Seasonal Flu: How to prevent it
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Seasonal Flu: How to prevent it

In my last blog we discussed “Hand Hygiene for Kids”. The importance of good hand washing practices for kids as well as adults can’t be understated. Good hand washing practices is just 1 preventative measure in stopping the spread of germs that may lead to flu. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says, the first...

Microfiber: What is it? What are the benefits?
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Microfiber: What is it? What are the benefits?

Synthetic microfibers are made from polyester and nylon (polyamide). When splitting the microfibers, they have greater absorption and dust attraction. What does all this mean? It means that microfiber is a superior cleaning material for both wet and dry applications (wet mops, dust mops, wipes etc.). Microfiber benefits include absorbing 6x its weight, excellent at...

Indoor Air Quality: “How can I make a difference?”
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Indoor Air Quality: “How can I make a difference?”

In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that the air within buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air. A commercial vacuum with a good filtration system along with paper filtration bags can make a huge impact on indoor air quality (IAQ) of your facility. Consider the...

Mold & Mildew: Where does it come from and how do you get rid of it?
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Mold & Mildew: Where does it come from and how do you get rid of it?

Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce. Mold spores waft through the indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods. When excessive moisture...