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IICRC and NFSI Partner to Prevent Slips and Falls
The goal is to increase floor safety awareness and prevent accidents.ATP Meters - Six Steps to Proficiency
ATP meters can be a useful way to compare pre- and post-cleaning hygienic cleanliness.NADCA and IAQA Partner - Indoor Environments Win
HVAC industry cleaning and inspection professionals will work with indoor environmental quality consultants, contractors and managers.Profile - Pearson Carpet Care, Humble, TX
This firm specializes in Oriental/area rug cleaning - and drying homes quickly after water incidents. Thoroughly and quickly drying the building or home protects it, causing minimal or no damage to the structure and contents.UL Environment Unveils New Sustainability Marks
New Marks Combine Global UL Brand and Familiar ECOLOGO, GREENGUARD Names.NEA HIN Offers Tips for Custodians and Maintenance Staff
Cleaning, sanitizing, and targeted disinfecting school wide.Transpare – Achieving Clarity in the Green Space
ISSA's Transpare aims to help us see clearly into the world of green claims without distortion - to create Green Claims Transparency by providing clear, standardized green purchasing and labeling information.Profile: America's Best Cleaning and Restoration Services - a Teaching, Learning, Networking and Customer Service Organization
America's Best Cleaning and Restoration Services believes strongly in education for improving indoor environments.Cleaning for Health – the Hiring and Training Solution
We should be hiring and training workers to Clean for Health.Eastern Washington State School District – Indoor Air Quality Study
An Eastern Washington State school district undertook an indoor environmental assessment, study, and intervention - assisted by Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) consultant, Miles Athey - to protect and enhance the learning environment within the district’s elementary schools.Cleaning for Appearance: The Problem – a Treatise Against the Superficial
If it looks and smells clean, it must be, right? Of course not, but how can this low-bid-driving proposition be changed? It could well start with considering the meaning and connotation of the word “superficial” – If a superficial person does not a good friend make, how can superficial cleaning be any better? It can’t.Free Webcast: “Preventing the Spread of C. diff”
On March 6, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, CleanLink.com will host the webcast, “Preventing the Spread of C. diff,” presented by Rick Macher, director of compliance and research for the Workplace Safety Awareness Council. Macher is also the director of research and development for ProMed Alliance International's SafeHouse Environmental Services.PRSM Releases Green Cleaning Resource Guide
Guide helps retail facility managers source environmentally preferable products.How Cleaning the Right Way Makes You Smarter
Brain growth occurs whenever we learn specialized and precise skills - including modern cleaning techniques.Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) - Promoting Peer Review of Marketing Claims
The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) has committed to a multi-year strategy to promote peer-review of marketing claims to enable greater transparency and validity in product promotion and to empower purchasers with knowledge.Libman Donates $20,000 Worth of Mops to New Jersey PTA for Sandy Relief
The Libman Company, a leading U.S. brand of high quality cleaning products, has partnered with the Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI), the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA®), the New Jersey PTA, and the Brick, New Jersey, Lake Riviera Middle School PTA to donate more than $20,000 worth of Libman’s top selling mop, the Big Tornado® Mop, to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort.Flood Cleanup: Avoiding Indoor Air Quality Problems
While removing standing water is of most obvious concern after flooding, indoor air quality concerns must also be taken into consideration during cleanup.What Does Sustainable Really Mean?
