Restaurant Reopening: Understanding and Complying with the “New Normal”
By Marc Ferguson July 8th 2020Before reopening, all restaurants and food service establishments should ensure they have a plan for reopening safely and hygienically, to ensure the health of both staff and customers.
Retail Reopening: What Does it Mean to be a Clean Facility Now?
By Allen Randolph July 8th 2020By educating yourself and making a few changes to your cleaning regimen, your business can reopen safely and successfully.
- By Amy Milshtein June 29th 2020
Everyone is eager to restart sports, but no one wants to endanger health. Cleaning to protect athletes may let us get back to normal faster and that’s something to cheer about.
- By Amy Milshtein June 15th 2020
Pouring disinfectant on a dirty surface is a waste of time, money and effort. To get optimal results you must clean before you disinfect.
How No-Touch Restroom Cleaning Protects EVERYONE’s Health
By Amy Milshtein April 28th 2020While the bulk of the nation is sheltering in place, essential custodial workers are still out there deep cleaning grocery stores, warehouses, hospitals and more.
How to Clean When There are No Cleaning Products
By Amy Milshtein April 21st 2020Being out of product doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Here’s how to clean when there are no cleaning products available.
Heavy Duty Cleaning Equipment Called in to Protect Florida Students
By Robert Kravitz April 7th 2020When it comes to cleaning, one of the state’s school districts, Indian River County School District, has decided to bring in special cleaning equipment to fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.
Nursing Home Cleaning: Protecting the Immunocompromised
By Amy Milshtein April 6th 2020Nursing home cleaning has always been the first line of defense for the health and well-being of residents and staff alike. Now, the emergence of Coronavirus COVID-19 makes those cleaning protoco
Cleaning Public Transportation for Health
By Amy Milshtein March 27th 2020Transit agencies and airlines are stepping up their maintenance protocols to help protect their riders, employees and the general population. Here’s the best tips when cleaning public transportation for health.
Cleaning and Coronavirus: What to Know
By Amy Milshtein March 23rd 2020Here's a primer on why cleaning works, where to focus cleaning efforts and what to use when combating viruses.
Floor care in the Age of Coronavirus
By Robert Kravitz March 12th 2020Floors can harbor dangerous pathogens. Learn how to clean floors for health and help prevent the spread of disease.
Cleaning Tips for Healthy Schools
By Amy Milshtein February 25th 2020Follow these tips to prevent the spread of germs in school and keep your students, teachers and staff safe and healthy.
Facts about the Flu You May Not Know
By Amy Milshtein November 12th 2019Arm yourself with facts about the flu you may not know for a healthier, better protected flu season.
- By Amy Milshtein August 26th 2019
Adhering to a classroom cleaning checklist will ensure that schools remain clean and fresh-smelling and help keep students, faculty and staff healthy into cold and flu season.
Biohazard Cleaning: How to Clean Crime Scenes, Meth Labs and More
By Amy Milshtein March 19th 2019Biohazard cleaning professionals step in after the police, investigators and forensic specialists leave. Their job is to put the scene back to its original state by cleaning and sanitizing the home, business or vehicle.
Cleaning to Stop Restaurant Pests
By Amy Milshtein December 10th 2018Follow these protocols and start cleaning to stop and prevent restaurant pests.
Keep Your Pet Safe From Infections Acquired in Veterinary Hospitals
By Robert Kravitz October 24th 2018Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are a problem in veterinary hospitals and it seems to be getting worse.
Four Tips to Keep Students Healthy During Flu Season
By Amy Milshtein October 9th 2018Flu season is back. How can you help students stay healthy? Here’s the four ways to keep students healthy during flu season.
The Best Way to Clean Locker Rooms
By Amy Milshtein August 8th 2018Dirty locker rooms are more than smelly and unpleasant. They can be downright dangerous. Keep your team’s space in great shape by cleaning the right way.
- By Amy Milshtein May 30th 2018
This guide to cleaning chemicals will help janitorial crews make the right choice and provide best practices for using a variety of products.
Mops, Health, Daycare Centers, and Children
By Robert Kravitz May 10th 2018Mopping is simply no longer recommended for cleaning floors because so many reports have been published documenting the problems mopping causes.
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Hacks to Keep Your Business Strong
By Amy Milshtein March 21st 2018Running a restaurant is hard work, but there are commercial kitchen cleaning hacks that can lighten the load. Keep your customers happy and employees healthy by following some simple commercial kitchen cleaning protocols.
How to Clean Restrooms: The Definitive Guide to Restroom Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein February 21st 2018Proper restroom cleaning is essential, no matter the building type . Well-maintained facilities protect the public from germs, viruses and other dangerous pathogens. But the benefits go even further. Clean, fresh smelling restrooms delight occupants and e
How an ATP Rapid Monitoring System Can Help Prevent the Spread of the Flu
By Robert Kravitz January 30th 2018Many of us are not sure what an ATP system is or how it works. As a result, we asked Terry Schawe, head of research and development at Kaivac, to bring us up to speed about this technology.
Hands Off: Touchpoint Cleaning to Prevent Disease
By Amy Milshtein January 8th 2018While it’s true that restroom floors, toilets and urinals harbor pathogens, they’ve got nothing on light switches, sink taps, toilet flushers and stall door handles. These touchpoints host a surprising amount of dirt, viruses and bacteria and, because the
Cleaning Up After a Norovirus Outbreak
By Robert Kravitz January 4th 2018Dealing with norovirus and norovirus outbreaks and what cleaning contractors should know to clean-up a vomiting incident caused by norovirus.
Norovirus: What Building Managers and Cleaning Contractors Need to Know
By Robert Kravitz December 19th 2017Norovirus is a complex disease, filled with lots of misunderstandings and myths. For instance, most people think that it is a disease mainly found on cruise ships. This is a myth. Of the more than 21 million cases of norovirus each year in the U.S., th
Three Flu Prevention Cleaning Tips to Keep Students Healthy
By Amy Milshtein October 30th 2017Fight back with three flu prevention cleaning tips to keep students healthy and in school.
Get Healthy, Stay Healthy: Cleaning Hospital Floors to Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections
By Amy Milshtein October 24th 2017The strategy for fighting HAIs includes disinfecting frequently touched hospital surfaces; think bed rails and call buttons. But what about the floor? Studies show that cleaning hospital floors is key to preventing hospital acquired infections.
