Infection Control
Ventilation has become a recognized priority for infection control
Experts say controlling air quality and flow will be key to the fight against future viruses.
Safely using UV-C light to disinfect indoor spaces
Historically, there have been two strategies to address the safety concerns with using UV-C light to disinfect air in occupied spaces.
Five tips for safe and effective disinfecting
With the worst of the pandemic hopefully in the rearview for good, cleaning professionals are re-evaluating what they have done right.
Not changing mop water can be deadly
Failure to change mop water, use of over-diluted solutions & use of contaminated water to dilute concentrated solutions can have dire effects.
Norovirus threat grows as COVID-19 restrictions wane
Norovirus infections appear to be rising in recent weeks amid loosened health restrictions.
The stubborn travels of pathogens
Knowing which tools to use, and how to employ them, is vitally important for disinfecting effectively.
Cleaning is caring — it’s not rocket science
As restrictions lift and foot traffic increases, the American Cleaning Institute’s Brian Sansoni says it’s time to go back to basics.
How aerosolized hydrogen peroxide can help reduce hospital infections
Adding a touchless aHP disinfection system can result in a significant and sustained reduction in CDI rates.
The importance of professional service providers
Outsourcing can help meet heightened expectations of cleanliness by creating a reliable supply chain and instilling confidence.
Swabbing floors to detect COVID-19 could be useful indicator of spread
Floors can be tested to predict the level of COVID-19 in an environment.
Kingston City Hall achieves GBAC STAR accreditation
“Achieving this accreditation helps us maintain a clean facility to protect both our government workers and citizens and keep essential functions running.”
4 steps for proactive cleaning
The secret to reopening – and staying that way – is a proactive, hands-on approach
Preparing for another pandemic
As we look ahead to our future, cleaning companies must be prepared and ready to respond when the next pandemic emerges.
HVAC filters demand predicted to keep rising
The driving factor for growth market is increasing demand for HVAC systems and awareness around IAQ.
Survey finds significant drop in handwashing hygiene
The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp. has found that general pandemic fastidiousness has declined.
Antimicrobial testing available for new ISO ceramic tile standards
Testing using new ISO standards is now available from the Tile Council of North America testing lab.
GBAC publishes IAQ infection prevention strategy paper
The paper addresses several strategies for improving indoor air quality in facilities such as schools, restaurants, convention centres & gyms.