Cleaning to prevent infections. It’s certainly been a hot topic in the news and in the eyes of the public. But if you work in building management or commercial cleaning services, you know it’s more than just the latest trend. Removing contaminants and germs which...
Infection prevention is a hot topic for cleaning professionals and facility managers. But what does the term mean, exactly? Different than cleaning for health, infection prevention is a healthcare practice designed to reduce and prevent Healthcare-Associated...
As the year winds down it’s time for facility managers to reflect, take stock, and plan for a better New Year. Here is a list of six New Year’s Resolutions for Facility Managers to get you started. New Year’s Resolutions for Facility Managers 1. Raise Your...
Is it possible that cleaning workers may unintentionally spread disease because of the cleaning tools and equipment they use? Here’s a case study that provides some answers. Case Study In 2010, children attending a preschool started coming down...
In March 2021, with one year of Covid behind us, we asked the Kaivac sales team to tell us about how the pandemic changed life in the last year. As each team member weighed in, themes emerged: the importance of cleaning, the bravery of the frontline cleaner, and the...
Here's a primer on why cleaning works, where to focus cleaning efforts and what to use when combating viruses.
Pouring disinfectant on a dirty surface is a waste of time, money and effort. To get optimal results you must clean before you disinfect.
When it comes to cleaning, one of the state’s school districts, Indian River County School District, has decided to bring in special cleaning equipment to fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.
Biohazard cleaning professionals step in after the police, investigators and forensic specialists leave. Their job is to put the scene back to its original state by cleaning and sanitizing the home, business or vehicle.
Clean public showers make for happy guests.
In the past 10 years the concept of 'green' cleaning has progressed from fringe ideology to mainstream philosophy. Cleaning service providers, facilities maintenance managers, building service contractors and others who once dismissed environmentally friendly...