Staying Alive: Cleaning Up Infectious Diseases
By Amy Milshtein October 19th 2017When a pathogen like Hepatitis A spreads so quickly, cleaning up infectious diseases is paramount to public health.
Safety Tips When Cleaning Up After a Hurricane
By Robert Kravitz September 28th 2017Before jumping in, here are a few things you should know about cleaning up after a serious storm.
Harvey, Irma and You: Flood Recovery Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein September 18th 2017We’re only a few months into hurricane season and the country has already experienced two major storms. While the damage from Harvey and Irma was devastating, the truth is floods happen everywhere and in every season.
You’re Doing It Wrong: Three Steps to Disinfect Properly
By Amy Milshtein August 21st 2017Microbe-infested surfaces can spread influenza, gastrointestinal illness and more. Follow these three steps to keep your facilities clean and clients safe.
The Clean Connection: Reducing School Absenteeism
By Amy Milshtein August 14th 2017The reasons for chronic school absenteeism are complex. But there are some simple steps you can take to keep kids and staff healthy, and present, while they are in your facility.
The Walking Dread: How Dirty Restrooms Soil EVERYTHING!
By Amy Milshtein August 1st 2017Dirt never takes a holiday. You may stop and admire a newly-cleaned space, but don’t get too comfortable. Soils and pathogens will be back soon; constantly reintroduced to freshly-washed floors and newly-shined surfaces and then redistributed throughout t
Hospital Acquired Illness and Our Pets
By Robert Kravitz July 27th 2017Human patients are not the only victims of HAI. Cats and dogs and other household pets get them too, but in this case, they acquire them in veterinary hospitals.
What’s Happening to Airplane Restrooms?
By Robert Kravitz June 27th 2017If you are flying anywhere this summer on vacation, you might want to plan accordingly, if you think you might need to use the plane’s restroom.
- By Amy Milshtein June 9th 2017
A hotel room cleaning checklist protects your reputation??”and five-star reviews??”by ensuring maintenance staff delivers consistently clean accommodations.
Corrections Cleaning for Health, Safety and Well Being
By Amy Milshtein May 22nd 2017Proper corrections cleaning will keep inmates, staff and visitors healthy.
The Double Dipping Connection Between Dips and Chips and Mops and Floors
By Robert Kravitz May 18th 2017Are you comfortable dipping chips into a dip that has indirectly been exposed to a dozen mouths at a party? If not, then don’t risk your health or the health of others by dipping a mop in contaminated water and spreading it all over the floor.
Staying Well: The Importance of Exam Room Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein April 18th 2017Usually associated with hospitals, long-term care facilities and other acute care locations, nosocomial infections also occur at the doctor’s office, particularly in the exam room. This makes proper exam room cleaning an important part of every healthcare
- By Robert Kravitz April 12th 2017
There are some unusual - even strange - facts about biofilm that we should know.
Knowing the Unknowable: Measuring Cleanliness
By Amy Milshtein April 10th 2017Dangerous pathogens are invisible, odor-free and thrive perfectly well on clean-looking and smelling surfaces. Fortunately, tools for measuring cleanliness give a definitive answer to how clean a surface truly is.
Beyond the Restaurant Inspection Checklist
By Amy Milshtein March 28th 2017Don’t sell the importance of a checklist short. A good one sets clear expectations between management and staff, outlines protocols and priorities and helps train managers and staff on food safety techniques.
Seasick: Cruise Ship Cleaning for Health
By Amy Milshtein March 20th 2017Cruise ship cleaning is important for protecting both passengers’ health and a cruise line’s reputation.
Outbreak Prevention Plan: Better than a Cure
By Amy Milshtein January 23rd 2017There is a whole list of communicable diseases that can bring an organization to its knees. Influenza, strep, norovirus and other gastrointestinal illnesses spread quickly through a business, school, daycare or nursing home with disastrous results. A good
How To Prevent Germs from Spreading and Reduce Germ Survival Rates
By Robert Kravitz January 11th 2017In order to help us prevent germs from spreading and reduce germ survival rates, we need to know how they spread and how fast they spread.
Wrestling Mat Cleaning: New Dangers for an Ancient Sport
By Amy Milshtein January 9th 2017Wrestling's popularity brings increased risk of skin infections. Proper wrestling mat cleaning curtails that risk.
Hospital Cleaning to Prevent Infection
By Amy Milshtein December 19th 2016Better hand hygiene and consistent, targeted hospital cleaning promise to cut down on HAIs and limit their human and financial costs.
Classroom Cleaning: Healthy Schools Healthy Kids
By Amy Milshtein October 24th 2016Classroom cleaning keeps school populations healthy.
Winter is Coming: Tools for Winter Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein October 14th 2016the right tools for winter cleaning will keep your business clean and healthy right through spring.
The Morning After: Flood Cleanup
By Amy Milshtein October 7th 2016Considering how common flooding is, and how dangerous floodwaters can be, proper flood cleanup is paramount to business owners needing to bounce back from disaster quickly.
Three Tips: Cleaning to Prevent Flu
By Amy Milshtein September 26th 2016Here are three tips for cleaning to prevent flu. Stay healthy!
A Better Pill: Pharmacy Cleaning for Increased Business
By Amy Milshtein September 12th 2016Proper pharmacy cleaning is more important than ever.
Semmelweis Lesson – Handwashing as a Hygiene Model
By Allen Rathey August 26th 2016Following the proven principles of effective handwashing will help keep your facility completely clean for healthy results.
- By Robert Kravitz August 16th 2016
The best way to reduce costly germs is with prevention and that involves effective, hygienic cleaning.
Fall Sports Demand Thorough Locker Room Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein August 5th 2016Locker room cleaning for fall sports is serious business.
- By Robert Kravitz July 28th 2016
Building managers should become aware of some of the studies available on how the tools we use to clean surfaces—specifically, cleaning cloths and mops—can sometimes spread disease and cause cross-contamination.For instance, a study published in 2004, "Household Cleaning and Surface Disinfection: New Insights and Strategies"
Clean Public Showers Can Make—or Break—a Summer Vacation
By Amy Milshtein June 20th 2016Clean public showers make for happy guests.
Should You Dust or Vacuum First for Better Air Quality?
