A new study by North Carolina State University, in partnership with GOJO, found that total formulation (the active ingredients and non-active ingredients) significantly impacts a surface sanitizer or disinfectant’s efficacy against norovirus – the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States. NC State researchers applied human …

Dec 23, 2024 · Contributed by Phil Carrizales, I.C.E-T, A.C.T., Director of Hygiene and Facility Solutions, ACME Paper & Supply Co. As 2025 approaches, facility managers and owners who keep their eyes on emerging trends have an advantage in a continually evolving industry.

Aug 27, 2024 · By Peter Holton. Essential services businesses have been – and remain – companies in high demand with buyers. For the past two decades, the janitorial sector saw private equity-fueled consolidation, which regained steam following the pandemic.

Dec 2, 2024 · Ecolab announced the acquisition of Barclay Water Management, a fast-growing provider of water safety and digital monitoring solutions for industrial and institutional customers based primarily in the northeastern United States.

Feb 27, 2024 · Contributed by Robert Stelling, Director Interclean Global Events at RAI Amsterdam. Get ready to witness a dazzling future where sparkling floors, shiny windows and sanitized surfaces are just the tip of the iceberg. 2024 has exciting things in store for the cleaning and hygiene industry, with innovations that will set a new standard for clean, making hygiene more efficient and effective than ...

The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK Airport) will announce a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking firms to provide services for a bundled facilities management contract that includes janitorial, landscaping maintenance, pest control, and related waste management services in support of New Terminal One's operations. ...

Nov 8, 2024 · Insights for cleaning professionals. Cleaning professional learning focus: cleaning carts, frontline workers, janitor supplies, janitor cart options, distributor sales, clean cart features, custodian efficiency

Contributed by Servi-Tek Facility Solutions. The old saying “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it”, doesn’t apply to equipment maintenance in a commercial setting.

Jul 26, 2013 · Because slip-and-fall accidents are of heightened concern today, cleaning professionals must take added measures to ensure that the floors they maintain are safe and slip-resistant.

Jun 3, 2019 · Contributed by OptiSolve. Black lights, also known as ultraviolet lights (UV), are often used in professional cleaning to help detect if hidden pathogens are present on walls, high-touch areas, ledges, furniture, and scores of other surfaces.