The word sustainable has changed over time, and today it means far more than it did decades ago.UL Study Indicates: Facility Managers Need to Inform Building Occupants About Green Safety and Performance
A recent study completed by UL – “Navigating the Product Mindset” - reports, among other topics, how people feel about cleaning products, and the results have major implications for facility managers who buy cleaning products for their buildings.IAQ Results in Improved Academic Performance: Evidence from Scientific Literature
Studies show the impact of good indoor air quality on the health and performance of students and staff.Carpet Care for Cleaner, More Healthful Floors
A thoughtfully designed and implemented maintenance program performed by qualified personnel, properly equipped and trained, is essential for optimal long-term performance and more healthful floors.Cleaning for Health with ICM - The Benefits of Integrated Cleaning and Measurement™
Since IEHA first introduced the concept of Integrated Cleaning and Measurement™ (ICM™) in 2008, more and more IEHA members have joined the movement of measuring their cleaning practices in order to prove cleanliness at their facilities.What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices.IICRC Hosts Carpet Industry Meeting
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recently led a series of meetings with carpet industry partners focused on the IICRC standards development process.New Vacuums, System Admitted to Seal of Approval Program
CRI congratulates two veteran Seal of Approval participants, the Oreck Manufacturing Company of Cookeville, Tennessee, and Vac Pro, a division of the Tacony Corporation of Fenton, Missouri, on their new additions to the SOA program in the Vacuums category; as well as Century 400 of Chandler, Arizona for its Platinum-Level certification for the Century CEXT7 system.National Education Association Health Information Network (NEA HIN) and Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) Form Educational Partnership
The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) and the National Education Association’s Health Information Network (NEA HIN) - the health division of the more than three million-member National Education Association(NEA) - have formed an educational partnership to disseminate information designed to foster healthier indoor environments in schools across the country.New ANSI Slip Resistance Test Standard Published
The ANSI B101.3-2012 wet Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) standard joins the 2009 release of the ANSI B101.1 wet Static Coefficient of Friction (SCOF) standard and provides manufacturers a comprehensive approach to quantifying the “Traction” levels of all types of ceramic, porcelain, and polished concrete materials.Why Integrated Cleaning and Measurement?
Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM)™ is an open-source quality and effectiveness tracking system — owned and administered by the non-profit IEHA (formerly the International Executive Housekeepers Association).Market Focus: Cleaning for Health
If there is one expression that has become the motto, if not the marching orders, of today’s professional cleaning industry, it is “cleaning for health.” This all-important phrase was likely first coined by Dr. Michael Berry in his precedent-setting book, Protecting the Built Environment: Cleaning for Health. Since then, this concept has become powerful and significant—and rightly so.Formula for the Future - The Impact of Science-based Cleaning Standards
Cleaning for appearance will no longer be the function and goal of cleaning after science-based standards are implemented.Biofilms on Environmental Surfaces: What Can You Do to Get Rid of Them?
A combination of physical and/or chemical means is necessary to achieve the desired cleaning effect.Commentary: "PR" Re-Defined - What Should it Mean for the Cleaning Industry
Much of what you read in trade journals is generated by PR people (whether they define themselves as “industry writers” or not) representing manufacturer interests, and quite often the “information” shared does not have the bona fide interests of readers at heart on an equal plane with those of the sponsoring manufacturer.IICRC Board Votes to Return to Original Name
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced today that the Board of Directors has voted to return the formal name of the organization to the IICRC, keeping cleantrust as the service mark of the organization.Study Says: Clean Floors are Healthy Floors
A broad-based medical research project called "The Inner City Asthma Study" followed nearly 1,000 inner city kids with moderate to severe asthma over a period of three years.Safety and Health - in Water Damage Restoration Projects
Protecting the safety and health of restorers and building occupants is of paramount importance in water damage restoration projects.RIA and The Clean Trust Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Organizations encourage spirit of cooperation between members.Taking ICM Testing into the Field
Since agreeing in the summer of 2009 to be part of an ICM pilot with IEHA, the University of Washington Building Services Department has learned a great deal about what it takes to integrate scientific data and measurement into an operation.CleanLink Presents: Incorporating Green Cleaning Into Healthcare Facilities
On March 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, CleanLink airs the webcast, Incorporating Green Cleaning Into Healthcare Facilities, presented by Stephen Ashkin, President of The Ashkin Group and Executive Director of the Green Cleaning Network.Switching to Steam? AVT Launches Resource Library on Steam Vapor