By Eric Michaels May 25th 2016Custodians wondering whether to dust or vacuum first finally have a clear answer. But it may not be what you think.
Cleaning in Food Processing Requires Precision
By Amy Milshtein May 17th 2016Cleaning in food processing plants is serious business.
How to Stop the Spread of Germs to Prevent Office Outbreaks
By Kim Syrios April 1st 2016With cold and flu season lasting a majority of the year, it's critical to know how to stop the spread of germs in the workplace.
Indoor Water Park Maintenance for Cleaning Teams
By Anne Baley March 30th 2016Diligent indoor water park maintenance is the best way to keep your park safe and healthy for visitors.
How to Keep Sick Employees from Shutting a Business Down
By Eric Michaels March 28th 2016Sick employees who show up to work not only can infect other employees, they also deliver little value on the job. Here's how to change that.
Hot Mess: How to Keep Yoga Flooring Clean
By Amy Milshtein March 24th 2016Keeping the yoga flooring and equipment clean can mean the difference between a successful studio and a practice that ties your patrons in knots.
Ace Your Restaurant Inspection with This Health Code Checklist
By Eric Michaels March 22nd 2016Here is a health code checklist that will help your team ace a restaurant inspection and keep customers safe.
Waterworks: How to Clean Up after a Flood
By Amy Milshtein March 11th 2016Knowing how to clean up after a flood can get your business up and running again quickly and safely.
Tips to Tackle Spring Break Cleaning at Any School
By Kim Syrios March 7th 2016Spring break cleaning is the perfect time to deep clean schools. It enables maintenance staff to wash away sludge from winter and get read for spring.
Tips for Aircraft Cleaning between Flights
By Anne Baley March 3rd 2016With such a short turnaround time these days, aircraft cleaning can be a challenging job. Here are some tips to help you succeed.
Pest Cleanup: Coming Back after a Vermin Infestation
By Amy Milshtein February 29th 2016Rodents, cockroaches, flies, and other pests will drive your customers out the door, so take proper pest cleanup steps at the first sign of rodents.
How to Clean an Airplane Restroom Quickly and Thoroughly
By Anne Baley February 22nd 2016An airplane restroom must be cleaned in between flights, but your cleaning crew has only a few minutes to finish the job. Here's how to handle it.
How to Prevent Mold in an Indoor Pool
By Amy Milshtein February 18th 2016Knowing how to prevent mold in your indoor pool areas will protect swimmers and safeguard your investment.
Transcript of Cleaning Science Interview with Dr. Charles P. Gerba, PhD
By Dept. of Soil, Water & Life Sciences University of Arizona February 16th 2016Transcript of Cleaning Science Interview with Dr. Charles P. Gerba, PhD Dept. of Soil, Water & Life Sciences University of Arizona
E. coli Outbreak Demonstrates Importance of Cleaning Routines
By Anne Baley February 10th 2016An E. coli outbreak can be devastating to your business as well as your community. It's also one of the most preventable outbreaks around.
Gym Cleaning: How to Control Germs in Busy Fitness Centers
By Eric Michaels February 8th 2016Gyms are a breeding ground for bacteria in busy months. Here's how to get gym cleaning right to protect your guests.
- By Anne Baley February 5th 2016
Juice bar cleaning has some unique challenges you won't see in any other restaurant. These tips help make your job go smoother.
The Challenges of Crime Scene Cleanup
By Amy Milshtein January 25th 2016Janitorial professionals have seen and cleaned it all, but their worst horror stories are just a regular Tuesday for crime scene cleanup professionals.
Sick Employees Can Cost More Than a Labor Shortage
By Anne Baley January 22nd 2016Keeping sick employees on the schedule can cost your business in money and reputation. Keep them home to avoid creating damaging epidemics.
- January 19th 2016
Cleaning science and newer technologies expose the problem with mopping.
Salon Cleaning: Looking Good through the Holidays
By Amy Milshtein January 18th 2016The beauty business can get pretty ugly. A strict salon cleaning regimen keeps customers safe and profits healthy.
Pet-Friendly Environments Require Extra Cleaning Care
By Amy Milshtein December 16th 2015It's no wonder pet-friendly establishments are popping up everywhere. While this makes for an adorable experience, it also creates cleaning challenges.
High-Risk Cleaning Environments: What Custodians Need for the Job
By Eric Michaels December 14th 2015When you're confronted with high-risk cleaning on a crime scene, only these proven solutions are worth your attention.
Healthy Schools and Clean Floors Go Hand-in-Hand
By Anne Baley December 11th 2015If you're in charge of keeping clean and healthy schools, the floors might be the least of your concerns. Learn why they should be a larger priority.
Holiday Shopping Craziness: Keeping Your Store Clean
By Anne Baley December 9th 2015Holiday shopping poses additional cleaning challenges for retailers. Learn how to keep up and keep it clean.
Daycare Cleaning: The Kids Are Alright
By Amy Milshtein December 7th 2015Good daycare cleaning practices keep children and adults healthy and safe.
ISSA Conference 2015: Key Cleaning Takeaways for Building Managers
By Eric Michaels December 4th 2015The annual ISSA Conference took place in the late October 2015 in Las Vegas. Here are some of the key takeaways from speakers.
Protect Employee Health with Proper Cleaning Procedures
By Eric Michaels November 30th 2015Employee health must be a priority in the workplace. Here are things to consider when ensuring the safety of your custodial team.
Travel Health: Wellness Stakes on a Plane
By Amy Milshtein November 23rd 2015With the holiday season fast approaching, it seems like everyone is trying to catch a plane somewhere. A clean airplane is paramount to travel health.
Salmonella Outbreak Highlights the Need for Proper Cleaning Techniques
By Anne Baley November 16th 2015A salmonella outbreak and subsequent cover-up resulted in nine deaths and more than 700 illnesses. Proper cleaning procedures could have prevented it.
How to Eliminate Conjunctivitis in Classrooms
By Anne Baley November 12th 2015Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is a viral or bacterial infection that can quickly be spread at school. Prevent its transmission with a clean classroom.
Effective Handwashing and Other Germ-Preventing Practices in the Workplace
By Anne Baley November 2nd 2015Effective handwashing by employees and maintaining clean restrooms are the best ways to prevent the spread of germs in the workplace.
Cleaning a Subway Car: A Never-Ending Challenge
By Anne Baley October 19th 2015No matter what you call it??”train, metro, or tube??”a subway car is tough to keep clean. Here's how cleaning crews work to get it right.
