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Why Chemical Safety is Important in Food Processing

Chemicals are used in food processes for production, maintenance, and sanitation, so it’s important that you ensure the chemicals that will contact food or food contact surfaces are in compliance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Due to the potential hazards of improperly handled chemicals, it’s important to develop a chemical control program to …


How Cleaning Can Reduce Workplace Illnesses

During the cold and flu season each year, millions of Americans face illness and the financial consequences of having to take sick days from work. For employers, this generates additional health care expenses and a decrease in productivity. A study created by the Integrated Benefits Institute found that for every dollar spent on healthcare benefits, another $0.61 …


Why Proper Training for Cleaning Employees is Important

When you walk into a commercial facility, you expect it to be organized and clean. Streaky floors, strange odors, and a cluttered mess everywhere can negatively affect customer perception and demonstrate a lack of proper training of cleaning staff. Commercial cleaning can be quite complex and it is important to have a team with the skills, talent, …


The Top 5 Tips For Safely Handling Cleaning Chemicals

When used properly, cleaning chemicals are relatively safe. Unfortunately, accidents do happen and there are several precautions and things to keep in mind in terms of proper handling of cleaning solutions. This is a reason why the U.S. Department of Labor continues to list “cleaning and custodial work” as one of the most dangerous jobs …


How To Help Customers Cope With Vandalism

Restrooms in middle and high schools across the country have been the target of the recent TikTok bathroom challenge, “Devious Licks”. Some restrooms are being sprayed with chocolate milk and fake blood. Soap and paper towel dispensers, sinks, and toilets are being destroyed by students who film themselves as they vandalize the restrooms and post …


The Best Places to Use Professional Cleaning Equipment

The type of cleaning equipment greatly depends on the location or environment you are intending to clean. It’s important to use different methods, strategies, and products for different situations and locations, such as restaurants, offices, schools, and factories. However, it’s always important to remember to use equipment that is professional and effective! The Different Places …


Why You Should Invest in Professional Cleaning Equipment

Is investing in professional commercial cleaning equipment a good idea? Definitely! The equipment can make the cleaning and disinfection process easy and effective. Business owners know that they need to ensure cleanliness in their work environments, and some spend a ton of money on cleaning supplies. Others, however, invest in high-quality, efficient equipment. Here are …


The Best Practices for Disinfecting Schools in 2021

Cleaning and disinfecting are part of a broad approach to preventing infectious diseases in schools. To put simply, cleaning and disinfecting are important actions that should be taken every day to slow the spread of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, as well as protect students and staff. According to the CDC, it’s important to know the difference …


The Importance of Safety and Proper Use When Using Chemicals

Safety precautions are crucial in any industry. Safety within chemical industry applications is incredibly important since a failure to adhere to regulations can have long-term or catastrophic consequences. Last week, over 100 people were treated after a chemical leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. “Investigators believe the leak was some sort of mixture of bleach and …


Why a Clean Work Environment is Important for Mental Health

Over 80% of employees in America feel there is something that makes their job stressful. Fortunately, there are several things business employers can do to make a positive impact on the mental health of their employees. One of the biggest issues affecting employees, especially today is: cleanliness, or lack thereof. It’s important to understand the relationship …