Safety First: Handling and Disposal of Biohazardous Waste in Restrooms

Prioritize training and protocols to protect cleaning teams from exposure to bodily fluids

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Safety First: Handling and Disposal of Biohazardous Waste in Restrooms
Elizabeth Christenson

Safety First: Handling and Disposal of Biohazardous Waste in Restrooms

Restrooms

Bodily fluids, such as saliva, urine, mucus, vomit, feces, and blood, are the most significant biohazard risk to cleaning professionals who maintain restrooms.

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Ace School Floor Care
Shaun Tinholt

Ace School Floor Care

Hard Floors

With students and staff off-site and flexible work schedules, summer offers the rare opportunity to conduct deep cleanings, repairs, and restoration work that floors desperately need after a busy school year with heavy foot traffic, spills, and bacteria exposure.

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Departments

The Dispenser Design  Dilemma
Ronnie Phillips

The Dispenser Design Dilemma

Restrooms

The user-based design approach requires a deep understanding of a product user’s needs and prioritizes innovations to solve their pain points. It also recognizes that a product may have more than one user, as with restroom dispensers.

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QR Codes Versus Sensors
Kalli Folk

QR Codes Versus Sensors

Technology and Trends

Not all smart restroom solutions are created equal. Choosing the right data strategy starts with understanding the available options: QR codes and sensors.

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Preparing Evacuation Shelters for Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
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. Crowded living spaces, limited access to hygiene facilities, and disruptions in public health services can all contribute to disease outbreaks in these temporary communities.

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Columns

States Take the Lead on Climate Risk Reporting
Stephen P. Ashkin

States Take the Lead on Climate Risk Reporting

Business and Management

Some of the largest U.S. states are introducing new laws to address climate change. Even if your business is in a state with no climate risk reporting law today, your clients may still ask for emissions data tomorrow.

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Sponsored Content

Setting a New Standard for Restroom Dispensers
Sponsored by Tork, an Essity Brand

Setting a New Standard for Restroom Dispensers

With an increased hand towel capacity of 250%**, Tork PeakServe ensures smooth, one-at-a-time dispensing, thus minimizing waste and runouts.

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DfE-Certified Restroom Disinfectant—No PPE Required
Sponsored by SPARTAN CHEMICAL CO.

DfE-Certified Restroom Disinfectant—No PPE Required

X-EFFECT® Restroom Cleaner with Citric Acid is formulated with citric acid and other environmentally preferred components to comply with the current standard for K-12 school districts and higher education institutions.

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School District Cuts Plumbing Costs With Sofidel
Sponsored by SOFIDEL AMERICAN CORP

School District Cuts Plumbing Costs With Sofidel

In July 2024, the district began using Sofidel Dissolve Tech hand towels, which dissolve in under three minutes when flushed. Now, over 70% of the district is using them.

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Oxygen-Supreme: Constant, Eco-Friendly Odor Control
Sponsored by OXYGEN POWERED

Oxygen-Supreme: Constant, Eco-Friendly Odor Control

Oxygen-Supreme uses patented, medical-grade Oxy-Gen-Powered technology to provide a precise, constant fragrance release, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to aerosols.

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Hand Care Solutions for the  World Around You
Sponsored by KUTOL

Hand Care Solutions for the World Around You

Kutol combines efficient dispensing with germ-fighting formulas to support cleaner, healthier spaces.

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Integrated Sink Systems Are the Future of Hygiene
Sponsored by EXCEL DRYER INC

Integrated Sink Systems Are the Future of Hygiene

Integrated sink systems like the D|13 Group Sink System, featuring Excel Dryer’s XLERATORsync® Hand Dryer with Electrostatic HEPA (eHEPA®) Filtration, allow you to wash, rinse, and dry hands all in one place.

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