
	June 2008

	Protecting Health Through Hygienic Green Cleaning

	Two of the most pressing topics facing today's cleaning professional are environmental responsibility and outbreak prevention. While the cause of "going green" becomes increasingly important, organizations are purchasing Earth-friendly products and services in record numbers, and implementing recycling initiatives aimed at landfill waste reduction. Read entire article

	Remove It and Prove It: Better Cleaning Through Scientific Validation

	Cleaning is the removal of unwanted matter, including macro soil we can see: dirt, debris, and spills; and micro soil: harmful bacteria, viruses, spores, dust particles, and chemical substances below the threshold of human perception. Micro soils, with their ability to enter the human body, often have a major impact on health, and require critical emphasis during cleaning. How do you know when you have effectively removed these micro soils that can endanger human health? In a word: measurement. Read entire article

	Winning Premium Business Using Rapid Hygiene Measurement

	Building Service Contractor Darryl Lawson has very personal reasons for wanting to see cleaner public restrooms. As a kidney transplant recipient, he is more at risk than most to the viral pathogens that cause infectious diseases. So, when he found out that there was now a way to measure unseen biological contamination and show clients and potential clients how well their facilities were being cleaned, it got his attention and changed his entire business plan. Read entire article


	Did You Know?

	While casual exposure to any cleaning product can be dangerous, exposure to a combination of them can be deadly. In an attempt to make cleaning products work better and faster, workers have been known to mix multiple cleaning agents. But indiscriminate mixing of products can lead to the release of toxic, and potentially deadly, gases. For example, when chlorine bleach is mixed with an acid-containing product, such as toilet-bowl cleaner, the result will be the release of deadly chlorine gas. Chlorine gas exposure, even at low levels, will irritate the mucous membranes (eyes, throat, and nose), and cause coughing and breathing problems, burning and watery eyes, and a runny nose. Higher levels of exposure can cause chest pain, more severe breathing difficulties, vomiting, pneumonia, and fluid in the lungs. Even higher concentrations can cause death. Chlorine can also be absorbed through the skin, resulting in pain, inflammation, swelling, and blistering. Please read all chemical MSDSs and avoid mixing cleaning products. Submit your question to our experts


[click icon to watch video] The more we understand about how disease is transferred, the clearer the importance of cleaning in protecting human health becomes. However, not all cleaning approaches produce the same results. In an industry often characterized by unproven claims and marketing hype, Kaivac uses scientific measurement to expose the truth about popular cleaning methods.

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