Grocery Store Cleanliness: Why Salad Bars and Hot Food Bars Need Your Attention
By Anne Baley October 5th 2015If you add a salad bar or hot food bar to increase your grocery store's traffic, grocery store cleanliness will become an even bigger issue. Here's why.
How to Keep Your Sorority House Clean
By Anne Baley September 10th 2015The average sorority house combines an apartment building with a public area, making for a large cleaning challenge. Using the right tools can help.
Patient Room Cleaning: How to Make Your Exam Rooms As Germ-Free As Possible
By Anne Baley September 2nd 2015With sick people going in and out of a doctor's office all day, patient room cleaning presents a major challenge. Here's how to keep germs at bay.
Nail Salon Cleaning: How to Handle Pedicure Baths for Customer Safety
By Eric Michaels August 31st 2015Here are some tips on nail salon cleaning, specifically about how to handle pedicure baths, making for a safer facility and customer experience.
Cruise Ship Cleanliness: Food Service Areas
August 3rd 2015Cleaning high-traffic food service areas on a cruise ship can be challenging. Here are some tips on cruise ship cleanliness.
Doctor's Office Cleaning: Waiting Rooms
July 28th 2015The waiting room of a pediatrician's office is a breeding ground for germs. Here's how to ensure that your doctor's office cleaning process is effective.
The Challenge with Pool Locker Room Summer Cleanliness
July 20th 2015Once the kids get out of school, they want to hit the pool. This means more pool locker room cleaning every day. Kaivac has a system that can help.
Danger Zones: Why a Restroom Sink Is the Last Place You Should Leave a Toothbrush
June 12th 2015A restroom sink can be contaminated with dangerous bacteria. Here's why you should never leave toothbrushes or other personal items on a sink.
Important Employee Cleanliness Policies
June 8th 2015Employee cleanliness policies will help to prevent cross-contamination and ensure that your workplace is as clean as possible.
A Guide to Restroom Bug Prevention in the Summer
June 5th 2015One of the big challenges of cleaning restrooms in the summer is dealing with mosquitoes and other bugs. Here's a guide to restroom bug prevention.
Fitness Club Cleaning Checklist: Confronting Germs at the Gym
April 15th 2015Fitness club cleaning is difficult because of the constant bacteria transfer in gyms. Here's a checklist and system for custodians to get it right.
Why Stall Partitions Need Plenty of Attention during Restroom Cleaning
March 31st 2015Restroom cleaning requires far more than attention to toilets and sinks. Here's why stall partitions and doors need to be high on the priority list.
A Daily Classroom Cleaning Checklist for Healthier Schools
March 27th 2015Here is a classroom cleaning checklist for custodians to know which areas of the school are most likely to hide nasty germs and bacteria.
Office Desktop Cleaning to Avoid Workplace Sickness
March 20th 2015Illness seems to come in waves in most offices, but office desktop cleaning can remove many viruses that spread colds and flu. Kaivac's tools can help.
Toilet Sneeze: How Proper Restroom Cleaning Prevents Bacteria Transfer
March 12th 2015Toilet sneeze is one of the dirtiest secrets about restroom cleaning. Finding ways to contain the transfer of dangerous bacteria is the only way for cleaning crews to deal with it.
Animal Hospital Cleaning: High Priority Areas
March 11th 2015Keeping common areas clean is crucial in an animal hospital. Kaivac's systems allow you to take care of animal hospital cleaning quickly and efficiently.
Proper Hospital Restroom Cleaning Procedures
February 26th 2015Hospital restroom cleaning is crucial in preventing the spread of many common diseases. Kaivac's No-Touch cleaning system is a chemical-free solution.
How to Properly Clean to Prevent the Spread of Disease
February 17th 2015Flu season isn't the only time that bacteria and viruses spread disease. Learn how to properly clean surfaces to kill germs and keep environments safer.
- February 12th 2015
If you really care about washroom hygiene, then you’ve got to ‘chop the mop,’ says James White, managing director of Denis Rawlins Limited, as he calls for a shift to science-based cleaning.
Cleaning a Nursing Home: What You Need to Know
February 6th 2015Cleaning a nursing home properly takes a special approach. Here is how custodial crews should handle this difficult assignment.
The Challenges of Cleaning a Drinking Fountain in a School
January 21st 2015How to deal with the challenges of cleaning a drinking fountain in a School.
Diseases Spread in Schools: Cleaning Up to Keep Children Healthy
December 8th 2014Millions of children suffer from diseases spread in schools. Help to eliminate the worst outbreaks by using the right cleaning system.
Hospital Cleaning Best Practices: How to Keep Patients and Staff Safe
December 5th 2014Diseases from hospitals lead to nearly 100,000 deaths per year. A change is in order. Here are seven hospital cleaning best practices to make it happen.
The Dirtiest Places in an Office that Might Surprise You
December 3rd 2014The floors and kitchen counters may not be the dirtiest places in an office. Here's the real truth—and the way to deal with germy office settings.
School Cleaning Techniques to Deal with Stomach Flu
November 21st 2014School cleaning methods by Kaivac remove more dangerous bacteria than other cleaning methods when dealing with a stomach flu epidemic.
Maintaining a Clean Gym through Effective Cleaning Methods
November 19th 2014Maintaining a clean gym is one of the hardest maintenance jobs in any school. Kaivac's innovative cleaning systems do the job better.
School Locker Room Cleaning: Eliminating the Filth of Fall Sports
November 17th 2014Fall sports bring a host of dangerous bacteria into school facilities. Here are some solutions for the toughest challenges in school locker room cleaning.
Neglected Areas of a Restaurant: Hidden Homes for Bacteria
October 31st 2014Making your restaurant look clean is only half the battle. Neglected areas of a restaurant are easy to miss, but crucial to get clean. Here's how.
Preventing Diseases Spread from Restroom Germs
October 8th 2014Preventing diseases spread from restroom germs is more effective when you use the right techniques. No-Touch Cleaning systems remove germs safely.
Cleaning Classrooms the Right Way to Keep Kids Healthy
October 1st 2014Back to school often means back to sniffles and sneezes. Cleaning classrooms correctly helps to avoid spreading germs and will keep students healthier.
