A recent study has shown how quickly germs can spread through a classroom from just two 'contaminated' students, in a matter of hours--and it all started at the water fountain.

How Quickly Do Germs Spread in a Building?
Previous studies have shown that a single contaminated person can spread germs throughout an office, and to several individuals, within a matter of hours.

A recent study has confirmed that a large portion of the equipment in athletic and workout facilities are covered in more germs than the typical public restroom.

How Germy is Your Gym?
The new year brings new resolutions for fitness among adults and college students--increasing the foot traffic throughout your facility, and bringing numerous germs and bacteria with them, including:

Athletes foot.

Workplace illness costs U.S. employers hundreds of billions of dollars per year in direct and indirect costs due to poor workplace hygiene and the inadequate cleaning and disinfection of germ hot spots.

Addressing the Gaps in Office Hygiene and Hot Spot Cleaning
While the numbers do not lie, it turns out many of us may be--self-reported handwashing percentages range in the high 90's, while observed behavior is more around 60-70%, with numbers decreasing among younger demographics, as well as, disgustingly, after occupants of any age use the restroom.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), washing your hands is the single most reliable and best method for preventing the spread of germs and infectious disease--a practice adequately adhered to by far too few people.

Hand Hygiene by the Numbers
Several studies over the last few years have identified hand hygiene as the best approach to preventing the spread of dangerous germs and bacteria, both to others and ourselves--going so far as to claim hand washing may be a better preventative measure than the influenza vaccine.

The recent government shutdown has shown the uninspiring and extremely problematic issue with public facing or private services that lack the necessary custodial services to maintain the health and performance of any facility.

What Happens When There is no one to Clean?
Politics aside, the lack of funding which paid the wages of the custodians in California’s national park system has demonstrated the impact of the absence of critical cleaning and janitorial services for any facility—be that schools, businesses, or public services.

Recent research has shown that the infectious period of the flu can be as little as 12 hours with the common cold coming in at approximately 24 hours--underscoring the importance of isolation while sick.

The Business Case for Staying Home When Sick
Staying home when sick—everyone talks about how important it is, but research into the subject has shown that relatively few adhere to the advice, and not always for the reason many may assume.

2018 has been a fantastic year for the custodial services industry, with an increasing focus on cleaning for health, as well as personal hand hygiene.

2018 Custodial Services Year in Review
2018 was witness to tragedy and success.

The deaths of several children due to adenovirus outbreaks in medical care and education facilities underscored the importance of ongoing and high-quality clean for health first practices.

Data center cleaning services require adherence to strict security background checks, specialized training to avoid damaging sensitive equipment, and the proper tools necessary for sanitizing a high-performance electronic environment.

Data Center Cleaning Services
As an IT manager or data center administrator, the last thing in the world that you want is someone poking around your server room.

Even with a flu shot, proper hand hygiene can stop the spread of influenza to others, as well as other germs and bacteria to yourself.

High-Quality Hand Hygiene for a Happy Holiday
The holiday season is here, and many families and business travelers will be traversing the globe--traveling from airport terminal and hub to their final destinations.

Staying healthy at work is good for everyone--here's how!

How to Stay Healthy at Work
Staying healthy at work during the cold and flu season is vital for our personal health and safety, as well as crucial for businesses who lose an estimated $230 Billion dollars every year due to lost productivity associated with employee sick leave.