Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a tremendous impact on the health and wellbeing of facility occupants--with effects ranging from minor physical discomfort to asthma and significant cognitive impairment.
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
Environmental pollution is everywhere, both inside and out.
Robotic floor cleaners and vacuums have been a mainstay in U.S. households for the better part of two decades--mere child's play compared to emerging technologies in the commercial cleaning industry.
The Future of AI in the Commercial Cleaning Industry
To one degree or another, most people are familiar with the quirks and pains of the current iteration of cleaning robots.
An often unnoticed and ignored component of indoor air quality (IAQ) are clean carpets and floors.
Improving Indoor Air Quality With High-Performance Floor Care
Absent foul or overpowering odors, indoor air quality and pollution is something few people consider as they go about their day--most of which is spent indoors.
Eco-friendly cleaning services for veterinarian hospitals and clinics are critical to ensuring the health and safety of pets, their owners, and the staff who occupy the facility.
Cleaning Challenges in Veterinary Hospitals and Clinics
Veterinary hospitals and clinics pose unique challenges to pet owners, occupants, and custodial teams.
Dirty school restrooms aren't just a health and safety hazard--according to new research, they send a clear message that the school does not care about its students.
The Impact of Dirty School Restrooms on Students
Regardless of intent, inadequately maintained school restrooms have sent a clear message to students that no facilities manager or district supervisor would be proud of.
With the new school year rapidly approaching, it's time for school administrators and faculty members to take a long hard look at the health and hygiene of their classrooms and take action to ensure a safe and productive new year.
Keeping Classrooms Safe and Healthy
On average, students in the United States spend between six to eight hours per day in the classroom.
A two-year study at a Florida school has provided exciting results regarding no-touch disinfection strategies and its impact on student health as measured through absenteeism.
A Florida School's Two-Year Disinfection Study Provides Promising Results
Flagler School in Bunnell, Florida recently completed a two-year study measuring the effects of routine cleaning and disinfection strategies involving no-touch, electrostatic disinfection appliances.
Nursing homes require special attention and care by custodial service providers to ensure the health and safety of the staff, but specifically to protect the patients, who often operate in a diminished mental or physical capacity and are especially prone to illness.
Going green means more than just switching to environmentally-friendly cleaning products, and an experienced building service contractor (BSC) can help.
How to Green Your Business and Save Money
Greening your office can save you a ton of cash, with actions as simple as turning off lights in unoccupied rooms, switching to LED lighting, and placing green recycling bins around the workplace.
Cleaning chemical mishaps are all too common and typically result in wide-scale evacuations, closed businesses, and injuries resulting in hospitalizations.
The Challenge of Custodian Caused Cleaning Chemical Mishaps
The custodial profession is fraught with sometimes dangerous challenges, ranging from repetitive motion injuries, slip and fall accidents, and toxic chemical exposure.