Cover Story: Key Concerns of Facility Cleaning ManagersThis Q&A with the six members of our Advisory Board focuses on the state of the industry from the perspective of managers in different facility types: changes they expect to see, the impact of Cleaning Internet of Things, and how to keep up with management challenges, employee issues and industry trends. These high-level environmental services and custodial managers from medical, commercial, educational and government facilities share their experience and provide essential insight from the frontlines of cleaning.
Carpet Care Equipment EssentialsPurchasing new carpet equipment is a large investment for cleaning managers. To protect that investment, it is recommended that equipment undergo preventative maintenance. This article covers the regular maintenance recommended for carpet equipment, suggested frequency, and proper storage between use. In addition to preventative maintenance, the article also covers what departments should do when more substantial maintenance is necessary, such as how to work with distributors, replace equipment and decide between fixing existing equipment and purchasing new.
Soap & Hand SanitizersHow big of a “shot” should soap dispensers put out in order for restroom users to adequately wash their hands? Many facilities are reducing the amount of soap dispensed to 0.4 fluid ounces, in an effort to stretch stock, but some dispenser manufacturers argue that is not enough soap to properly wash up. This article addresses what quantity of soap should be dispensed and how altering that could impact handwashing compliance and cross-contamination.
Pest Control and Elimination
From rodents and birds to various types of insects, a variety of pests plague facilities during the warmer months of the year. This article will cover some of the most daunting pests and how cleaning departments can eliminate them.
Infection Control in Healthcare FacilitiesOur healthcare coverage this issue will be a profile of Pine Crest Nursing Home, a 180-bed facility located in Merill, Wisconsin. The article will focus specifically on how this facility has been able to cut down on infections using technology.
Green Cleaning Profile: How Jodi Krause Makes UW-Madison a Healthy SchoolThis article profiles the sustainable initiatives and the benefits/impacts that green cleaning has had on the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jodi Krause, Assistant Director Housekeeping at UW-Madison, has worked in the custodial and maintenance field for more than 20 years and is also a Green Clean Schools (Healthy Schools Campaign) Leadership Council member. As a result of her vision and leadership, UW–Madison’s Division of Housing won the Green Cleaning Award for Schools and Universities’ Silver prize in 2013.
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