Restroom Sinks: The Best Cleaning Methods
September 29th 2014Restroom sinks that are improperly cleaned can be breeding grounds for a variety of germs. No-touch cleaning does the job without the scrubbing.
Gym Cleanliness: How to Stop Bacteria Transfer in Your Athletic Facilities
September 26th 2014Are you stopping the spread of viruses and bacteria in your athletic facilities? Here is a system that delivers the highest level of gym cleanliness yet.
Kaivac Earns Patent for Smart Towel™ System
By Robert Kravitz September 11th 2014Kaivac, known for innovation, announces it has just been awarded its 13th patent from the U.S. Patent Office. The latest patent is for the company's Smart Towel System, which was introduced about five years ago.
How Clean Restrooms Are the Backbone of Cleaner Facilities
September 4th 2014Clean restrooms mean much more than a good image. Here's how they prevent the spread of germs and bacteria to the rest of the facility.
Commercial Cleaning Tips: Don't Ignore These 5 Frequently Missed Restaurant Spots
September 2nd 2014These commercial cleaning tips cover five objects often skipped in restaurant cleaning routines.
How to Know When a Food Contact Surface Is Clean
August 12th 2014Keeping a clean facility requires a deep cleaning of each food contact surface, but that's not enough. You have to also be able to measure the cleanliness.
No-Touch Restroom Technology: The Focus is on Health
By Robert Kravitz August 5th 2014No-touch restroom technology is becoming commonplace. From door handles to cleaning systems, restrooms are being designed for use and cleaning without the need to touch surfaces.
The Health Risks of Cleaning Daycare Centers: A Personal Story
By Robert Kravitz July 30th 2014There are many health risks in cleaning and for cleaning workers such as myself, cross-contamination is a very serious problem. I hope by telling you my story it can help you and many other cleaning workers stay healthy.
Top 3 Restroom Health Hazards for Your Concern
July 18th 2014Here are the three of the biggest restroom health hazards for your concern, and how to create a safer environment in your restrooms.
What Cleaning Professionals Can Do to Stop Cross-Contamination
June 30th 2014Cross-contamination is an ongoing problem in all types of facilities—especially in schools and offices.
The Connection between Floors and Health
June 30th 2014Some cleaning professionals might be shocked to learn about the results of a study conducted by Canada's University of Ottawa examining floor contamination—despite the fact that it was first published by the American Society of Microbiology in 1971.* This study found that traditional floor cleaning methods, specifically mopping, were actually responsible for the contamination of floors.
How to Daily Clean 600 Student Desktops for Health − Why ISSA’s K-12 Clean Standard Helps
June 11th 2014Sparks NV −
University Finds Money Not Too Clean
May 2nd 2014Hamilton, OH - A research project conducted by New York University found that paper money can host hundreds of different types of bacteria and other contaminants. Analyzing U.S.
Guarding Athletic Locker Rooms Against MRSA
By Dawn Shoemaker January 28th 2014While there have been reports of outbreaks of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in hospitals and medical facilities for decades, those who contracted the disease were often older people or people with significantly weakened immune systems, leaving many athletic facility operators with their own false sense of immunity.
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools Supports ISSA’s Clean Standard
April 12th 2013Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools® (PC4HS) supports the upcoming ISSA Clean Standard for K-12 Schools.
Sinks, Health, and Restroom Cleaning
By Matt Morrison December 6th 2012Restroom cleaning makes a significant impact on facilities. 'You may not even notice restrooms if they are cleaned, but you surely will if they are not,' says William Griffin, President of Cleaning Consultants, Seattle, Washington.
Market Focus: Cleaning for Health
By Robert Kravitz April 11th 2012Kaivac Cleaning Challenge: Take the Hospital Infections Quiz
June 13th 2011A quiz on hospital infections.
- March 8th 2011
On October 1, 2010, Chicago's Loyola University kicked off an event in honor of the first-ever World MRSA Day, October 2, 2010.
Safer Restaurants for the Youngest Customers
By John Richter February 18th 2011Safer Restaurants for the Youngest Customers
- February 18th 2011
We in the professional cleaning industry hear about germs every day.
How One Hospital Cleans Without Touching
January 27th 2011Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital acquired infections, are a serious and growing problem in hospitals worldwide.
- January 27th 2011
What do the following situations have in common?
Kaivac to Honor National Clean-Your-Desk Day
January 3rd 2011Kaivac, Inc., developers of the No-Touch Cleaning®
- July 6th 2010
Typically, patients admitted to a hospital room are most concerned about the doctors and nurses that will be attending to them. However, a new report finds it may be more important to ask, ‘Who was here before me?' According to Dr.
When It Comes to Hygienic Cleaning, Coverall Steps Up to the Plate
June 18th 2010Developing hygienic, healthy cleaning practices has long been a priority in medical facilities, where concerns regarding the spread of infection and nosocomial illnesses are paramount.
- March 2nd 2010
Hamilton, OH –
Kaivac Alert: Scrubbing Backfires on Backsides
February 9th 2010Hamilton, OH –
School District Believes Current Cleaning Program Addresses the H1N1 Challenge
January 25th 2010Hamilton, OH –
- November 6th 2009
Public schools around the United States must contend with a variety of challenges: teacher and student morale, student discipline, safety, and now, more than ever before, health.
Details Grab Teachers' Attention
October 26th 2009Educators Give White Paper on Preventing the Spread of H1N1 Extra Credit A White Paper on reducing the risk of H1N1 virus in school settings has received so much attention by educators in the Ohio area that Kaivac, Inc., which prepared the paper, is making it available to educators throughout the country.
The Importance of Hygienic Cleaning to Prevent H1N1
By John Richter October 21st 2009This may prove to be a very difficult winter, especially for school-age children, due to expected outbreaks of swine flu (H1N1) in many parts of North America.
- By Angelo Poneris October 21st 2009
Restroom care: public restrooms have more "high-touch" contamination points than any other area of a facility.
Cleaning to Reduce the Risk of Disease Outbreaks
October 18th 2009Science-based strategies reduce the risk of disease outbreaks in K-12 school systems.
Kaivac's 10 Ways to Stay Healthy This Flu Season
September 23rd 2009We all are getting very concerned about swine flu. But many people overlook practical steps they can take to help maintain their health during this challenging flu season and throughout the entire year.
