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Beware of Biofilms
December 6, 2024 Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

Beware of Biofilms

Infection Control

Estimates link between 65% and 80% of all bacterial and chronic infections to biofilms, clusters of living, reproducing microorganisms.

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Simplify Cleaning in Food Service Facilities
November 25, 2024 Esperanza Carrion

Simplify Cleaning in Food Service Facilities

Training

In sectors like foodservice, impeccable hygiene is paramount and maintaining a well-trained staff can be challenging.

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Health First—Cleaning for Health Versus Appearance and Smell
August 9, 2024

Health First—Cleaning for Health Versus Appearance and Smell

Health and Safety

Health First, a free webinar presented by Cleaning & Maintenance Management, provides strategies for starting—or enhancing—a cleaning for health program.

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Don’t Fear What’s Lurking in Healthcare Facility Restrooms
July 15, 2024 Kathleen Misovic

Don’t Fear What’s Lurking in Healthcare Facility Restrooms

Infection Control

People with contagious illnesses who enter hospitals can transmit pathogens to surfaces, including restroom areas. Hospital environmental services teams must be diligent in cleaning and disinfecting these surfaces.

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The Faces of Healthcare and Hospitality
June 19, 2024

The Faces of Healthcare and Hospitality

Health and Safety

Isaac Johnson, Aramark Healthcare+ vice president of operations, explains the importance of environmental services (EVS) and housekeeping to the overall environment and care of a hospital.

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Spread Cleanliness, Not Germs
November 15, 2023 Lori Strazdas

Spread Cleanliness, Not Germs

Infection Control

Cross contamination is the spread or transfer of germs from one area, surface, or person to another, often through improper cleaning practices.

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Young man making salad for a customer
October 16, 2023 Angela Guajardo

Keep Salmonella Off the Menu

Health and Safety

Learn expert advice on hygiene, training, and best practices to ensure diner safety and prevent foodborne illnesses in commercial kitchens.

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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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Restroom Care Goes Smart
August 4, 2023

Restroom Care Goes Smart

Restrooms

Featuring the advice of industry experts, this one-hour webinar by Cleaning & Maintenance Management provides the guidance to help you effectively tackle the most complained about area of any building: The restroom.

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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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cleaning, cleaning service, spring cleaning
July 17, 2023 Julia Walsh

Freshen Your Facility With Focused Cleaning This Summer

Facility Management

If you missed the opportunity to do a spring cleaning, summer is also the perfect time to deep clean your facilities and remove build-up from all types of weather. Luckily for us, modern-day tools and technology can make the once tedious chore a breeze. With a detailed plan in place, the right products and solutions will refresh your facility in no time.

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Disposable gloves, PPE
May 22, 2023 Eric Phipps

Hands-On PPE Advice

Products

Whether you’re an environmental services worker in a hospital or a custodian in a school or office, the first piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) you most likely reach for is a pair of disposable gloves.

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