The Safer Choices Forum initiative provides essential resources, expert insights, and networking opportunities to drive safer, more sustainable cleaning solutions.
ArticleDisinfection
Electrolyzed water, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical-based disinfectants, is produced through an electrochemical process.
ArticleStrategic Antimicrobial Approaches for Cleaner Facilities
Infection Control
The various types of antimicrobial treatments include built-in antimicrobials integrated into materials and textiles during manufacturing.
ArticleFAQs on Disinfectant Active Ingredients
Infection Control
Like any tool, disinfectants are most effective and safe when cleaning crews use them properly.
ArticleClean Spaces Equal Healthier Lives
Training
Cleaning product users are looking for ways to clean well, at a reasonable price, and without harm to those who use the indoor space.
ArticleGo on Pathogen Patrol: Arm Yourself with Cleaning and Disinfecting Tips to Combat Facility Germs
Infection Control
Target germ hotspots and optimize cleaning frequencies by pinpointing high-touch and high-traffic areas most prone to harboring germs.
VideoWipe Up Germs This Cold and Flu Season
Health and Safety
Flu attack rates among subgroups of college students can reach as high as 73% of the student population.
ArticleCleaning Techniques to Stop the Spread of Norovirus
Infection Control
Norovirus immunity is short-lived, and a person can have multiple norovirus infections in one winter season.
ArticlePreventing the Spread of Norovirus—Time Is of the Essence
Infection Control
Quick action to clean and disinfect potentially contaminated surfaces or objects can be critical to help prevent the spread of norovirus.
ArticleDisinfection and Hygiene in Schools
Health and Safety
Schools are recognizing that maintaining clean, safe and healthy environments is essential not just for preventing the spread of illness but also for supporting students' regular attendance.
ArticleBeware of Biofilms
Infection Control
Estimates link between 65% and 80% of all bacterial and chronic infections to biofilms, clusters of living, reproducing microorganisms.
ArticleHealth 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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