections


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

UP CLOSE: INFECTION CONTROL November 2009
Combatting H1N1 In Office Buildings
Proper disinfection methods and hand washing are critical to reducing influenza outbreaks

FEATURES September 2009
Infection Control: Flushing Away Germs
Preventing Cross-Contamination in the Restroom

ONLINE REPORT April 2009
Swine Flu Resource Information


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

NEWSWORTHY February 2006
C-diff: Hospitals' New Health Threat