As Fall approaches and temperatures begin to dip, the risk of rodent incursion into schools and commercial facilities increases dramatically.

Rodent Awareness Week
Rodent Awareness Week is observed nationally between October 16th through the 22nd.

Throughout the pandemic and the steps required to entice a justifiably anxious workforce back to the office, we as a culture have developed a deeper understanding of the role commercial cleaning services has on occupant wellness and how that impacts an organization's operations.

Several studies have established a strong correlation between environmental cleanliness and workplace stress, concluding that the cleaner the workspace, the happier and more productive the employee.

The Relationship Between Workplace Cleanliness and Mental Health
Research suggests that, on average, U.S. workers will spend approximately 90 thousand hours in the workplace, translating to roughly one-third of their lives.

Organizational waste diversion and recycling practices can reduce the staggering volume of garbage dumped in U.S. landfills yearly.

The Growing Landfill Crisis
According to estimates, the U.S. produces more than 230 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) and roughly 7.6 billion tons of industrial waste annually.

Proper cleaning, sanitizing, and consistent handwashing will prevent the spread of deadly foodborne illnesses.

The Burden of Foodborne Illness
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks 31 pathogens and various unspecified agents known or believed to cause foodborne illnesses.

Saturday, October 15, 2022, marks the internationally recognized observance of Global Handwashing Day, where we are reminded that regularly washing our hands with soap and water can significantly arrest the transmission of germs and illness.

Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene
Global Handwashing Day serves three purposes:

Create a culture of handwashing with soap and water.

October is the U.S.'s nationally recognized Healthy Lung Month--the perfect time to reflect on and assess the state and impact of indoor air quality in our public facilities, offices, and classrooms.

The Need for Clean Indoor Air
Indoor air quality (IAQ) dramatically impacts occupant health, wellness, and performance.

Cleaner classrooms correspond directly to higher quality indoor air--impacting student health, attendance, cognitive functions, test scores, behavior, and long-term life outcomes.

The Clean Schools Better Outcomes Pipeline
Recently, much has been made regarding the alleged pipeline from public schools to potentially socially undesirable outcomes.

The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the value of clean indoor air, especially in classrooms where indoor air quality (IAQ) plays a critical role in student's long-term success, health, and life outcomes.

The Post-COVID Demand for Clean Indoor Air Continues
Cleaning and sanitizing had minimal impact on the spread and transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants.

Winter is rapidly approaching, so it's time to start focusing on enhanced environmental cleaning practices to prevent the transmission of seasonal germs.

The Importance of Environmental Cleaning for Seasonal Illness Prevention
The intent behind cleaning for health practices is to remove unwanted soil and other microbes from a built environment, resulting in improved occupant health and safety.