Disinfection

How to Identify Authentically Botanical Disinfectants
October 29, 2025 Kelly MacMillan-Versluis

How to Identify Authentically Botanical Disinfectants

Products

Authentically botanical disinfectants provide comparable effectiveness to synthetic cleaning products, but without the risk of harsh side effects.

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Putting Safer Choice  Products to the Test
October 13, 2025 Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

Putting Safer Choice Products to the Test

Health and Safety

Choosing products with safer ingredients leads to fewer health and safety incidents, better indoor air quality, less water usage, improved waste reduction, and supply chain transparency.

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Preparing for Cold and Flu Season
September 29, 2025 Dale Franke

Preparing for Cold and Flu Season

Infection Control

Proactive facility managers, custodial teams, and building service contractors are gearing up for that time of year again: cold and flu season.

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Eco-Conscious Cleaning for Healthier Schools
September 17, 2025 Kirsten Hochberg

Eco-Conscious Cleaning for Healthier Schools

Health and Safety

The requirements for schools are shifting significantly towards eco-conscious and environmentally preferable practices.

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Improve Restroom Hygiene by Reducing Urinal Splashback
August 25, 2025 Klaus Reichardt

Improve Restroom Hygiene by Reducing Urinal Splashback

Restrooms

Splashback commonly occurs when urine hits the water stored at the base of a conventional urinal or strikes its sides. The resulting droplets can then become airborne, creating unsanitary conditions in public restrooms, potentially spreading germs.

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The ABCs of Back-to-School Cleaning
August 14, 2025 Rob Heglin

The ABCs of Back-to-School Cleaning

Products

To get school buildings ready for the hustle and bustle of students and staff, it’s time for custodial teams to conduct a top to bottom cleaning.

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Preparing Evacuation Shelters for Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
July 9, 2025 Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

Preparing Evacuation Shelters for Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters

Infection Control

While shelters are critical for the immediate safety and protection of displaced individuals, they also create conditions for spreading infectious diseases.

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Protecting Women From  Cleaning Chemical Hazards
June 13, 2025 Dr. Rebecca Basom & Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner & Dr. Omrana Pasha-Razzak

Protecting Women From Cleaning Chemical Hazards

Health and Safety

Research has shown that frequent exposure to cleaning chemicals can harm your respiratory and reproductive health and negatively affect your long-term well-being, including increasing the risk of congenital abnormalities and cancer.

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How to Select Eco-Conscious Cleaners and Disinfectants
May 8, 2025 Kirsten Hochberg

How to Select Eco-Conscious Cleaners and Disinfectants

Products

Cleaning professionals facing challenges in finding eco-conscious products can take five steps to source the best products for their facility.

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cleaning, spray bottle
April 21, 2025 Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

ISSA Launches Community of Practice to Empower Cleaning Professionals

Training

The Safer Choices Forum initiative provides essential resources, expert insights, and networking opportunities to drive safer, more sustainable cleaning solutions.

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nursing home, assisted living
April 9, 2025 Joshua Schwartz

The Future of Disinfection in Senior Care Facilities

Products

Electrolyzed water, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical-based disinfectants, is produced through an electrochemical process.

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high-touch surfaces, doorknob, cleaning
March 17, 2025 Craig Lott

Strategic Antimicrobial Approaches for Cleaner Facilities

Infection Control

The various types of antimicrobial treatments include built-in antimicrobials integrated into materials and textiles during manufacturing.

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