According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) March 2012 Vital Signs report, Clostridium diffcile (C. diff) infections remain at historically high levels whereas most other types of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are declining. [More]

The more cleaning professionals know, and the better trained they are, the less likely they are to be swayed by misinformation, resulting in facilities being cleaner and more beautiful for employee and guests’ enjoyment. [More]

When it comes to the prevention and control of infections, the best advice I can give you is advice your mother gave you as a child: “Wash your hands!” [More]

At Washoe County School District, where PCHS got started, the daily average attendance record has risen by a remarkable six-and-a-half percent! [More]

Cleaning for safer, healthier environments means that as much as possible, the cleaning crew works in a safe and healthy way to protect all occupants. To do this, custodians need to be educated and trained. Here are some important points training must cover... [More]

We have been asked how PCHS selects green cleaning products. We can think of no better response than to share this excerpt from the book, Clean and Healthy Schools for Dummies (by Dr. David Mudarri). [More]

The non-profit Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS) Consortium is officially supporting the promotion and distribution of the book, "Clean and Healthy Schools for Dummies" by Dr. David Mudarri, a publishing collaboration by the IEHA, Healthy Schools Campaign and Wiley & Sons Publishing. [More]

Results from an online survey of 2,208 adults and 1,000 business professionals give business owners insight into how adults view establishments while offering guidance to help ensure businesses are taking the necessary steps to creating a more hygienic and sustainable workplace. [More]

In early March 2011, I presented during the Critical Issues Online Seminar Series on Infection Control for Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine. We encouraged the listeners to submit questions that I then answered. Here are just a few of the questions and answers:

Q: “When you recommend the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) meter, are you assuming that viral contamination will change in proportion to the bacterial contamination ?”
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In early March 2011, I presented during the Critical Issues Online Seminar Series on Infection Control for Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine. We encouraged the listeners to submit questions that I then answered. Here are just a few of the questions and answers:



Q: “Do flip-top caps apply to all chemicals or primarily disinfectants?”

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Summer is coming, which means many people will be taking a couple of weeks off. This also means they will likely be staying in hotels or motels. And, because everyone is a bit concerned about bedbugs nowadays, I thought I would offer a few tips on how to check your hotel/motel room to ensure it is safe from these little parasites. [More]

A classroom is a classroom. They’re basically set up alike, and they can be cleaned alike - and quickly - with the right process.

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Many people have curtailed their use of credit cards, believing reducing or eliminating credit card debt is the first step in becoming financially healthy. However, credit cards may be “healthier” to use than we appreciated — mainly because U.S. greenbacks are a lot more soiled than most of us realized. [More]

In early March 2011, I presented during the Critical Issues Online Seminar Series on Infection Control for Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine. We encouraged the listeners to submit questions that I then answered. Here are just a few of the questions and answers.

Q: “I clean using the open bucket method. We change the water after each area. Is this the best practice for cleaning and disinfecting?” [More]

In early March 2011, I presented during the Critical Issues Online Seminar Series on Infection Control for Cleaning & Maintenance Management magazine. We encouraged the listeners to submit questions that I then answered. Here are just a few of the questions and answers.

Q: “We have an athletic facility that has a busy schedule of student, staff and athletic events, practices and exercise programs. What is the best practice for cleaning gyms, weight rooms, locker rooms and pool surfaces?” [More]