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]

After cleaning all the surfaces in a room, refreshing the air can add that “last finishing touch” to the space. And, the way a room smells is critical because smell is the first sense that we use when we enter a space to make a judgment on whether or not it is “clean.” [More]

SCA Tissue and its North American Tork brand recently announced that it has joined the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International's Partnership Program as a Leadership Circle Partner, pledging to support BOMA's vital programs in advocacy, education, research and membership across North America. [More]

Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich recently suggested, in order to save money, school districts should fire their janitors and have the students clean their schools. Unfortunately, when someone makes a comment like this, it usually implies that anyone can clean — even young children — and that cleaning is not all that important. [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]

It is up to each organization to decide the amount, frequency and quality of training cleaning workers receive to do their jobs. Some organizations might have extensive training programs while others throw new workers into the fray, focusing on straight on-the-job training. The training strategy an organization uses is based on the time, resources and budget available for training. [More]

Healthier cleaning processes in schools are good for workers, students and staff; they also make a difference for attendance and the long-term bottom line. But how do you implement a healthy cleaning program in a time of immediate budget crisis? Speakers addressed effective strategies and practical tips to implementing Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS). [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]