“A neutral cleaner is like your gallon of milk in the refrigerator,” says Bill Allen, territory manager for Fagan Sanitary Supply, West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. “It’s a common staple.” To determine whether or not a neutral cleaner is appropriate, Darrel Hicks recommends assessing the type ...

6 days ago · The information resource for the cleaning industry. The Down and Dirty on Cleaning in Virus Season; Industry Report Reveals Burnout Prevalence Among Cleaning Professionals

Sep 19, 2022 · 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 norovirus and Tulane Virus …

Jan 17, 2025 · CloroxPro released its 2024 Clean Index report, detailing the perceptions, needs and challenges of more than 1,500 cleaning professionals and consumers from the past year.The findings highlight increasing adoption of eco-conscious cleaners, as well as ongoing burnout faced by staff as a result of constrained resources.

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.

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 …

6 days ago · Mark the calendar now. The premier event for facility managers — the Clean Buildings Conference, curated by the team behind CleanLink and Facility Cleaning Decisions — returns to Baltimore on March 25-26, 2025. Held at the Baltimore Convention Center, this two-day conference is certain to be a hub of forward-looking education, networking, and cutting-edge …

Feb 6, 2025 · Celebrating innovation and efficiency within the cleaning industry, custodians across the country submitted their best cleaning tips that help make a custodian’s job faster, better, and easier. Custodians competed for a chance to win a big cash prize with Avision’s Easy Clean Award contest. The ...

Jan 7, 2025 · The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) in collaboration with the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN), has released a practice guidance tool and resource guide to help healthcare personnel in skilled long-term care facilities implement enhanced barrier precautions (EBP).In March of 2024, the Centers for …

Jan 22, 2025 · In letters sent to President-Elect Donald Trump and all members of the 119 th Congress, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) outlined several policy priorities to help ensure and enhance the availability of critical products and chemistries for the American people and the manufacturing sector at large.. The letters highlight the following 2025 Policy Priorities: