Lessons learned from the United States' first Ebola patient
Building service contractors (BSCs) consistently face the delicate balance of keeping prices attractive, yet high enough to keep the doors open, pay their employees, and still turn a profit at the end of the day.
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Consider that there are more than 80,000 different chemicals used every day in workplaces across the nation. Are you following protocol for labeling them properly?
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Concrete does not necessarily require as much attention as other types of hard-surface floors, although it does require specific types of cleaning and care.
Many medical centers are utilizing new, innovative products and systems to boost cleanliness levels, combat increasingly resistant germs, and deliver a new level of service.
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Last October, the United States' first Ebola patient was treated at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, TX.
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Safety is an important topic for any organization; minimizing risks to staff and those we service is always a high priority.
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Hands-free floor care scrubbers that can maneuver the halls of a hospital on their own are quickly becoming a sought-after solution in the fight against infection.
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Are you integrating all of your costs into your budget proposals and bids? Make sure to consider these costs and types of services.
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In order to take our place as professional partners in the field of facility management, we have to be more serious about accountability.
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For Tennyson Court Assisted Living and Memory Care in Buffalo, NY, providing a clean, safe, and inviting environment for residents and visitors is critically important.
Articleecore™ by Spartan Chemical Co., Inc. is a dual-technology fragrance diffusion system. Completely free of solvents, propellants, HFCs, and VOCs, ecore is not only safer for building occupants but safer for the environment. With no batteries to change and no energy consumption, the system continues to refresh the room all day through natural airflow. This product is available in four different fragrances: citrus mango, fresh linen, fresh scent, and flower power.
The EB30 is a battery-operated mini-sweeper system with a 12-inch wide footprint. The EB30 comes with a removable, 7.2-volt rechargeable battery that provides a full charge in about 12 hours, and has a powerful brush head that sweeps debris into an easily removable 1-liter bin. This system is designed for quick cleaning entries, hallways, mats, and other carpeted areas. The EB30 is also quiet at just 56 decibels.
Clorox® Urine Remover is formulated to remove urine stains and to eliminate—not mask—odors. The product uses hydrogen peroxide to destroy uric acid crystals and break down the cell structure of naturally occurring sources of odor. It is available in Clorox’s SMART TUBE® Technology to eliminate product waste, and is intended for use on porous surfaces, such as grout and concrete, and soft surfaces, such as mattresses, carpet, and upholstery.
The PEX Series carpet extractors are designed with a precision balanced, upright design for easy transport and loading or unloading by one person. This upright design also improves airflow through the machine, making it more powerful and effective. The system has a built-in wand caddy, retractable hose wrap, and built-in cord wrap reducing the need to carry multiple accessories. The system is also very quiet, providing a safer, quieter cleaning environment for you and your customers.
Introducing the Space Station™, a cart-top locking console for a variety of housekeeping carts, designed to increase effectiveness and safety. The Space Station offers 2.4 cubic feet of interior storage space and allows for chemicals to be left on top of the cart and locked securely when the cart is unattended, while also helping to assure that all carts are fully stocked. Space Station fits on top of Geerpres® Odyssey™, Galaxy™, and Omega™ housekeeping cart models.
Kaivac’s 1750 No-Touch Cleaning® system is like an indoor pressure washer, providing chemical injection, rinsing, and wet-vacuum technologies into a single platform. Spray cleaning solution on fixtures and surfaces, power rinse these areas, and then vacuum dry them with the system’s built-in wet/dry vacuum to remove germs and bacteria.
The compact design of the TASKI MicroFit cleaning cart features an all-metal frame and provides a lightweight, ergonomic add-on to existing 40-gallon trash barrels to facilitate prewetted microfiber cleaning. The product includes a mop box hanger frame, mop box holder, and cloth and tool holders that also allow for color-coded cleaning processes.
Foaming Ultra Green, Kutol’s most environmentally responsible hand soap, is sulfate-, paraben-, and formaldehyde-free. With naturally derived, plant-based ingredients and moisturizers, it removes common soils and is gentle on skin. This biodegradable, dye- and fragrance-free formula is Green Seal™-certified and ideal for schools and other allergy sensitive settings. Ultra Green is available in 1,000-milliliter wall mount refills and 950-milliliter Clean Shape pump bottles.
Scotchgard Surface Protection Film 2200 from 3M is designed to protect stone and vinyl flooring, bathroom surfaces, and walls. The thin film provides nearly invisible protection from finish-eroding events like high-foot traffic, furniture moving, and harmful liquid drips and spills. It can be used on waxed vinyl, sealed concrete, marble, ceramic tile terrazzo, and more. It is compatible with standard floor cleaning procedures and standard floor disinfectants, cleaners, and coatings. 3M's Scotchgard Surface Protection Film 2200 was a recipient of a ISSA 2015 Innovation Award.
The Tennant V-BP-6, V-BP-10, Nobles Aspen™-6, and Aspen™-10 vacuums are designed with comfort and safety in mind. The vacuums feature a new ergonomic hiking harness designed by Deuter®, makers of hiking backpacks, intended to reduce operator muscle fatigue and maximize comfort and mobility. They also work to reduce dust with four-stage HEPA filtration.
The Tandem+ Nano hardwound roll towel dispensing system was created to fit in areas with limited space, such as doctor’s offices, break rooms, food preparation areas, and handwashing stations. This compact dispenser features touchless dispensing to reduce the spread of germs and an advertising window to promote your business or encourage better hand hygiene.
The Rubbermaid Executive Series™ Quick Cart is a durable mini-cart solution. With its compact, lightweight design, the Quick Cart is highly maneuverable and easily fits through doorways. It features a Teflon® fabric protector to repel water, oil, and stains; adjustable dividers to help organize; an aluminum telescoping handle for dependable use; and robust ball-bearing wheels to reduce noise. Compartments allow for multiple configurations and use.
