ISSA/INTERCLEAN® Product ShowcaseA showcase of the innovations made available at the commercial cleaning industry’s most important annual event. This special product section highlights the innovations that were on display at 2016 ISSA/INTERCLEAN® Chicago.
Restroom Care: Complying with ADA RegulationsAlthough the regulations are not new, compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is top of mind for many facility cleaning managers. This article will outline ADA regulations for restrooms and what that means for cleaning departments. It will cover restroom design, dispenser and fixture selection and proper cleaning practices that meet ADA guidelines.
Floor Care: Focus on Stone FloorsStone flooring is becoming more popular in hospitals and schools, but education on proper care is needed. This article will cover finish choices, durability expectations and what it will cost in terms of long-term maintenance. It will also cover alternative flooring that looks like stone, but that is cheaper and easier to maintain.
Special Advertising Section: Infection ControlThe Trending Now section focuses this month on infection control problems and solutions, including cleaners, disinfectants, soaps, sanitizers, towels, dryers, wipes, microfiber, air purification, UV technology, chemical misters, and PPE (gloves, booties, etc.), to name a few.
How to Choose Hand Tools: Microfiber or CottonThere is still a lot of confusion in the marketplace about when to use traditional microfiber, disposable microfiber or cotton, but there is a place for all these products. For example, according to some experts, cotton is best when cleaning in foodservice areas, and microfiber is not recommended when oils or greases are present, because it clogs the fibers. This article will cover when and where to use each of the products.
Waste Management & Recycling: Sustainable LinersGuidelines established by the state of California, which most states follow, and Federal Trade Commission Green Guides, have strict, newer rules on trash can liners. This article will explore greener/more sustainable waste-receptacle options, including liners for large receptacles and restroom applications, as well as biodegradable liner options and how they can add to sustainable initiatives within facilities.
Matting Systems: Ask the ExpertsIn this feature, we have taken questions received from facility cleaning managers and presented them to matting manufacturers for response. This manufacturer roundtable will profile the responses to questions surrounding slip and falls prevention tips, proper backing, matting care, and logo/custom mats, to name a few.
Green Cleaning In Schools – Healthy Schools CampaignMike Jones is Director of Custodial Services at Columbia Public Schools in Columbia, Missouri, and a Green Clean Schools Leadership Council member. In this piece, Mike will discuss the steps he and his team went through to successfully implement green and sustainable initiatives throughout the district.
Those interested in Healthy Schools should also ask about Facility Cleaning Decision’s new Healthy Schools digital newsletter, which brings articles like this and more to the desktops of education facility decision-makers.
Management ColumnThis column, written by ManageMen’s Ben Walker, will offer solutions to management challenges Ben has witnessed while out in the field.
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