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Disinfecting a wheelchair
September 11, 2023 Julie Dumais-Nakos

Wipe Out HAIs Without Ruining Your Medical Mobility Equipment

Infection Control

Before selecting a disinfectant that's optimal for your facility's mobility equipment, you’ll first need to establish compatibility between the considered disinfectant and the equipment's materials.

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Optical brightener
September 8, 2023 Mark Violand

Should You Use Optical Brighteners on Carpet?

Carpet

Because optical brighteners do such a great job making clothes whiter and brighter, it’s very common to find them added to carpet cleaning detergents, as well as spot and stain removers. But is it really a good idea to use an optical brightener on carpet?

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sink, drain
September 1, 2023 Robert Kravitz

Mastering the Art of Keeping Drains Clean and Healthy

Infection Control

Dark and moist sink drains are a perfect setting for germs to thrive.

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Mike Fabian
August 9, 2023 Sponsored by Spartan

Custodial Management Made Simple with CompuClean by Spartan

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In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Spartan Chemical Company, Mike Fabian explains how CompuClean software can help facility managers become much more efficient through technology.

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Resilient Floors
August 2, 2023 HCPA Floor Care Products Division

Maintaining Your School’s Resilient Floors

Hard Floors

For many educational facilities, resilient floor maintenance is the largest single task. Because this work is so demanding, the custodial staff must use their time effectively. But with the right approach, facility managers can optimize floor maintenance, to keep costs down while your floors still look great.

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Maintaining a Rented Office Space
August 2, 2023 Bryan Christiansen

Maintaining a Rented Office Space

Facility Management

There’s more to maintaining an office space than emptying the trash cans and turning out the lights when employees go home for the evening.

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gym, health club, fitness center, exercise equipment, treadmill
August 1, 2023 Joshua Schwartz

Going Green in the Gym

Health and Safety

Gym managers should implement an institutional cleaning policy that’s proactive, thoughtful, and keeps their buildings both healthy and clean—which, perhaps surprisingly, are not quite the same thing. 

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A Real Estate Executive’s View of Sustainability and the Cleaning Industry
July 18, 2023

A Real Estate Executive’s View of Sustainability and the Cleaning Industry

Business and Management

Steve Ashkin, the founder of The Ashkin Group, interviews David W. Hewett with a focus on property management, sustainability efforts, and the cleaning industry.

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Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner ISSA Alert CMM
July 17, 2023 Jeff Cross

Blood on a Plane: The Hazards and Risks for Travelers

Health and Safety

For this ISSA Cleaning Industry Alert, Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, senior director of the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, discusses what should happen when blood contaminates a plane.

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ST Welch CMM
June 21, 2023 Sponsored by Spartan

The Science of Cleaners and Degreasers Simplified

Products

In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Spartan Chemical Company, ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross talks to Jason Welch, a microbiologist and formulating chemist with Spartan, about two products frequently used by industry professionals: cleaners and degreasers.

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Mechanical Marvels: The Autonomous Revolution by Kärcher
June 13, 2023 Sponsored by Kärcher

Mechanical Marvels: The Autonomous Revolution by Kärcher

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In this episode of Straight Talk!, sponsored by Kärcher, Gary Ashurst, the company’s Institutional and Aftersales Business Unit executive vice president, discusses how Kärcher is helping building service contractors (BSCs) and facility managers through autonomous floor cleaning equipment.

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Zephyr
June 8, 2023 Sponsored by Zephyr

Zephyr: From Humble Beginnings to an International Force

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In this episode of Straight Talk, sponsored by Zephyr, R.J. Lindstrom, president of Zephyr Manufacturing, discusses the company's rise over nearly 100 years—from humble beginnings to a proven track record of success within the industry.

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