Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM)
How an ATP Rapid Monitoring System Can Help Prevent the Spread of the Flu
By Robert Kravitz January 30th 2018Many of us are not sure what an ATP system is or how it works. As a result, we asked Terry Schawe, head of research and development at Kaivac, to bring us up to speed about this technology.
Knowing the Unknowable: Measuring Cleanliness
By Amy Milshtein April 10th 2017Dangerous pathogens are invisible, odor-free and thrive perfectly well on clean-looking and smelling surfaces. Fortunately, tools for measuring cleanliness give a definitive answer to how clean a surface truly is.
Toilet Sneeze: How Proper Restroom Cleaning Prevents Bacteria Transfer
March 12th 2015Toilet sneeze is one of the dirtiest secrets about restroom cleaning. Finding ways to contain the transfer of dangerous bacteria is the only way for cleaning crews to deal with it.
Measuring Cleanliness Is More than Passing the Sight and Smell Test
June 26th 2014Measuring cleanliness and doing it right is a little more complicated than it seems.
University Finds Money Not Too Clean
May 2nd 2014Hamilton, OH - A research project conducted by New York University found that paper money can host hundreds of different types of bacteria and other contaminants. Analyzing U.S.
Getting Started with ICM (Integrated Cleaning & Measurement)
By IEHA November 4th 2013Student Wins Grand Prize Using ATP Rapid Hygiene Monitoring System from Kaivac
April 2nd 2013Hamilton, OH (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 -- Fourteen-year-old Megan Lange of Auburn, AL was recently awarded the "Best in Fair" prize in the Greater Eastern Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair using the Kaivac ATP Rapid Monitoring System.* The fair consisted of 75 high school students from 19 counties in Southeastern Alabama.
- December 6th 2012
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools®
- September 21st 2012
Dow AgroSciences Cleans Lab Floors Hygienically Using High Flow Fluid Extraction (HFFE) Technology
March 8th 2011While research laboratories must be clean, labs performing biotech work involving cell cultures and molecular biology must be pristine - if not sterile. According to Cathy Peacock, a Senior Microbiologist in the Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis,
Tests of the Kaivac System at the University of Washington Revealed
February 18th 2011A recent comparison of the Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning®
Renewable Cleaning - The Right Prescription for What Ails Us
By Allen Rathey January 21st 2011Why renewable, water-only cleaning processes will gradually displace many chemical-driven approaches Cleaning is the removal of unwanted matter, including dirt, germs and toxic substances.
- January 21st 2011
Health-based, hygienic cleaning, including desk cleaning, has also enhanced with the development of easy-to-use ATP technology.
The ISSA 2010 Kaivac Challenge
November 30th 2010Live Science-based Demonstrations Highlight Extreme Soil Removal - 31 Times More Efficient at Removing Soils From Hard SurfacesWhat's the most critical component of a cleaning system?
- November 30th 2010
Rolando Brown, supervisor of custodial services for Metropolitan School District, Lawrence Township, IN, is proud her district owns Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning™
The ISSA 2010 Kaivac Challenge
November 29th 2010Live Science-based Demonstrations Highlight Extreme Soil Removal - 31 Times More Efficient at Removing Soils From Hard SurfacesWhat's the most critical component of a cleaning system?
Washoe Schools, Reno NV, Pilots ICM Process Cleaning
August 31st 2010Reno NV - Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
When It Comes to Hygienic Cleaning, Coverall Steps Up to the Plate
June 18th 2010Developing hygienic, healthy cleaning practices has long been a priority in medical facilities, where concerns regarding the spread of infection and nosocomial illnesses are paramount.
Log Reduction: Quantifying the Removal of Germs Under ICM Using Less Toxic or Greener Methods
May 24th 2010Given the growing public awareness of H1N1, E.
The Importance of Correct Sampling and Swabbing in ICM Programs
By Jay A. Glasel, PhD May 3rd 2010The swabs used for sampling surfaces for microbial contamination are examples of devices that are simple in design and construction, but are difficult to use without discipline and training.
Clean Restrooms - It's All About Respect and Measurement
By Dr. Tom Keating April 13th 2010How do we get more kids and custodians in public schools to respect each other?
- April 13th 2010
In late 2008, the Integrated Cleaning and Measurement™
How Clean is Clean? There is No Looking Back ...
By Robert W. Powitz, PhD, MPH, RS, DLAAS February 17th 2010We banter about the word 'clean', but we are hard-pressed to come up with a good definition that is not subjective.
ICM Commentary - The Best Thing to Have Happened ...
By Robert W. Powitz, PhD, MPH, RS, DLAAS February 13th 2010We in the public health industry have been agonizing over 'Clean to sight and touch' for decades.
Measuring Devices: Minimize the Risk, Maximize the Reward
By William Griffin February 11th 2010A lot of the evaluation of cleaning processes has been built around the concept of 'huffing and puffing': if we work and we sweat, that must mean the surface is clean.
University of Washington - ICM Spray-and-Vac Water Only Test
By Scott Spencer February 5th 2010If there is any upside to managing a custodial department during a downside economy, it may be the way it forces innovation in the form of increasingly creative solutions to solve severe budgetary problems.
Integrated Cleaning and Measurement - Why Communication is Critical to its Success
By Colin Butterfield January 18th 2010'Nobody knows what we do until we don't do it' is a slogan often seen in custodial closets and on lunch room notice boards, and to a degree is typical of the way in which cleaning services have been perceived by both service providers and their clients.
- By Allen Rathey December 28th 2009
Most experts agree that a multifaceted approach is the best way to help stem the tide of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs).
Integrated Cleaning and Measurement: A New Approach to Housekeeping and Sanitation
By Robert W. Powitz, PhD, MPH, RS, DLAAS December 7th 2009As a sanitarian, I always viewed my professional goals as those of ensuring food safety by constantly applying scientific principles through the application of cost-effective and cost-efficient ongoing preventive measures.
- By Allen Rathey December 7th 2009
Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) is an open source unified-systems approach to institutional and industrial cleaning that uses measurement as a product and process selection, enhancement and validation tool.
ICM: Integrated Cleaning & Measurement - An Open Source Protocol for Results-Based Cleaning
By Frank Wiley December 7th 2009ICM is a systems-approach to cleaning that incorporates measurement as a cornerstone of the process.
- By Colin Butterfield December 7th 2009
Is cleaning an art?
- By Colin Butterfield December 7th 2009
MRSA, C-difficile, VRSA, Norwalk disease, Hepatitis C, Asian flu;
Are We Cleaning Properly? Is Our Failure to Update Our Cleaning Methods Harmful to Health?
By Colin Butterfield December 7th 2009Despite the wide use of sanitizers and disinfectants, it's becoming clear that conventional cleaning methods are not achieving the standards or results that are essential for our health and well-being.
Biowarfare: Mitigating Toilet Sneeze with ICM
By Dr. Jay Glasel December 6th 2009The 'toilet sneeze' produces bacteria-bearing aerosols with droplet sizes closely approximating those from human sneezes and military bioweapons.
Professions of the Future: Indoor Environmental Experts
By Allen Rathey December 6th 2009Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) is changing the perception of the cleaning industry and generating interest from individuals who want to pursue cleaning as a career.
- By Allen Rathey December 6th 2009
We are excited and proud to introduce to you the concept of Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) - The Industry's First Open-Source Cleaning System.
Hygienic Green Cleaning - The Next Wave
By Marvin Ellsworth, REH December 6th 2009In the past 10 years the concept of 'green' cleaning has progressed from fringe ideology to mainstream philosophy.
Remove It, Prove It - Better Cleaning Through Scientific Validation
By Allen Rathey December 6th 2009Cleaning is the removal of unwanted matter, including macro soil we can see: dirt, debris, and spills;
Clean Restrooms - It's All About Respect, and Measurement
By Dr. Tom Keating December 2nd 2009How do we get more kids and custodians in public schools to respect each other?
