The 2017-2018 flu season was devasting--contributing to the deaths of approximately 80,000 people, the hospitalization of hundreds of thousands more, and the loss of billions of dollars in lost productivity and healthcare expenses.

Flu Prevention and Infection Control During the Holiday Season
The 2017-2018 flu season was the worst on record in 40 years.

As if you needed another reason for concern regarding the safety of commonly used household and commercial cleaning products--a recent study indicates there may be a link between them and childhood obesity.

The Potential Connection Between Cleaning Products and Childhood Obesity
A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has identified a potential link between infant exposure to commonly used cleaning products and childhood obesity.

Hand hygiene is a critical factor in protecting students and workers from the devastating flu season that swept across the United States in 2017-2018.

Hand Hygiene to Prevent the Spread of the Flu Virus
The 2017-2018 flu season was one of the worst on record--reportedly responsible for thousands of deaths.

Airblown hand dryers have been the target of a great deal of criticism due to their part in the spread of germs and bacteria in restrooms.

Paper Towels vs. Airblown Hand Dryers
Research has shown that airblown hand dryers are not only inefficient at drying occupant hands after washing, they are also responsible for the spread of germs and bacteria.

The spread of germs in schools and other facilities leads to the loss of school and workdays--measured in the tens of millions.

Limiting the Spread of Germs in Schools and Facilities
Limiting the spread of germs in schools and other facilities can help prevent millions of lost school and work days every year.

Due to the high-contact, high-traffic nature of airports, a significant number of germs, such as the flu or common cold, are passed from person to surface and surface to person through areas synonymous with airport security.

Airport Terminals are Covered in Germs
It should come as no surprise to many travelers that airport terminals and plane cabins are covered in germs and bacteria that make people sick.

The use of wet mops presents several challenges for schools and businesses concerned with the spread of germs.

Confronting the Issues of Wet Mop Use
Wet mops–a mainstay of home, school, and office cleaning for decades–are an outdated apparatus that have been shown to contribute to health and safety issues after the very first use, a fact that has been documented since at least 1971.
Following the demonstration of massive spread of bacterial contamination throughout the hospital by the wet-mopping techniques in use, quantitative studies were undertaken to determine the source of contamination and to institute measures of control.

High-quality hotel cleaning services will help eliminate the high percentage of recreational water illnesses associated with hotel pools and spas.

Hotel Cleaning Services for Pools and Spas
Relaxing in a hotel pool or spa after a long day is a hallmark of summer vacation activities.

Outsourcing your businesses' janitorial services will cost-effectively reduce the spread of bacteria and bacterial spores deposited by air-blown hand dryers in bathrooms.

Restroom Hand Dryers Spray Feces All Over Your Hands
Air-blown hand dryers were manufactured and distributed with the intent of reducing the environmental impact of paper towel use, eliminating issues with paper towel availability, and improving hand sanitation.

From cell phones and tablets to airport kiosks and restaurant menus, touchscreens are everywhere, and they're all covered in germs.

Cleaning and Health Tips for Touchscreens
Improvements in technology combined with the need for more accurate record keeping, waste reduction, and simple task automation, has led to the rise of touchscreens in nearly every facet of our lives.