Everett WA-based Advanced Vapor Technologies (AVT) - recognizing the surging interest in greener cleaning and infection prevention, and the media attention steam vapor devices have received In recent months - has announced the availability of a Resource Library on steam vapor technology to help readers better understand the science underpinning the efficacy of steam vapor sanitation systems.Green Cleaning is Alive and Well – Thank You
Guest Editorial: Despite the vaporings of naysayers, Green Cleaning is doing very well, so much so it is becoming mainstream.HFI Interview with Mili Washington, The Clean Trust Standards Director
Find out about The Clean Trust’s ultimate aim in promulgating standards.IEHA and The Housekeeping Channel (HC) Promote Clean and Healthy Schools For Dummies Pocket Guide – Warding Off Cold and Flu Season Through Preventive Steps
The International Executive Housekeepers Association (now “IEHA”) and The Housekeeping Channel (HC) are pleased to present free flu-prevention information for schools.IEHA Releases the Master’s Program
IEHA's Master's Program will be for IEHA’s elite members committed to continuous improvement and propagating professionalism.Floor-Matting Applications
One of the best ways to capture tracked-in moisture and soil is through the use of floor mats. However, using the right floor mat is important.The Clean Trust Releases S100 Professional Carpet Cleaning Standard
The Clean Trust has announced that the revised ANSI-approved S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning is now available.School Renovation and Repairs Checklist
When renovating or remodeling, extra precaution should be taken to ensure the safety of students and staff. Here's how to do so before, during, and after renovation.The Clean Trust - Formerly The IICRC - Names Mili Washington the New Standards Director
The Clean Trust - formerly the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) - has announced that Mili Washington has been hired as the new Standards Director.The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) and The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) Partner to Reduce Slips and Falls
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) and The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) are partnering to reduce slips and falls by promoting the installation of NFSI-certified entrance matting, and carpeting wherever possible.Background Information for Walkthrough Inspection Checklist
How to go about a simple school walkthrough inspection and what potential IAQ problems to be on the lookout for.EPA Walkthrough Inspection Checklist
Use this checklist from EPA to make your IAQ walkthrough inspection as productive as it can be.Acute Antimicrobial-Related Illnesses Among Workers in Healthcare Facilities
Occupational exposures to antimicrobial pesticides are known to cause adverse health effects.Reducing Pesticide Exposure at Schools
How Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be used to reduce student and staff exposure to harmful pesticides.Gene Woodard, Director of Building Services with the University of WA, Accepts Seat on HFI Advisory Board
Woodard has been the Director of Custodial Services at the University of Washington, Seattle, for 25 years, and is currently the Director of Building Services, which includes Custodial Services and Recycling and Solid Waste programs.IICRC is Now The Clean Trust
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is now The Clean Trust.IEHA Launches ICM Module at ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2011
IEHA’s goal in developing the ICM Module is to provide IEHA members and cleaning professionals with the skills to expertly measure processes and practices, better the performance of their cleaning organizations as a whole and to position themselves for success.ISSA Aims to Change the Way the World Views Cleaning
ISSA's focus is on improving human health, reducing environmental impact, and positively influencing facilities’ and members’ bottom lines.The Clean Trust Creates Mold Removal Specialist Certification Program
The Clean Trust has announced the development of a certification exam for professionals in the mold remediation industry.CIRI Announces Speakers, Topics for Fall Cleaning Science Symposium
The Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Eugene Cole will be the keynote speaker for its Fall 2011 Cleaning Science Symposium, “Cleaning and Disinfection: The Science, Practice and Controversy.”Three Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Testing Programs for Carpet
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) has developed three indoor air quality (IAQ) testing programs that will minimize the potential of emissions from new carpet installations. The programs cover carpet, carpet cushion, and floor covering adhesive products.Light Wave Kills Hospital Superbugs, Harmless to People
A pioneering LED lighting system that kills superbugs in hospitals has been developed by researchers at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) Officially Supports The Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) Symposium
The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) is pleased to officially support the Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) Symposium, “Cleaning & Disinfection: The Science, Practice & Controversy”.Commentary - What Carpet Is and Isn't
The president of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) sums up his views on carpet for the Healthy Carpet Workgroup.CIRI Announces “Save the Dates” for Its Fall Cleaning Science Symposium
The Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) is pleased to announce its “Save the Dates” for its innovative fall science and technology symposium, “The Science and Efficacy of Antimicrobials, Disinfectants and Their Impact on Cleaning Technologies.”Fact Sheet: Building Ecology
Microbial communities are an important part of the complex, dynamic systems we call “buildings”.Keeping Mold at Bay - Using Antimicrobial Coatings