Development of An Optimal Cleaning Process Through ICM
By Dr. Jay Glasel November 12th 2009Cleaning processes consist of a number of manual and/or automatic steps involving the use of mechanical action, solvents, and/or detergents.
- By Vince Elliott November 2nd 2009
Sitting in class not too long ago, students sneezed, coughed, bled and touched their way through each day and didn't think twice about it.
A White Glove Inspection for the Invisible - Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM)
By Alan Bigger October 12th 2009Many years ago while serving in the military I was exposed to a foreign concept, the "White Glove" inspection.
- August 11th 2009
Swine flu is a new variant of the H1N1 strain of influenza type A.
Kai-Leidoscope Survey Reveals How Subscribers Measure Cleaning Effectiveness
June 10th 2009The April 2009 issue of Kai-Leidoscope, the monthly newsletter of Kaivac, Inc.
Survey: How Do You Measure the Effectiveness of Your Cleaning Program?
April 21st 2009March Survey Results Below are the results for the March Survey.Be sure to take this month's survey. In the March 2009 issue of Kai-leidescope, our subscribers were asked what steps they are taking to hold on to their customers during the current downturn in the economy. According to Matt Morrison, Communications Manager for Kaivac, the two key steps BSCs are taking to hold on to their clients and weather the current economic storm are: Improving Service (28 percent)
Cleaning for Health: A Comparison of Cleaning Methods
May 2nd 2007The results of this cleaning for health study were presented at the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) symposium on May 2, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. The purpose of this paper and investigation was to apply a scientific methodolog
Winning Premium Business Using Rapid Hygiene Measurement
November 30th -0001Building Service Contractor Darryl Lawson has very personal reasons for wanting to see cleaner public restrooms.
Removing Contamination from Grouted Floors - Back to Back Studies Find Similar Results
November 30th -0001Removing contamination from grouted floors and areas presents a serious problem for cleaning professionals.
How an ATP Rapid Monitoring System Can Help Prevent the Spread of the Flu
By Robert Kravitz January 30th 2018Many of us are not sure what an ATP system is or how it works. As a result, we asked Terry Schawe, head of research and development at Kaivac, to bring us up to speed about this technology.
Knowing the Unknowable: Measuring Cleanliness
By Amy Milshtein April 10th 2017Dangerous pathogens are invisible, odor-free and thrive perfectly well on clean-looking and smelling surfaces. Fortunately, tools for measuring cleanliness give a definitive answer to how clean a surface truly is.
Toilet Sneeze: How Proper Restroom Cleaning Prevents Bacteria Transfer
March 12th 2015Toilet sneeze is one of the dirtiest secrets about restroom cleaning. Finding ways to contain the transfer of dangerous bacteria is the only way for cleaning crews to deal with it.
Measuring Cleanliness Is More than Passing the Sight and Smell Test
June 26th 2014Measuring cleanliness and doing it right is a little more complicated than it seems.
University Finds Money Not Too Clean
May 2nd 2014Hamilton, OH - A research project conducted by New York University found that paper money can host hundreds of different types of bacteria and other contaminants. Analyzing U.S.
Getting Started with ICM (Integrated Cleaning & Measurement)
By IEHA November 4th 2013- September 21st 2012
Renewable Cleaning - The Right Prescription for What Ails Us
By Allen Rathey January 21st 2011Why renewable, water-only cleaning processes will gradually displace many chemical-driven approaches Cleaning is the removal of unwanted matter, including dirt, germs and toxic substances.
- January 21st 2011
Health-based, hygienic cleaning, including desk cleaning, has also enhanced with the development of easy-to-use ATP technology.
The ISSA 2010 Kaivac Challenge
November 29th 2010Live Science-based Demonstrations Highlight Extreme Soil Removal - 31 Times More Efficient at Removing Soils From Hard SurfacesWhat's the most critical component of a cleaning system?