Wisconsin Prison Adopts No-Touch Cleaning
August 16th 2009The Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF), Boscobel, WI, reports they are now cleaning the facility using No-Touch Cleaning®
- August 11th 2009
Swine flu is a new variant of the H1N1 strain of influenza type A.
Survey Finds Cleaning Pros Know True Purpose of Cleaning
July 6th 2009Below are the results and additional information regarding the survey:Be sure to take this month's survey. Last year famed microbiologist Dr.
School District Reports Fewer Cases of Flu
November 11th 2008According to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 5 and 20 percent of Americans will come down with the flu between October 1 and May 1. Of these, the CDC reports some 200,000 will be hospitalized and as many as 36,000 will die. Of particular concern are children.
Cleaning Up Disasters Without Touching
August 16th 2007Last New Year's Eve, a private plane crashed into a Charlotte, North Carolina neighborhood and killed all four passengers.
The Public Restroom - A High Risk Environment
March 1st 2007From an environmental health scientist's point of view a public restroom, is a high risk environment.
Removing Soil: A Comparison of Cleaning Methods
December 1st 2006Kaivac has long believed that clean can be defined as the absence of soils, and has accordingly designed its no-touch cleaning systems from the start for maximum soil removal. Although much anecdotal evidence had been collected over the years that seemed
Removing Contamination from Grouted Floors - Back to Back Studies Find Similar Results
November 30th -0001Removing contamination from grouted floors and areas presents a serious problem for cleaning professionals.
Tulsa BSC Makes Grocery Store Clean, Safe, and Healthy
November 30th -0001Those who have been building service contractors (BSCs) for several years know how dramatically the industry's competitive landscape has changed.
What if Flu Season Came and Nobody Got Sick?
November 30th -0001See how one school district noticed a big decline in illness during flu season.
Crime Scene Cleaning - Erasing the Evidence with Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning
By Matt Morrison November 30th -0001Crime scene cleaning: Television has romanticized the crime scene and made it a venue for dramatic entertainment, but these Hollywood sets are a far cry from the harsh realities that await at a true site. Crime and disaster cleanup is not only cleaning fo
How to Prevent Flies From Plaguing Your Restaurant
By Eric Michaels November 30th -0001Before you have to deal with pest control, learn how to prevent flies from infesting your restaurant in the first place.
Restaurant Reopening: Understanding and Complying with the “New Normal”
By Marc Ferguson July 8th 2020Before reopening, all restaurants and food service establishments should ensure they have a plan for reopening safely and hygienically, to ensure the health of both staff and customers.
Retail Reopening: What Does it Mean to be a Clean Facility Now?
By Allen Randolph July 8th 2020By educating yourself and making a few changes to your cleaning regimen, your business can reopen safely and successfully.
- By Amy Milshtein June 29th 2020
Everyone is eager to restart sports, but no one wants to endanger health. Cleaning to protect athletes may let us get back to normal faster and that’s something to cheer about.
- By Amy Milshtein June 15th 2020
Pouring disinfectant on a dirty surface is a waste of time, money and effort. To get optimal results you must clean before you disinfect.
How No-Touch Restroom Cleaning Protects EVERYONE’s Health
By Amy Milshtein April 28th 2020While the bulk of the nation is sheltering in place, essential custodial workers are still out there deep cleaning grocery stores, warehouses, hospitals and more.
How to Clean When There are No Cleaning Products
By Amy Milshtein April 21st 2020Being out of product doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Here’s how to clean when there are no cleaning products available.
Nursing Home Cleaning: Protecting the Immunocompromised
By Amy Milshtein April 6th 2020Nursing home cleaning has always been the first line of defense for the health and well-being of residents and staff alike. Now, the emergence of Coronavirus COVID-19 makes those cleaning protoco
Cleaning Public Transportation for Health
By Amy Milshtein March 27th 2020Transit agencies and airlines are stepping up their maintenance protocols to help protect their riders, employees and the general population. Here’s the best tips when cleaning public transportation for health.
Cleaning and Coronavirus: What to Know
By Amy Milshtein March 23rd 2020Here's a primer on why cleaning works, where to focus cleaning efforts and what to use when combating viruses.
Floor care in the Age of Coronavirus
By Robert Kravitz March 12th 2020Floors can harbor dangerous pathogens. Learn how to clean floors for health and help prevent the spread of disease.
Cleaning Tips for Healthy Schools
By Amy Milshtein February 25th 2020Follow these tips to prevent the spread of germs in school and keep your students, teachers and staff safe and healthy.
Facts about the Flu You May Not Know
By Amy Milshtein November 12th 2019Arm yourself with facts about the flu you may not know for a healthier, better protected flu season.
- By Amy Milshtein August 26th 2019
Adhering to a classroom cleaning checklist will ensure that schools remain clean and fresh-smelling and help keep students, faculty and staff healthy into cold and flu season.
Biohazard Cleaning: How to Clean Crime Scenes, Meth Labs and More
By Amy Milshtein March 19th 2019Biohazard cleaning professionals step in after the police, investigators and forensic specialists leave. Their job is to put the scene back to its original state by cleaning and sanitizing the home, business or vehicle.
Cleaning to Stop Restaurant Pests
By Amy Milshtein December 10th 2018Follow these protocols and start cleaning to stop and prevent restaurant pests.
Keep Your Pet Safe From Infections Acquired in Veterinary Hospitals
By Robert Kravitz October 24th 2018Hospital acquired infections (HAI) are a problem in veterinary hospitals and it seems to be getting worse.
Four Tips to Keep Students Healthy During Flu Season
By Amy Milshtein October 9th 2018Flu season is back. How can you help students stay healthy? Here’s the four ways to keep students healthy during flu season.
The Best Way to Clean Locker Rooms
By Amy Milshtein August 8th 2018Dirty locker rooms are more than smelly and unpleasant. They can be downright dangerous. Keep your team’s space in great shape by cleaning the right way.
- By Amy Milshtein May 30th 2018
This guide to cleaning chemicals will help janitorial crews make the right choice and provide best practices for using a variety of products.
Mops, Health, Daycare Centers, and Children
By Robert Kravitz May 10th 2018Mopping is simply no longer recommended for cleaning floors because so many reports have been published documenting the problems mopping causes.