Antimicrobial coatings are designed to help prevent future growth of mold on previously contaminated surfaces that have been properly cleaned.What the Cleaning Industry Can Learn from Cleanrooms
How can cleanroom cleaning procedures and technologies be adapted for attaining low airborne and surface bacterial levels in home, school, hospital, and industrial spaces?Sodexo Chooses Xenex Room Disinfection System
Pulsed xenon ultraviolet light destroys viruses, bacteria and bacterial spores in the patient environment without contact or chemicals.Training to Green Clean Facilities
As schools and universities continue on the green cleaning journey, one of the greatest opportunities for improvement that is still underutilized when it comes to reducing the impacts associated with cleaning is the cleaning personnel themselves.Facing Our Biggest Challenge - Training
While most vendors of cleaning products offer training as part of the bundled cost that schools and universities are paying, far too often the quality of this training is inadequate.Green Cleaning Interview with Steve Ashkin
We may not be talking about green cleaning as much three years from now as we are today. But the concept of green cleaning is now with us forever.Time to Close the Green Gaps in Green Cleaning
Evaluating and adjusting your facility's green cleaning program with a simple "green gap audit" can result in substantial cost and performance benefits.Assessed Value - Benefits of CIMS Certification
A Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) assessor explains the benefits of certification.Commentary: How to Keep Carpet Healthy
This article could be summarized in a sentence: Keep carpet healthy by keeping it clean. But critics of carpet say this advice is not practical, that carpet is inherently unhealthy and difficult - if not impossible - to keep clean. Are the criticisms valid?Five Principles of Mold Cleanup
There are five general principles of cleaning up - or remediating - mold.Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings - Water Damage and Cleanup Methods
EPA's guide to evaluating moisture and mold problems and properly handling water damage and mold growth to ensure full remediation.Commentary: Are Carpets Appropriate for Schools?
Jeffrey C. May, MA, principal scientist, May Indoor Air Investigations LLC, and member of the HFI Healthy Carpet Workgroup, shares his perspective.Commentary: No Link Between Carpet, Allergy and Asthma
Werner Braun, president of the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), and member of the HFI Healthy Carpet Workgroup, offers his perspective.Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings - Prevention
The common causes of mold growth and ways to prevent it.John Gayetsky Joins The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) Advisory Board
John Gayetsky has joined The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) Advisory Board. Gayetsky is the Environmental Management Specialist for the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), providing consultative, training, and technical support services to school districts across the U.S.CRI and HFI Form Healthy Carpet Workgroup
Promoting discussion of asthma, allergies, and the role of carpet selection and care.CIRI Announces Call for Papers for Its Fall Cleaning Science Symposium
The Cleaning Industry Research Institute International (CIRI) is pleased to announce its call for topics, proposals and papers to be considered for its science and technology symposium, “Cleaning Effectiveness and the Science of Antimicrobials & Disinfectants.”Bed Bugs with MRSA in Chicago
Infectious disease expert says both are on the rise; more study is needed.Preventing Mold Related Problems in the Indoor Workplace
OSHA guide to preventing mold, mold sources, and building-related illnesses.Options for Evaluating Environmental Cleaning
Healthcare acquired pathogens can be prevented by optimizing high touch surface cleaning and by implementing programs that include monitoring and education.Study Revealed Germiest Hot Spots at School
Parents and teachers may want to consider disinfecting high traffic areas.Who's In Charge of Children's Environmental Health at School?
While there are services to protect adults from some environmental hazards at school, more vulnerable children lack the same protection.Integrated Cleaning and Measurement: A New Approach to Housekeeping and Sanitation
ICM is defined as an open-source protocol in which best practices are evaluated by scientific measurement of cleaning outcomes.CIMS-GB Helps Facilities Meet LEED Requirements
To help meet the growing demand for green and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, the Cleaning Industry Management Standard and Certification Program (CIMS) has been expanded to include Green Building (GB) criteria and an optional GB designation.Video: IAQ School Walkthrough - Overview
View the overview of “The Virtual School Walkthrough: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Quality Problems” produced by the non-profit Northwest Clean Air Agency.Video: IAQ School Walkthrough - Outside the Building
View the 'Outside' portion of “The Virtual School Walkthrough: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Quality Problems” produced by the non-profit Northwest Clean Air Agency.Video: IAQ School Walkthrough - Inside the Building
View the 'Inside' portion of “The Virtual School Walkthrough: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Quality Problems” produced by the non-profit Northwest Clean Air Agency.Video: IAQ School Walkthrough - Classrooms
View the 'Classrooms' portion of “The Virtual School Walkthrough: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Quality Problems” produced by the non-profit Northwest Clean Air Agency.Video: IAQ School Walkthrough - Quick Fixes
View the 'Fixes' portion of “The Virtual School Walkthrough: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Quality Problems” produced by the non-profit Northwest Clean Air Agency.Video: IAQ School Walkthrough - Wrap-Up
