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The influenza season--if it can be called that--has been in full swing in the southern hemisphere, with many countries reporting as much as a 90% reduction in reported cases due, in large part, to cleaning and infection control measures undertaken to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Latest Evidence Supports Enhanced Cleaning Claims in Fight Against Germs
Across the southern half of the planet, countries on the tail-end of winter have been combatting the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak amid their influenza season with enhanced cleaning protocols and the age-old wisdom of isolating people with symptoms from the healthy population, getting vaccinated, and regularly washing your hands with soap and water, resulting in significant reductions in influenza infections.

The ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency has led to an unfortunate combination of incorrect assumptions made by well-intentioned facility managers and service providers, and false statements made by unscrupulous disinfectant manufacturers, regarding the proven residual efficacy of disinfectants against viruses.

Whether you're a member of the front line workforce, returning to work, or working from home, cleaning chemical safety is mandatory for ensuring occupant safety, especially amongst all the confusion stemming from the COVID-19 emergency.

Chemical Safety Precautions at Work and in the Home
Ensuring occupant wellness and safety via facility and surface hygiene is more important and relevant than ever.

Many teachers, students, parents, and education administrators have voiced major concerns regarding a full return to the classroom and business-as-usual this coming school year due, in part, to fears surrounding the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from a lack of facility cleanliness and hygiene.

Despite its downgrade from pandemic status by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), many displaced workers have expressed concerns regarding their pending return to the workplace.

Post-COVID-19 Workplace Cleanliness and Safety Concerns
As the COVID-19 outbreak abates, worldwide, many workers displaced by quarantine orders are facing a return to the workplace, which, according to a recent survey conducted by LinkedIn, has resulted in serious concerns regarding their health and safety.

Restoring water damaged carpets is an extremely laborious--potentially dangerous--task requiring advanced training, equipment, protection, and experience.

Assessing and Restoring Water Damaged Carpets
The Atlantic hurricane season is upon us, and with that comes heavy rainfall and flooding, which can wreak havoc on schools and businesses already overburdened with lockdowns and increased cleaning requirements.

Before recent events, public restroom cleanliness was critical to the success of businesses of every kind and now, with reports surfacing regarding the ongoing spread of pathogens in public bathrooms, maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in these facilities is more important than ever.

Recent events have highlighted the importance of facility cleanliness and hygiene at a time when spending has taken a downturn, underscoring the importance of high-quality, efficient cleaning processes.

Meeting Customer Cleaning Demands in the New Economy
Consumer demand for increased and improved cleaning services has never been higher.

Indoor air quality plays a vital part in the health and wellness of facility occupants and is a critical component that must be monitored and controlled as schools and businesses begin to reopen long-shuttered classrooms, stores, restaurants, and offices.

Enhanced cleaning practices combined with increased occupant engagement and communication are rapidly emerging as top-level requirements for consumers across multiple industries.

Consumer Fears are Changing the Cleaning Industry
Consumer fears regarding the spread of certain pathogens have led to an increase in unsafe cleaning and disinfection practices due, in large part, to two distinct criteria:

Increased awareness of the necessity of improved cleaning and hygiene practices, and;
A lack of information pertaining to the health and safety precautions necessary when cleaning and disinfecting.