Commercial Kitchen Cleaning Hacks to Keep Your Business Strong
By Amy Milshtein March 21st 2018Running a restaurant is hard work, but there are commercial kitchen cleaning hacks that can lighten the load. Keep your customers happy and employees healthy by following some simple commercial kitchen cleaning protocols.
How to Clean Restrooms: The Definitive Guide to Restroom Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein February 21st 2018Proper restroom cleaning is essential, no matter the building type . Well-maintained facilities protect the public from germs, viruses and other dangerous pathogens. But the benefits go even further. Clean, fresh smelling restrooms delight occupants and e
How an ATP Rapid Monitoring System Can Help Prevent the Spread of the Flu
By Robert Kravitz January 30th 2018Many of us are not sure what an ATP system is or how it works. As a result, we asked Terry Schawe, head of research and development at Kaivac, to bring us up to speed about this technology.
Hands Off: Touchpoint Cleaning to Prevent Disease
By Amy Milshtein January 8th 2018While it’s true that restroom floors, toilets and urinals harbor pathogens, they’ve got nothing on light switches, sink taps, toilet flushers and stall door handles. These touchpoints host a surprising amount of dirt, viruses and bacteria and, because the
Cleaning Up After a Norovirus Outbreak
By Robert Kravitz January 4th 2018Dealing with norovirus and norovirus outbreaks and what cleaning contractors should know to clean-up a vomiting incident caused by norovirus.
Norovirus: What Building Managers and Cleaning Contractors Need to Know
By Robert Kravitz December 19th 2017Norovirus is a complex disease, filled with lots of misunderstandings and myths. For instance, most people think that it is a disease mainly found on cruise ships. This is a myth. Of the more than 21 million cases of norovirus each year in the U.S., th
Three Flu Prevention Cleaning Tips to Keep Students Healthy
By Amy Milshtein October 30th 2017Fight back with three flu prevention cleaning tips to keep students healthy and in school.
Get Healthy, Stay Healthy: Cleaning Hospital Floors to Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections
By Amy Milshtein October 24th 2017The strategy for fighting HAIs includes disinfecting frequently touched hospital surfaces; think bed rails and call buttons. But what about the floor? Studies show that cleaning hospital floors is key to preventing hospital acquired infections.
Staying Alive: Cleaning Up Infectious Diseases
By Amy Milshtein October 19th 2017When a pathogen like Hepatitis A spreads so quickly, cleaning up infectious diseases is paramount to public health.
Safety Tips When Cleaning Up After a Hurricane
By Robert Kravitz September 28th 2017Before jumping in, here are a few things you should know about cleaning up after a serious storm.
Harvey, Irma and You: Flood Recovery Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein September 18th 2017We’re only a few months into hurricane season and the country has already experienced two major storms. While the damage from Harvey and Irma was devastating, the truth is floods happen everywhere and in every season.
You’re Doing It Wrong: Three Steps to Disinfect Properly
By Amy Milshtein August 21st 2017Microbe-infested surfaces can spread influenza, gastrointestinal illness and more. Follow these three steps to keep your facilities clean and clients safe.
The Clean Connection: Reducing School Absenteeism
By Amy Milshtein August 14th 2017The reasons for chronic school absenteeism are complex. But there are some simple steps you can take to keep kids and staff healthy, and present, while they are in your facility.
The Walking Dread: How Dirty Restrooms Soil EVERYTHING!
By Amy Milshtein August 1st 2017Dirt never takes a holiday. You may stop and admire a newly-cleaned space, but don’t get too comfortable. Soils and pathogens will be back soon; constantly reintroduced to freshly-washed floors and newly-shined surfaces and then redistributed throughout t
Hospital Acquired Illness and Our Pets
By Robert Kravitz July 27th 2017Human patients are not the only victims of HAI. Cats and dogs and other household pets get them too, but in this case, they acquire them in veterinary hospitals.
What’s Happening to Airplane Restrooms?
By Robert Kravitz June 27th 2017If you are flying anywhere this summer on vacation, you might want to plan accordingly, if you think you might need to use the plane’s restroom.
- By Amy Milshtein June 9th 2017
A hotel room cleaning checklist protects your reputation??”and five-star reviews??”by ensuring maintenance staff delivers consistently clean accommodations.
Corrections Cleaning for Health, Safety and Well Being
By Amy Milshtein May 22nd 2017Proper corrections cleaning will keep inmates, staff and visitors healthy.
The Double Dipping Connection Between Dips and Chips and Mops and Floors
By Robert Kravitz May 18th 2017Are you comfortable dipping chips into a dip that has indirectly been exposed to a dozen mouths at a party? If not, then don’t risk your health or the health of others by dipping a mop in contaminated water and spreading it all over the floor.
Staying Well: The Importance of Exam Room Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein April 18th 2017Usually associated with hospitals, long-term care facilities and other acute care locations, nosocomial infections also occur at the doctor’s office, particularly in the exam room. This makes proper exam room cleaning an important part of every healthcare
- By Robert Kravitz April 12th 2017
There are some unusual - even strange - facts about biofilm that we should know.
Knowing the Unknowable: Measuring Cleanliness
By Amy Milshtein April 10th 2017Dangerous pathogens are invisible, odor-free and thrive perfectly well on clean-looking and smelling surfaces. Fortunately, tools for measuring cleanliness give a definitive answer to how clean a surface truly is.
Beyond the Restaurant Inspection Checklist
By Amy Milshtein March 28th 2017Don’t sell the importance of a checklist short. A good one sets clear expectations between management and staff, outlines protocols and priorities and helps train managers and staff on food safety techniques.
Seasick: Cruise Ship Cleaning for Health
By Amy Milshtein March 20th 2017Cruise ship cleaning is important for protecting both passengers’ health and a cruise line’s reputation.
Outbreak Prevention Plan: Better than a Cure
By Amy Milshtein January 23rd 2017There is a whole list of communicable diseases that can bring an organization to its knees. Influenza, strep, norovirus and other gastrointestinal illnesses spread quickly through a business, school, daycare or nursing home with disastrous results. A good
How To Prevent Germs from Spreading and Reduce Germ Survival Rates
By Robert Kravitz January 11th 2017In order to help us prevent germs from spreading and reduce germ survival rates, we need to know how they spread and how fast they spread.
Wrestling Mat Cleaning: New Dangers for an Ancient Sport
By Amy Milshtein January 9th 2017Wrestling's popularity brings increased risk of skin infections. Proper wrestling mat cleaning curtails that risk.
