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Category: Cleaning & Disinfecting
Manual vs. Automatic Dispensers: Which Should You Use?
Touchless vs. manual dispensers: which is better for your facility? Compare hygiene, cost, usage control, and maintenance for soap, paper towels, and toilet paper systems.
Liquid vs. Foam Hand Soap: Which Is Best for Commercial Use?
Compare liquid vs. foam hand soap for commercial facilities. Learn which is better for germ removal, cost per use, labor efficiency, and specific applications.
Types of Hand Soap Explained: Liquid vs. Foam Hand Soap
Compare liquid vs. foam hand soap for commercial facilities. Learn which is better for germ removal, cost per use, labor efficiency, and specific applications.
Solvents 101: What They Are, How They Work, & When to Use Them
Learn the key differences between surfactants vs. solvents, how each works, and when to use them for better cleaning results, reduced labor, and improved efficiency.
Surfactants 101: What They Are, How They Work, & When to Use Them
Most cleaning products rely on surfactants, but are you using them correctly? Learn how surfactants work, when to use them, common mistakes to avoid, and how to get more consistent, efficient cleaning results across your facility.
Surfactants vs. Solvents: How to Choose the Right Cleaning Chemistry
Learn the key differences between surfactants vs. solvents, how each works, and when to use them for better cleaning results, reduced labor, and improved efficiency.
Prepare for Flu Season with Tork® Smarter Hygiene Solutions
Reduce sick days and improve productivity with sustainable workplace hygiene solutions. Learn how Tork helps businesses stay clean, efficient, and ready for flu-season.
Types of Commercial Wipers Explained: Strength, Cost, and Absorbency Compared
Learn about the different types of wipers used for cleaning in commercial facilities, including paper, cloth, and low-lint options. Compare performance, cost, and more to choose the right option.
How to Remove Hard Water Rings from Urinals: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to remove hard water rings from urinals step by step using effective cleaning methods and products to improve appearance and support proper restroom hygien
How to Remove Hard Water Rings From Toilets (Step-by-Step)
Step-by-step instructions for removing hard water rings from toilets using proven cleaning methods to improve restroom appearance and hygiene.
Best Practices for Restroom Trash and Feminine Hygiene Receptacle Cleaning
Learn the best practices for restroom trash and feminine hygiene receptacle cleaning. Improve hygiene, control odors, and enhance guest satisfaction.
Cold and Flu Season Is Coming: Are You Prepared?
Prepare now for cold and flu season with a proactive hygiene plan including auditing cleaning routines and hygiene product stock, educating staff on proper practices, and more. These steps can help protect your facility, staff, and community.
10 Most Common Restroom Complaints and How to Solve Them
Discover the top restroom complaints, from odors to empty dispensers, and how to fix them with pro tips that improve cleanliness, safety, and satisfaction.
How to Clean Under Bathroom Partitions: Tips to Maintain Bathroom Hygiene
Picture this: You’re at a restaurant, a stadium, or even your workplace, and nature calls. You head to the restroom, expecting a clean and fresh space—only to be hit with a wave of foul odors the moment you step inside. At first glance, it seems fine....
What is the Best Hand Sanitizer for Schools: Key Considerations
Discover how to choose the best hand sanitizer for your school. Learn the pros and cons of alcohol vs. non-alcohol options, dispenser considerations, and tips for placement to keep students and staff healthy.
HyProtection Zone Program 101: Enhance Your Cleaning & Hygiene Protocols
Are your staff members trained on the most up-to-date best cleaning practices? Do you need help finding the most efficient means of cleaning your facility? Imperial Dade’s HyProtection Zone Program is designed to help you answer these questions and...
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 86 million people in the US get sick from foodborne illnesses yearly. Most people know that mishandling and improper food storage can spread foodborne illnesses. Many people don’t...
How to Prevent HAIs: 3 Tips to Keep Your Patients Healthy
A 2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that healthcare-associated infections, or HAIs, affect approximately 633,000 patients annually. That’s 1 of every 31 hospitalized patients in the United States. Tens of thousands of...
How to Clean Up Bloodborne Pathogens: A Safety and Compliance Guide
Did you know that each year there are approximately three million exposures to bloodborne pathogens in the workplace? Bloodborne pathogens pose a serious risk to the health and wellness of both employees and other building occupants. This risk becomes...
How to Use a Dilution Control System in 4 Easy Steps
Are you looking for a way to reduce product waste? Or, maybe you’re looking to reduce the hazards that come with handling concentrated chemicals? Eliminate the hassle and guesswork involved with diluting chemicals by hand, all while cutting costs...
Top Alternative to Metered Aerosol Dispensers
Metered aerosol dispensers have been the go-to odor eliminator for decades, but are they effective air fresheners? Read this article to understand the efficacy of metered aerosol air fresheners, and to learn about alternative odor control products....
How Does a Chemical Management System Increase Workplace Safety?
In 2021, over 400,000 workplace injuries were caused by exposure to harmful chemicals. This figure reminds us how important it is to manage chemicals properly in commercial settings. One way businesses have been curbing the number of workplace injuries...
Dilution Control 101: The Risks of Under-Dilution and Over-Dilution
A large part of facility maintenance and commercial cleaning is the everyday use of hazardous chemicals. Many people may be unaware of how dangerous working with chemicals can be because they use them daily to complete a range of mundane tasks. However,...
Help Make Routine Sanitizing and Disinfecting More Efficient with PURELL® Surface Wipes
With widespread labor shortages, surface wipes allow staff to kill germs quickly so that they can attend to other important tasks. Learn how PURELL® Surface Wipes can help make sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces easier and more efficient.
How Can Food Handlers Reduce Bacteria in Food Processing Plants?
Bacteria in food production is a huge issue with serious consequences if not handled properly. We go over what conditions promote the growth of bacteria in food processing plants and how to prevent bacterial growth in food production environments,...