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Pandemic Leads to Increased Interest in Daytime Cleaning

Pandemic Leads to Increased Interest in Daytime Cleaning

Since the coronavirus pandemic began, facilities have increased the amount of cleaning scheduled during business hours—referred to as daytime cleaning,...

air ventilation system, coronavirus

Facilities Need to Consider Air Quality to Protect Residents From COVID-19

Cleaning is just part of the battle in eliminating the spread of the coronavirus

Coronavirus information keeps evolving, but the fear to contract it continues to be unchartered territory for many people. Several reports...

CDC Updates Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers Exposed to COVID-19

CDC Updates Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers Exposed to COVID-19

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its interim guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical...

September 2020 CMM Digital Issue

September 2020 CMM Digital Issue is Now Live

  The September 2020 CMM digital issue is now available with a timely feature on back-to-school cleaning. As K-12 schools...

Check out a New Infographic on Face Mask Best Practices

Check out a New Infographic on Face Mask Best Practices

The Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, has released a new infographic on best practices for face masks....

carpet, long-term care, carpet care

Clean Carpet Adds to Favorable Impression of Long-Term Care Facilities

Survey finds people would question health commitment of facilities with dirty carpet

Floor cleanliness is crucial in the safety and health of residents in long-term care facilities. A new survey from Whittaker...

HVAC Maintenance Tips, maintenance worker
September 21, 2020 Kathleen Misovic

HVAC Maintenance Tips for Healthy Schools

Health and Safety

In addition to clean surfaces, clean air can help stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Seth Ferriell, CEO of SSC Services, offers tips to set up the air conditioning systems in your school facilities.

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rental equipment market
September 21, 2020 CMM Staff

Q&A: To Rent or Buy?

Technology and Trends

Adam Camhi, director, Flooring Solutions at Sunbelt Rentals, said the rental equipment company is experiencing an upswing in business during the pandemic as BSCs and in-house service providers adapt to more frequent and comprehensive cleaning services.

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New CDC Indicators Guide Schools in Learning Format Decisions

New CDC Indicators Guide Schools in Learning Format Decisions

As some schools across the national continue to hold classes remotely—and others operate fully in-person or in combined in-person and...

coronavirus, COVID-19, UV, ultraviolet disinfection, UV disinfection

UV Light Disinfection Is Effective Yet Challenging

Discover the pros and cons of UVC systems

Although ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection technology has been around for a while, it is seeing a surge of popularity especially...

green cleaning
September 17, 2020 Stephen P. Ashkin

Green Cleaning for COVID-19

Health and Safety

You don’t need to stop using green cleaning products to eliminate the coronavirus from your facility.

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business during pandemic
September 16, 2020 Tim Conn

6 Tips for Handling Starts and Stops in Business During Pandemic

Business and Management

Although it is unknown whether facility reopenings will continue this fall or slow down due to a second wave of COVID-19, cleaning and maintenance professionals need to be prepared.

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