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This pH level, however, is strong enough to kill or eliminate many forms of bacteria and viruses.  Further, it is safe enough that it won't harm the user, building inhabitants, or the environment.
June 26, 2022 Robert Kravitz

Should We Use a Flavor Enhancer to Clean?

Health and Safety

It is believed the use of citric acid as an antifungal or antibacterial began thousands of years ago, long before the use of bleach was used for the same purposes.

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Jason Gillis

Regional Sales Manager, Modine Manufacturing Company

Jason Gillis is a regional sales manager at Modine Manufacturing Company and has been with the company for over 18 years, once serving as its sales engineer. Modine specializes in thermal management systems and components, bringing highly engineered heating and cooling components, original equipment products, and systems to diversified global markets through its four complimentary segments: CIS, BHVAC, HDE, and Automotive. For more information, visit www.modinehvac.com.

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2022 CMM Webinar: Create a Clean & Safe Shine
June 23, 2022

2022 CMM Webinar: Create a Clean & Safe Shine

Editorial Webinars

Are you sacrificing health and safety for that glossy shine when it comes to your hard floor care routine? Are the cleaning products you use doing more harm than good?

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Monolithic flooring

Hospital Floors a Common Source of Contamination

A 10-month study found MRSA and C. Diff in patients' rooms at a children's hospital

When cleaning hospital rooms, trained environmental services (EVS) staff know to focus on the floor as they often harbor germs...

Hygieia

ISSA Hygieia Network Thanks Retiring Council Members and Welcomes New Leaders

ISSA Hygieia Network today announced the retirement of Heidi Solomon and Mike McDermott from the ISSA Hygieia Network Council

ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program dedicated to the advancement and retention of women in the cleaning industry,...

rat, rats, pest control, rodent control

A New Tactic in Rat Control

When rodenticides and traps don’t work, one consideration is rodent birth control

Any facility manager knows that an unchecked rat problem can multiply—literally.   With rat infestations causing major health and safety problems...

06-22-2022-news-IAQ-Indoor-Air-Quality, IAQ, Indoor Air Quality, HVAC

Public Schools Have Not Improved Indoor Air Quality Since Pandemic

CDC report finds fewer than 40% of schools have replaced or upgraded their HVAC systems

School facility managers and custodians are tasked with creating a healthy environment for students and teachers during the pandemic. Although...

Children Poisoned After Product Mixup

Children Poisoned After Product Mixup

Although workers may be tired of constant reminders about reading labels and storing chemicals in proper containers, the advice bears...

Appy for an OSHA Safety Training Grant

Appy for an OSHA Safety Training Grant

Appy for an OSHA Safety Training Grant

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the availability of US $11.7 million in Susan Harwood Training...

business insurance, insurance policy
June 21, 2022 Rakesh Gupta

Inflation’s Effect on Business Insurance

Business and Management

Inflation not only affects businesses by raising the cost of their materials and services. It also impacts their business insurance coverage, so companies can find themselves with considerable out-of-pocket expenses.

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Custodial Service Associate at Dallas Hospital Named Top Hygiene Specialist

Custodial Service Associate at Dallas Hospital Named Top Hygiene Specialist

  Lisa Gross is the recipient of UMF Corp.’s 2022 Hygiene Specialist® Excellence Award. Now in its 13th year, UMF’s annual...

water, water fountain, drinking water, drinking fountain

EPA Issues Warnings on Forever Chemicals in Drinking Water

Warnings come in advance of new regulations to reduce synthetic pollutants in products and water

Synthetic pollutants know as “forever chemicals” are found in a variety of products in the facility you maintain—maybe even in...