Log Reduction: Quantifying the Removal of Germs Under ICM Using Less Toxic or Greener Methods
May 24th 2010Given the growing public awareness of H1N1, E.
The Importance of Correct Sampling and Swabbing in ICM Programs
By Jay A. Glasel, PhD May 3rd 2010The swabs used for sampling surfaces for microbial contamination are examples of devices that are simple in design and construction, but are difficult to use without discipline and training.
Clean Restrooms - It's All About Respect and Measurement
By Dr. Tom Keating April 13th 2010How do we get more kids and custodians in public schools to respect each other?
How Clean is Clean? There is No Looking Back ...
By Robert W. Powitz, PhD, MPH, RS, DLAAS February 17th 2010We banter about the word 'clean', but we are hard-pressed to come up with a good definition that is not subjective.
ICM Commentary - The Best Thing to Have Happened ...
By Robert W. Powitz, PhD, MPH, RS, DLAAS February 13th 2010We in the public health industry have been agonizing over 'Clean to sight and touch' for decades.
Measuring Devices: Minimize the Risk, Maximize the Reward
By William Griffin February 11th 2010A lot of the evaluation of cleaning processes has been built around the concept of 'huffing and puffing': if we work and we sweat, that must mean the surface is clean.
University of Washington - ICM Spray-and-Vac Water Only Test
By Scott Spencer February 5th 2010If there is any upside to managing a custodial department during a downside economy, it may be the way it forces innovation in the form of increasingly creative solutions to solve severe budgetary problems.
Integrated Cleaning and Measurement - Why Communication is Critical to its Success
By Colin Butterfield January 18th 2010'Nobody knows what we do until we don't do it' is a slogan often seen in custodial closets and on lunch room notice boards, and to a degree is typical of the way in which cleaning services have been perceived by both service providers and their clients.
- By Allen Rathey December 28th 2009
Most experts agree that a multifaceted approach is the best way to help stem the tide of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs).
Integrated Cleaning and Measurement: A New Approach to Housekeeping and Sanitation
By Robert W. Powitz, PhD, MPH, RS, DLAAS December 7th 2009As a sanitarian, I always viewed my professional goals as those of ensuring food safety by constantly applying scientific principles through the application of cost-effective and cost-efficient ongoing preventive measures.
- By Allen Rathey December 7th 2009
Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) is an open source unified-systems approach to institutional and industrial cleaning that uses measurement as a product and process selection, enhancement and validation tool.
ICM: Integrated Cleaning & Measurement - An Open Source Protocol for Results-Based Cleaning
By Frank Wiley December 7th 2009ICM is a systems-approach to cleaning that incorporates measurement as a cornerstone of the process.
- By Colin Butterfield December 7th 2009
Is cleaning an art?
- By Colin Butterfield December 7th 2009
MRSA, C-difficile, VRSA, Norwalk disease, Hepatitis C, Asian flu;
Are We Cleaning Properly? Is Our Failure to Update Our Cleaning Methods Harmful to Health?
By Colin Butterfield December 7th 2009Despite the wide use of sanitizers and disinfectants, it's becoming clear that conventional cleaning methods are not achieving the standards or results that are essential for our health and well-being.
Biowarfare: Mitigating Toilet Sneeze with ICM
By Dr. Jay Glasel December 6th 2009The 'toilet sneeze' produces bacteria-bearing aerosols with droplet sizes closely approximating those from human sneezes and military bioweapons.
Remove It, Prove It - Better Cleaning Through Scientific Validation
By Allen Rathey December 6th 2009Cleaning is the removal of unwanted matter, including macro soil we can see: dirt, debris, and spills;
Professions of the Future: Indoor Environmental Experts
By Allen Rathey December 6th 2009Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) is changing the perception of the cleaning industry and generating interest from individuals who want to pursue cleaning as a career.
- By Allen Rathey December 6th 2009
We are excited and proud to introduce to you the concept of Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) - The Industry's First Open-Source Cleaning System.
