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Hotel Investigation Raises Doubts About Enhanced Cleaning Protocols

Hotel Investigation Raises Doubts About Enhanced Cleaning Protocols

Although major hotel chains have committed to enhanced cleaning protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a television news show...

COVID-19 Update: Wearing a Mask Can Reduce Transmission by up to 50%

COVID-19 Update: Wearing a Mask Can Reduce Transmission by up to 50%

There is consensus among public health organizations that wearing a face mask in public can drastically reduce the spread of...

Green Seal Releases COVID-19 Cleaning Guidelines

Green Seal Releases COVID-19 Cleaning Guidelines

Improper cleaning and disinfection methods, such as incorrectly applying products to surfaces, can expose building occupants to unsafe levels of...

Hand Hygiene
June 25, 2020 Julie Howard

Brown Towels: Where Hand Hygiene Meets Sustainability

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Research shows bacteria are more likely to be transmitted from wet skin than dry skin, making proper hand drying a critical component of the hand-hygiene process.

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Tune in to Straight Talk for Information on Regulatory Issues Related to COVID-19

Tune in to Straight Talk for Information on Regulatory Issues Related to COVID-19

The government affairs department at ISSA concentrates, especially during the current coronavirus pandemic, on providing important guidance and assistance to...

COVID-19 Update: Online Tool Helps Workers Determine if They Qualify for Sick Leave

COVID-19 Update: Online Tool Helps Workers Determine if They Qualify for Sick Leave

Workers often have questions about their benefits, and with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic many may be questioning the amount and...

More Questions Than Answers on the Proper Use of Wipes

More Questions Than Answers on the Proper Use of Wipes

Study calls for more manufacturer information and better staff training

Ready-to-use disinfectant wipes provide a convenient method way to clean and disinfect, and they have become even more popular amid...

Professional Baseball Steps Up to the Plate for Disinfection

Professional Baseball Steps Up to the Plate for Disinfection

All MLB spring training facilities undergoing deep cleaning

Sports fans lamenting the nonexistent baseball season will be interested in the latest news. MLB announced over that weekend that...

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COVID-19 Fear Leading to Unsafe Cleaning Product Practices

Survey respondents admit to having drank or gargled bleach

Cleaning professionals are well trained in the safe use of cleaning chemicals, such as following dilution instructions and wearing the...

Weekly Advocacy Recap—ISSA Submits Congressional Testimony on Back to Work Tax Credit Act

Weekly Advocacy Recap—ISSA Submits Congressional Testimony on Back to Work Tax Credit Act

Welcome to the ISSA Advocacy Weekly Recap, our regular roundup of the latest public policy issues impacting the cleaning industry....

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Increased Cleaning Protocols Could Cost the Hotel Industry $9B

New standards to increase housekeepers’ time spent cleaning guest rooms and public spaces

Businesses in many industries came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, and hotels were no exception. As the economy...

Union Requests COVID-19 Protections for Custodians

Union Requests COVID-19 Protections for Custodians

Representatives from Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 2 are requesting increased workplace protections for union members. The union, which...