Infection Control
Facility hygiene and preventing the spread of germs
Reinforcing proper hygiene practices and managing the perceptions of visitors and employees can help minimize the spread of germs within a facility.
Cleaning program, product analysis imperative post-COVID
A new white paper predicts cleaning program analysis will be of greater importance post-COVID-19, both for cleaning professionals and C-suite executives.
ANSI Standards for UV-C devices under development
The first ANSI Standards for ultraviolet C-band (UV-C) device performance are expected to be published before the end of the year.
The shift from facility cleaning to facility disinfection
Educating the public on the differences between cleaning and disinfecting is becoming increasingly important to businesses in the facility cleaning sector.
An evidence-based look at the paper towel versus air dryer debate
Are paper towels the top choice for preventing the spread of coronavirus?
EPA issues advisory on disinfectant claims
An EPA advisory notes some disinfectant products include unapproved claims regarding SARS-CoV-2, the strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
GBAC STAR accreditation to steer reopenings
The new GBAC STAR accreditation program is taking the complication and uncertainty out of reopening large Canadian commercial facilities.
Cleaning tax credit proposed for U.S. businesses
The cleaning tax credit would allow businesses to expense equipment, staff training, PPE, and other related products until the end of March 2021.
Majority of U.S. businesses plan to increase cleaning frequency
An OpenWorks survey found 83 per cent of business leaders believe they will likely increase cleaning frequency in their facilities upon reopening.
VIDEO: The impact of COVID-19 on real estate operations and building cleaning
Missed our May 20 webinar on the wide-ranging impact of COVID-19 and its influence on cleaning protocols? It’s not too late to learn from our
Rigorous cleaning protocols now big safety priority
Cleaning has taken on a new meaning since the words coronavirus and COVID-19 became part of our daily language. But precisely how have cleaning protocols changed?
U of A, AHS to create 3D-printed face shields
University of Alberta faculty and staff are working with Alberta Health Services to create thousands of 3D-printed face "shields" for use in the province's hospitals.
IES releases free report on GUV disinfection
The Illuminating Engineering Society has released a report explaining germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) disinfection and its potential to safely reduce the transmission of COVID-19, in response to a wave of conflicting statements and opinions on the topic.
Nova Scotia introduces new COVID-19 measures at long-term care homes
The provincial government has introduced new measures to protect long-term-care facility residents and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
ISSA standard instructs school cleaning practices
The goal of the standard is to provide schools with a tool that will help them measure and monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning processes.
Steps for conducting a green cleaning audit
A green cleaning program is about more than simply using ‘green’ products.
Some disinfectants safer than others
The list of active ingredients used in disinfectants is lengthy and full of trade-offs.
