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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 more.  Developed by industry experts, this program will help facilities reimagine how they approach cleanliness.  At […]

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 realize that insects, like fruit flies, are another big contributor to the spread of foodborne illnesses.  Fruit flies […]

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 those patients will die of complications related to their healthcare-associated infection.  HAIs put a massive burden on the healthcare system, […]

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 even more serious when the necessary materials, procedures, and training are not in place to properly […]

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 and increasing worker safety, by investing in a chemical dilution control system. In this comprehensive article, […]

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.

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 from chemical exposure is to adopt a chemical management system. Chemical management systems are meticulously designed […]

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.

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, so you can take the first steps towards combating bacteria in your plant.

Hand dryers are a popular replacement for paper towel dispensers, but are they more sanitary? Hand dryers promote cross contamination by spreading germs from the air, to your hands, and eventually to other surfaces. Here are a few reasons why paper towels are more sanitary than hand dryers.

High touch surfaces are a major contributor to the spread of germs and bacteria in the workplace. If you want to reduce illness in your facility, then you need to learn about identifying, cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces.

Preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses, like Salmonella, Listeria, and E. Coli, is important to maintaining the health and safety of your customers. Read this article to learn three practices your food processing facility can use to avoid spreading illness-causing pathogens.

As patients in your facility are discharged or transferred out of a room, the surfaces in the room will need to be cleaned and disinfected to remove any potentially infectious germs. During terminal cleaning, your staff will need to complete extra steps in order to prepare the room for the next patient. These extra steps […]

You’re likely too familiar with how challenging it can be to clean an occupied patient room. However, routine cleaning and disinfecting is critical to reducing the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).

As the need for frequent disinfection grows, high volume disinfection is becoming increasingly popular. The most popular and effective high-volume disinfection method is electrostatic technology. Electrostatic sprayer technology applies an electric charge to a disinfectant chemical. The charge allows the disinfectant droplets to evenly and completely coat surfaces and objects.

The surfaces in your commercial restroom are covered with illness-causing germs and bacteria. To keep your occupants safe against an outbreak, it’s imperative that your cleaning team frequently and thoroughly cleans and disinfects the restroom. With proper disinfection in your restroom, 100% of germs, bacteria, and viruses listed on your chosen disinfectant’s product label are […]

Illness-causing germs, also known as pathogens, are easily spread throughout your facility. Routine disinfection is the most effective way to minimize the spread of germs.

Illness-causing pathogens linger throughout your facility, especially on high-touch surfaces.

Keeping any area clean and free of illness-causing germs and bacteria is important for businesses of all types, but it is especially critical in foodservice operations and other businesses that serve food. Businesses serving food must lower the risk of cross-contamination and foodborne illness to keep guests protected from sickness. Cleaning and sanitizing are essential […]

COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that has been devastating countries worldwide. Its most common symptoms include dry cough, high fever, and shortness of breath. As of this posting, all 50 states have confirmed cases of COVID-19 and many states, especially Washington, New York, and California, have been hard […]

The flu causes U.S. employees to miss approximately 17 million workdays a year, in turn costing employers, like you, about $7 billion annually in sick days and lost productivity. Each year the seasonal flu peaks between December and February, but preparing for cold and flu season should start in late October. Prevention begins with encouraging […]

Without proper cleaning and sanitization procedures, foodservice operators are putting their customers at increased risk of foodborne illness. A food poisoning outbreak will negatively affect customer’s perception and satisfaction with your business, giving your business a bad reputation. A bad reputation can mean lost sales and may even put you out of business.

It doesn’t matter if you are maintaining a school, hospital, office, or any other facility – cleaning and disinfecting is an important part of your maintenance routine. Keeping your facility clean will reduce the spread of illness and enhance your facility’s overall appearance.

Quat-based disinfectants are popular cleaning and disinfecting solutions used to kill bacteria, mold, and viruses. When used properly quats are highly effective. When used with the wrong cleaning tools, quat disinfectants become less effective and the disinfecting that you think is killing bacteria is not actually happening, even when you’re using the right dilution ratio.