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Cleaning

Survey Reveals Spring Cleaning Could Be a Thing of the Past

The first-ever Stanley Steemer Spring Cleaning survey found that nearly half of all Americans predict they will spend less than four hours total on this year's spring cleaning, with nearly two in 10 (18 percent) Americans saying they will spend less than one hour or no time ...More
April 19, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Low Levels of Resistant Bacteria Found in Chicago-Area Ambulances

Treatment areas of ambulances fared well when tested for dangerous bacteria, according to a new study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Infection Control. Approximately 6 percent of sites sampled in Chicago-area ambulances tested positive for ...More
March 29, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
AHE Offers Webinar on Environmental Cleaning Best Practices

The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) is offering a webinar, "Best Practices in Environmental Cleaning and Surface Disinfection," on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 at 2 p.m. ET. Best practices involve the use of well-developed checklists, standardized cleaning ...More
February 9, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Asking the Right Questions Guides Solutions to Improving Cleanliness

If we look at the current state of environmental hygiene, what we need to ask ourselves is, “Why is cleanliness still such a problem?” In the past, hospitals have measured cleanliness using patient satisfaction survey responses. There are several pros and cons of this ...More
January 30, 2012
Posted in Articles, Environmental Hygiene
Hospitals Using UV Light to Check Efficacy of its Cleaning Efforts

The Vancouver Sun is reporting on efforts by hospitals under the auspices of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) to check on the efficacy of its hygiene efforts by using hand-held ultraviolet lights. VIHA staff will identify and mark 10 high-touch areas in a ...More
January 19, 2012
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Beating Superbugs with a High-Tech Cleanser

Dr. Udi Qimron of the Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology at Tel Aviv University's Sackler Faculty of Medicine has developed an efficient and cost-effective liquid solution that can help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria and keep more patients safe from ...More
December 9, 2011
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
New Disinfection Technique Could Revolutionize Hospital Room Cleaning

A Queen’s University infectious disease expert has collaborated in the development of a disinfection system that may change the way hospital rooms all over the world are cleaned as well as stop bed bug outbreaks in hotels and apartments. “This is the future, because many ...More
December 9, 2011
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Cintas Corporation, Rubbermaid Commercial Products Announce Alliance to Deliver Cleaning Solutions

Cintas Corporation and Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP) jointly announce a strategic alliance to offer custom cleaning and hygiene solutions to Cintas customers. One of these solutions is a new co-branded microfiber offering that blends the superior performance of RCP’s ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene
Global Disinfectants Market to Reach $2.9 Billion by 2017

According to a new report from Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA), the global market for disinfectants is projected to reach $2.9 billion by 2017, primarily driven by increased focus on hygiene and growing concerns over spread of infectious diseases in both residential ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in News, Disinfection & Sterilization, Environmental Hygiene
Cintas Offers Best Practices for Proper Restroom Cleaning

It’s no surprise that dirty restrooms can lead to lost business. In fact, a recent Harris Interactive survey revealed that 94 percent of U.S. adults would avoid a business in the future if they encountered dirty restrooms. However, there is a common misconception that ...More
November 10, 2011
Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene