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Natural Cleaners Part I

Green cleaning is a practice that shouldn’t stop at the office, but should be done at home as well.  Certain commercial green cleaners can be expensive when purchasing for personal use.  There are many at home substitutes that you can … Continue reading

How to Go Green at Work

The three R’s of going green have evolved into five: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair and Rethink.  Going green at the office is a lot easier than one might think.  Here are a few steps of action to take to help … Continue reading

Disinfectants vs. Sanitizers

Many are familiar with the terms disinfectant, sanitizer, and sterilizer but what many are not familiar with is the factual difference between the three.  When you are cleaning it is best to know the meanings so you can pick the … Continue reading

The ‘Eww Factor’ of Public Restrooms

Public restrooms are a hotbed for bacteria.  High traffic and moist environments create a breeding ground for all types of germs.  Bacteria that have been found lurking in public restrooms include the following: Rotavirus, Shigella bacteria, Norovirus, E. coli, and … Continue reading

The Dangers of Mixing Cleaning Chemicals

It is no surprise that mixing cleaning chemicals can be a deadly business.  But why exactly is it so dangerous, and what specifically should not be mixed?  The main cleaner that can NOT be mixed with other cleaning agents is … Continue reading

Clutter & Stress

It may be no surprise to most people, but clutter at the office leads to decreased productivity and can even cause stress.  Clutter is anything that can cause an exasperating distraction that makes it difficult to relax or focus.  As … Continue reading

Healthcare Office Cleanliness: What is Your Diagnosis?

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 1.7 million infections occur every year in hospitals.¹ This statistic stresses the importance of medical office cleaning.  There is a priority for them to be as germ free as possible, … Continue reading

Tips for Cleaning the Not-So-Fresh Office Refrigerator

Cleaning of the office refrigerator is a dreaded task and is often ignored.  It is very important for the health of office employees to have a clean fridge.  If the overall temperature is less than 40°F, the environment inside the … Continue reading

The 3 D’s of Spring Cleaning

It’s about that time of year again, when everyone partakes in the annual deep cleaning of their homes.  What most people do not think about is that it is equally important to have a clean workplace as it is to … Continue reading

The Importance of Having Clean Carpet

Having carpets in the home and in the office can greatly benefit the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ).  New research shows that if carpets are properly maintained and cleaned on a regular schedule, they can actually improve the IAQ of a … Continue reading