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The transmission of pathogens via contact with contaminated surfaces or individuals is the most common route for the spread of germs and viruses, underscoring the importance of high-performance facility hygiene programs focused on cleaning for health.

Contact Transmission of Pathogens and Diseases in Public Facilities
Contact transmission of germs and viruses is the most prevalent route of infection in humans.

Recent research has shed light on the highly infectious nature of norovirus and rotavirus pathogens, noting the viruses are transmitted in membrane-covered packages that render them all but immune to conventional chemical and UV disinfection methods.

Clustered Norovirus Superbugs
Worldwide, norovirus and rotavirus are responsible for hundreds of millions of cases of gastroenteritis and diarrhea in children under 5 each year, resulting in several hundred million hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths.

Consumer trust in the non-stop barrage of information paraded in front of them daily has diminished significantly, and they are now turning to small, locally owned businesses to help them live safer and more informed lives.

Improving Consumer Confidence Through Health-Focused Cleaning Initiatives
Consumers have lost faith in government and conventional media sources for information vital to their health, safety, and ability to make informed decisions.

In the post-pandemic world, consumer connections are the new currency by which schools and businesses will succeed or fail, making sustainability an increasingly vital course for organizations to adopt.

Connecting With Customers Through Sustainable Cleaning Practices
Emerging consumer demographics increasingly purchase products and services based on a values assessment of organizations and their practices.

Aging demographics, emerging generations with increased spending power, and shifts in post-pandemic shopping and purchasing habits have converged to forge a new consumer landscape, which successful business owners must cater to through a combination of hygienic facilities that provide safe and healthy shopping experiences, and cleaning practices that communicate environmental stewardship.

Pathogens and pathogenic bacteria commonly found on fomites in public schools represent a significant ongoing and costly health hazard to the U.S. population.

The Role of Common Surfaces in Schools in the Transmission of Pathogens and Bacteria
Inanimate surfaces play a significant role in transmitting pathogens--influenza--and pathogenic bacteria--E. coli--in public schools.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the risks of transmitting infectious disease via touch and airborne transmission, underscoring the need for targeted, high-quality personal and facility hygiene.

Breaking the Chain of Infection Via Targeted Hygiene and Disinfection
Humans will never eradicate bacteria and germs--there are far too many, with more spreading every day.

Taking a scientific approach towards cleaning requires the assessment of conventional vs. emerging methods--in this case, individual zone cleaning compared to specialized team cleaning--and how that impacts overall business goals and outcomes.

Zone Cleaning, Team Cleaning, and the Rise of the Custodial Specialist
How organizations staff and coordinate custodial services directly impacts cleaning efficiency, effectiveness, facility hygiene, and occupant health.

Spring is an ideal time to inspect and perform deep cleaning and preventative maintenance on facility walkways, entryways, and protective matting.

Finish Spring Cleaning Strong With Facility Floor Care and Maintenance
Our previous article discussed the prerequisites for starting a comprehensive facility spring cleaning program that promoted building occupants' mental and physical health by removing clutter from offices, especially on floors and desks.

A critical component of a healthy and productive office is a clutter-free workplace, and spring is the perfect time to get started.

Workplace Decluttering a Crucial First Step to Quality Spring Cleaning
Conventionally, March has been the ideal month for North American businesses and households to begin the spring cleaning process due to improved weather conditions, low amounts of air pollution, and moderate temperatures--making it the ideal time to remove dust.