More than 18 months after initial reports of COVID positive patients began circulating, schools are still struggling with how to best deal with in-classroom learning--a concept significantly exacerbated by the emergence of a COVID-19 Delta Variant and a looming 'bounce back' influenza season.

Preventing the spread and transmission of pathogenic bacteria and viruses in salons and barbershops is necessary for ensuring the health and safety of workers and customers, protecting the business's investment in the built environment, and adhering to California State Public Health regulations and licensing requirements.

Clean and well-maintained carpets are crucial for the health and safety of your facility and its occupants, underscoring the value of high-quality ongoing maintenance programs.

Keep Your Facility Carpets Clean With These Tips
July is National Carpet Cleaning Month.

American workers are concerned about office cleanliness, due in part to post-pandemic fatigue combined with an increased desire and understanding surrounding health, safety, and facility hygiene.

Concerns Regarding Office Cleanliness Weigh on Returning Workforce
A recent Return to Workplace survey conducted by The Harris Poll sought to understand the health, safety, and hygiene concerns of the American workforce as it moved from primarily working from home, or in a nearly empty office, to a more conventional work environment.

Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (NVHAP) is the most common Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) in the United States, yet it goes unreported by most healthcare facilities.

Understanding Non-Ventilator Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia is the most prevalent HAI in the US.

Yet, it goes under or entirely unreported by healthcare facilities due to a lack of requirements or regulation by several significant oversight bodies.

Commonly touched surfaces in public facilities--referred to as fomites--are surprisingly difficult to keep clean for several reasons, all of which highlight the importance of regular cleaning and sanitization services to protect facility occupants from passing or acquiring an illness.

Routine cleaning prevents the buildup of dust, dirt, moisture, and garbage that negatively impacts facility hygiene, as well as occupant mental wellness and physical health and safety.

Creating Healthier Facilities Through Cleaning to Remove Dust and Pests
Regular facility cleaning:

Removes dust and soil that acts as a reservoir for allergens and harmful chemicals, and;
Eliminates clutter and garbage that attracts unwanted pests that negatively impact occupant health, both inside and outside of the building, without the use of dangerous pesticides.

As the pandemic recedes and Americans return to a semblance of pre-pandemic normalcy, a significant portion of the population is wary about returning to public places ever again.

Confronting Post-Pandemic Public Facility Avoidance
A significant portion of the adult population in the US has received one, if not both, COVID-19 vaccinations, paving the way for businesses to reopen and life to begin returning to normal--at least for some.

Sustainable business practices and building solutions, which necessarily include cleaning, sanitization, and maintenance services, are the future of business in the U.S.

COVID-19 and why the Future of Clean is Green
The COVID-19 pandemic increased consumer demand for commercial and household cleaning and sanitization products.

People spend most of their time indoors, and adults spend much of that in offices where the cleanliness -- or lack thereof -- can have a profound psychological impact on a person's wellness, creativity, and productivity.

The Psychology Behind a Clean Workplace
Clean, well-organized offices:

Increase occupant health.