View the 'Wrap-Up' portion of “The Virtual School Walkthrough: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Quality Problems” produced by the non-profit Northwest Clean Air Agency.Commentary: Proper Cleaning is Green Cleaning
Cleaning, by its very nature and definition, is, or should be, green.Bed Bugs, Public Health, and Social Justice: Part 1, A Call to Action
While most are aware of the prevalence of bed bugs, more research must be done in regards to their behavior, effect on humans, and rampant spread; and action must be taken.Environmental Management for High Performance Schools
Without a long-term commitment to comprehensive environmental management, not even the best high performance school can hope to stay high performing for very long.IAQ School Walkthrough - Introduction
Introduction to “The Virtual School Walkthrough: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Quality Problems” produced by the non-profit Northwest Clean Air Agency.Video: IAQ School Walkthrough - Introduction
View the introduction to “The Virtual School Walkthrough: Identifying and Solving Common Indoor Air Quality Problems” produced by the non-profit Northwest Clean Air Agency.Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools™ (PCHS™)
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools™ (PCHS™) optimizes efficiency, cleanliness, ease-of-deployment, and health factors through a carefully designed and documented system tailored for K-12 school districts.HFI Backs Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (GB) Program
The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) has announced its support of the ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (GB) program as a means to help enhance the health of indoor environments.Mold: A Continuing Problem in Schools - and What to Do About It
The recipe for mold is “just add water.” Your best investment is in prevention.Is Your Indoor Air Clean After Mold Remediation? Experts May Use a Particle Counter to Check
Certified technicians may use particle counters to help ensure your air is clean after mold cleanup.Green Cleaning 101 in Healthcare
A review of the principles and concepts behind the use of environmentally preferable cleaning products and what these applications mean to cleaning professionals, healthcare professionals, and staff and patients in medical locations.Controlling and Preventing Air- and Waterborne Infections
Pathogenic microorganisms are transmitted in many ways in hospitals. One important consideration is the role that the environment plays in pathogen transmission, specifically leading to airborne and waterborne infections.Commentary: The Trojan Couch and other Weapons of Class Obstruction
Upholstered couches and chairs, rugs, and bean bag chairs harbor dust mites, pet dander, and other contaminants that adversely affect classroom environmental quality.Curbing Asthma in Schools Through Better Cleaning Doesn’t Cost, It Pays
Asthma is a big problem in schools, and reducing it is a way for cleaning product distributors to make a big difference.Tips for Healthier School Carpet Cleaning
A hands-on guide from a school cleaning expert.Wipes Study - 3 Swipes and Germs are Out
If you have time to quickly swipe your pager or cell phone three times, that would be your best bet to get rid of most of the bacteria. And a simple tissue moistened with saline would do the trick. But if you only have time for a single swipe of a 'dirty' phone – you'd be better off reaching for a disinfectant wipe.The Importance of Widespread Understanding
Indoor environmental quality is the sum total of decisions made by an enormous variety of individuals and institutions.Dry Copper Kills Bacteria on Contact
Metallic copper surfaces kill microbes on contact, decimating their populations, according to a paper in the February 2011 issue of the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.A Green and Sustainable Heads Up
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program has been one of the most significant developments in the Green Cleaning movement over the past decade, but additional positive changes may now be afoot.Product Ingredients: It’s Time to Find Out What’s Really Inside
Getting commercial cleaning product manufacturers to come clean and disclose their products' ingredients is important.Is Your Parking Lot Making You Sick?
Coal tar sealants are often used to protect and renew parking lots. Dust from this substance can get into buildings and cause a health hazard.Students Face Health Risks from Air Contamination
Excerpts from a report by the Environmental Working Group.HFI Issues Asthma Prevention Recommendations for Use of Cleaning Solutions
A clean facility is a healthy facility - most of the time - but it’s ironic that some products designed to make our buildings cleaner and healthier may contribute to asthma.CDC - Making Cruise Ships Healthier
The Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assists the cruise ship industry to prevent and control the introduction, transmission, and spread of gastrointestinal (GI) illnesses on cruise ships.Basics of Log Reduction
"Log reduction" is a mathematical term (as is "log increase") used to show the relative number of live microbes eliminated from a surface by disinfecting or cleaning.Preventing Slip and Fall: Mastering Wet COF Measurement
Since a floor that is slip-resistant when wet will generally be slip resistant when dry, taking measurements of the condition of floors by benchmarking the wet Coefficient of Friction (COF) is an important starting point to raise safety levels.MD Anderson Study Shows Device Helps Purge Common Pathogens in Patient Rooms
Pulsed xenon ultraviolet light goes where housekeepers can’t.Restaurant Facts, Inspection and Cleanliness
Many safety inspection infractions involve cleaning issues.What is ICM?
Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) is an open source unified-systems approach to institutional and industrial cleaning in which “best practices” are defined by scientific measurement of cleaning outcomes.The Importance of Correct Sampling and Swabbing in ICM Programs
The swabs used for sampling surfaces for microbial contamination are examples of devices that are simple in design and construction, but are difficult to use without discipline and training. This article discusses why this is so.School Walk-Throughs Take a Commonsense Approach
Walk-throughs are a practical learning experience for staff that builds awareness, confidence and skills – essential elements of a sustainable IAQ program.Safer Alternatives to Toxic Chemicals Needed to Protect Workers and Communities
Hazardous chemicals and products are made and used in the greatest quantities in workplaces — where they first expose workers.Four Elements of IAQ Problems
Four elements - sources, the HVAC system, pollutant pathways, and occupants - are involved in the development of IAQ problems.Common IAQ Measurements - A General Guide
A brief introduction to making measurements that might be needed in the course of developing an IAQ profile or investigating an IAQ complaint.Carpet and Health
The benefits of carpet are forgotten or ignored in the face of perceived hazards.Scientific Measurement of Cleaning Outcomes Promotes Health
Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) is changing the perception of the cleaning industry and generating interest from individuals who want to pursue cleaning as a career. By employing the newest cleaning and measurement technologies and encouraging innovation with the larger goal of protecting public health, ICM is attracting students and new groups of professionals to the industry.Health Benefits of Carpet Maintenance
There is a widespread perception that carpet cannot be kept clean (sanitary) and that because of its inability to be kept clean, carpet contributes significantly to the deterioration of indoor environmental quality, especially leading to unhealthy indoor air quality. This unnecessary misconception often leads to policy decisions for removing carpet from many environments such as schools, health care facilities, and public agencies.IAQ Basics
There are many factors that can affect IAQ, such as human activity within the building, the building’s construction materials, and the types of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in a building.Does Steam Vapor Kill C. Diff?
Steam vapor systems share some limitations of chemical disinfectants with respect to endospores of C. difficile, but if used regularly should substantially reduce the burden of this problematic microbe on hospital surfaces.Wise Use of Biocide and Antimicrobial Technology in Water-Related Restoration
Restorers should have an understanding of the proper use of agents that can help control the growth of microorganisms and reduce potential risks.FDA - Validation of Cleaning Processes
This guide is intended to cover equipment cleaning for chemical residues only.The Problem with Detergent Residues on Surfaces
Detergent residues left on surfaces can provide nutrients for bacteria.Development of An Optimal Cleaning Process Through ICM
Any cleaning process must be validated by measurements of contamination levels before and after a cleaning step.How Does Indoor Air Quality Impact Student Health and Academic Performance?
Making the case for comprehensive IAQ management in schools.The Science of Cleaning for Healthy Schools
A healthy school needs to engage in a scientific and professional cleaning process to realize its health objectives.Janitorial Closet Makeover
How to properly store and organize cleaning chemicals for health, safety, and green benefits.Sustainability initiatives can benefit the bottom line, worker health and safety, and the environment
Green the plant logically: Not every initiative will have a positive, sustainable return.Green Carpet Care
Keep your carpets green, no matter the color, by using these green-cleaning tips.Green Cleaning and the Health Care Industry
What "green cleaning" really means and how it can be implemented into health care facilities.Greening Your Practice - Holistic Primary Care
Disinfection By-products: A Question of Balance
By all accounts, disinfection of drinking water is one of the major public health triumphs of the 20th century. No human endeavor, however, is without risk.Toxicity Categories for Pesticide and Disinfectant Products
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has established four Toxicity Categories for acute hazards of pesticide or disinfectant products.The Impact of the Physical Environment on Health & Learning
What benefits of healthy schools have been documented?
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