Hygienic Green Cleaning - The Next Wave
By Marvin Ellsworth, REH December 6th 2009In the past 10 years the concept of 'green' cleaning has progressed from fringe ideology to mainstream philosophy.
Clean Restrooms - It's All About Respect, and Measurement
By Dr. Tom Keating December 2nd 2009How do we get more kids and custodians in public schools to respect each other?
Development of An Optimal Cleaning Process Through ICM
By Dr. Jay Glasel November 12th 2009Cleaning processes consist of a number of manual and/or automatic steps involving the use of mechanical action, solvents, and/or detergents.
- By Vince Elliott November 2nd 2009
Sitting in class not too long ago, students sneezed, coughed, bled and touched their way through each day and didn't think twice about it.
A White Glove Inspection for the Invisible - Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM)
By Alan Bigger October 12th 2009Many years ago while serving in the military I was exposed to a foreign concept, the "White Glove" inspection.
Student Wins Grand Prize Using ATP Rapid Hygiene Monitoring System from Kaivac
April 2nd 2013Hamilton, OH (PRWEB) April 02, 2013 -- Fourteen-year-old Megan Lange of Auburn, AL was recently awarded the "Best in Fair" prize in the Greater Eastern Alabama Regional Science and Engineering Fair using the Kaivac ATP Rapid Monitoring System.* The fair consisted of 75 high school students from 19 counties in Southeastern Alabama.
- December 6th 2012
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools®
The ISSA 2010 Kaivac Challenge
November 30th 2010Live Science-based Demonstrations Highlight Extreme Soil Removal - 31 Times More Efficient at Removing Soils From Hard SurfacesWhat's the most critical component of a cleaning system?
Washoe Schools, Reno NV, Pilots ICM Process Cleaning
August 31st 2010Reno NV - Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
- August 11th 2009
Swine flu is a new variant of the H1N1 strain of influenza type A.
Kai-Leidoscope Survey Reveals How Subscribers Measure Cleaning Effectiveness
June 10th 2009The April 2009 issue of Kai-Leidoscope, the monthly newsletter of Kaivac, Inc.
Survey: How Do You Measure the Effectiveness of Your Cleaning Program?
April 21st 2009March Survey Results Below are the results for the March Survey.Be sure to take this month's survey. In the March 2009 issue of Kai-leidescope, our subscribers were asked what steps they are taking to hold on to their customers during the current downturn in the economy. According to Matt Morrison, Communications Manager for Kaivac, the two key steps BSCs are taking to hold on to their clients and weather the current economic storm are: Improving Service (28 percent)
Dow AgroSciences Cleans Lab Floors Hygienically Using High Flow Fluid Extraction (HFFE) Technology
March 8th 2011While research laboratories must be clean, labs performing biotech work involving cell cultures and molecular biology must be pristine - if not sterile. According to Cathy Peacock, a Senior Microbiologist in the Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis,
Tests of the Kaivac System at the University of Washington Revealed
February 18th 2011A recent comparison of the Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning®
- November 30th 2010
Rolando Brown, supervisor of custodial services for Metropolitan School District, Lawrence Township, IN, is proud her district owns Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning™
When It Comes to Hygienic Cleaning, Coverall Steps Up to the Plate
June 18th 2010Developing hygienic, healthy cleaning practices has long been a priority in medical facilities, where concerns regarding the spread of infection and nosocomial illnesses are paramount.
- April 13th 2010
In late 2008, the Integrated Cleaning and Measurement™
Winning Premium Business Using Rapid Hygiene Measurement
November 30th -0001Building Service Contractor Darryl Lawson has very personal reasons for wanting to see cleaner public restrooms.
Removing Contamination from Grouted Floors - Back to Back Studies Find Similar Results
November 30th -0001Removing contamination from grouted floors and areas presents a serious problem for cleaning professionals.
Cleaning for Health: A Comparison of Cleaning Methods
May 2nd 2007The results of this cleaning for health study were presented at the Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) symposium on May 2, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. The purpose of this paper and investigation was to apply a scientific methodolog
