Most of us have seen baby changing stations in public restrooms, and they are possibly already installed in buildings we manage or clean. However, facility managers and cleaning professionals may not know that a bill called the BABIES bill was signed into law by President Obama near the end of his term. The BABIES bill […]
Floor Safety: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You
Did you know that slip-and-fall accidents are the leading cause of injuries in lawsuits against property owners? These accidents can be painful for all involved. The Department of Justice estimates that each year about $4 billion are awarded to compensate injury victims in these premise liability cases. And in some cases, punitive damages are awarded […]
Matting
High-performance mats play a far more powerful role in keeping facilities clean, healthy, and safe than most facility managers realize. So it is our job, as cleaning professionals, to make our clients familiar with all the benefits of floor mats. But first, a clarification: the types of mats discussed in this article are called high-performance […]
Five Key Cold & Flu-Fighting Tips
To help cleaning professionals, the Clorox Professional Products Co. has compiled these five infection control tips. Clean and disinfect regularly. The common cold & flu can spread when people touch infected surfaces and then touch their eyes, mouth, or nose. However, flu viruses are fairly easy to kill when using appropriate products as part of the […]