Hospital Cleaning to Prevent Infection
By Amy Milshtein December 19th 2016Better hand hygiene and consistent, targeted hospital cleaning promise to cut down on HAIs and limit their human and financial costs.
Classroom Cleaning: Healthy Schools Healthy Kids
By Amy Milshtein October 24th 2016Classroom cleaning keeps school populations healthy.
Winter is Coming: Tools for Winter Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein October 14th 2016the right tools for winter cleaning will keep your business clean and healthy right through spring.
The Morning After: Flood Cleanup
By Amy Milshtein October 7th 2016Considering how common flooding is, and how dangerous floodwaters can be, proper flood cleanup is paramount to business owners needing to bounce back from disaster quickly.
Three Tips: Cleaning to Prevent Flu
By Amy Milshtein September 26th 2016Here are three tips for cleaning to prevent flu. Stay healthy!
A Better Pill: Pharmacy Cleaning for Increased Business
By Amy Milshtein September 12th 2016Proper pharmacy cleaning is more important than ever.
Semmelweis Lesson – Handwashing as a Hygiene Model
By Allen Rathey August 26th 2016Following the proven principles of effective handwashing will help keep your facility completely clean for healthy results.
- By Robert Kravitz August 16th 2016
The best way to reduce costly germs is with prevention and that involves effective, hygienic cleaning.
Fall Sports Demand Thorough Locker Room Cleaning
By Amy Milshtein August 5th 2016Locker room cleaning for fall sports is serious business.
- By Robert Kravitz July 28th 2016
Building managers should become aware of some of the studies available on how the tools we use to clean surfaces—specifically, cleaning cloths and mops—can sometimes spread disease and cause cross-contamination.For instance, a study published in 2004, "Household Cleaning and Surface Disinfection: New Insights and Strategies"
Clean Public Showers Can Make—or Break—a Summer Vacation
By Amy Milshtein June 20th 2016Clean public showers make for happy guests.
Should You Dust or Vacuum First for Better Air Quality?
By Eric Michaels May 25th 2016Custodians wondering whether to dust or vacuum first finally have a clear answer. But it may not be what you think.
Cleaning in Food Processing Requires Precision
By Amy Milshtein May 17th 2016Cleaning in food processing plants is serious business.
How to Stop the Spread of Germs to Prevent Office Outbreaks
By Kim Syrios April 1st 2016With cold and flu season lasting a majority of the year, it's critical to know how to stop the spread of germs in the workplace.
Indoor Water Park Maintenance for Cleaning Teams
By Anne Baley March 30th 2016Diligent indoor water park maintenance is the best way to keep your park safe and healthy for visitors.
How to Keep Sick Employees from Shutting a Business Down
By Eric Michaels March 28th 2016Sick employees who show up to work not only can infect other employees, they also deliver little value on the job. Here's how to change that.
Hot Mess: How to Keep Yoga Flooring Clean
By Amy Milshtein March 24th 2016Keeping the yoga flooring and equipment clean can mean the difference between a successful studio and a practice that ties your patrons in knots.
Ace Your Restaurant Inspection with This Health Code Checklist
By Eric Michaels March 22nd 2016Here is a health code checklist that will help your team ace a restaurant inspection and keep customers safe.
Waterworks: How to Clean Up after a Flood
By Amy Milshtein March 11th 2016Knowing how to clean up after a flood can get your business up and running again quickly and safely.
Tips to Tackle Spring Break Cleaning at Any School
By Kim Syrios March 7th 2016Spring break cleaning is the perfect time to deep clean schools. It enables maintenance staff to wash away sludge from winter and get read for spring.
Tips for Aircraft Cleaning between Flights
By Anne Baley March 3rd 2016With such a short turnaround time these days, aircraft cleaning can be a challenging job. Here are some tips to help you succeed.
Pest Cleanup: Coming Back after a Vermin Infestation
By Amy Milshtein February 29th 2016Rodents, cockroaches, flies, and other pests will drive your customers out the door, so take proper pest cleanup steps at the first sign of rodents.
How to Clean an Airplane Restroom Quickly and Thoroughly
By Anne Baley February 22nd 2016An airplane restroom must be cleaned in between flights, but your cleaning crew has only a few minutes to finish the job. Here's how to handle it.
How to Prevent Mold in an Indoor Pool
By Amy Milshtein February 18th 2016Knowing how to prevent mold in your indoor pool areas will protect swimmers and safeguard your investment.
Transcript of Cleaning Science Interview with Dr. Charles P. Gerba, PhD
By Dept. of Soil, Water & Life Sciences University of Arizona February 16th 2016Transcript of Cleaning Science Interview with Dr. Charles P. Gerba, PhD Dept. of Soil, Water & Life Sciences University of Arizona
E. coli Outbreak Demonstrates Importance of Cleaning Routines
By Anne Baley February 10th 2016An E. coli outbreak can be devastating to your business as well as your community. It's also one of the most preventable outbreaks around.
Gym Cleaning: How to Control Germs in Busy Fitness Centers
By Eric Michaels February 8th 2016Gyms are a breeding ground for bacteria in busy months. Here's how to get gym cleaning right to protect your guests.
- By Anne Baley February 5th 2016
Juice bar cleaning has some unique challenges you won't see in any other restaurant. These tips help make your job go smoother.
The Challenges of Crime Scene Cleanup
By Amy Milshtein January 25th 2016Janitorial professionals have seen and cleaned it all, but their worst horror stories are just a regular Tuesday for crime scene cleanup professionals.
Sick Employees Can Cost More Than a Labor Shortage
By Anne Baley January 22nd 2016Keeping sick employees on the schedule can cost your business in money and reputation. Keep them home to avoid creating damaging epidemics.
- January 19th 2016
Cleaning science and newer technologies expose the problem with mopping.
Salon Cleaning: Looking Good through the Holidays
By Amy Milshtein January 18th 2016The beauty business can get pretty ugly. A strict salon cleaning regimen keeps customers safe and profits healthy.
Pet-Friendly Environments Require Extra Cleaning Care
By Amy Milshtein December 16th 2015It's no wonder pet-friendly establishments are popping up everywhere. While this makes for an adorable experience, it also creates cleaning challenges.
High-Risk Cleaning Environments: What Custodians Need for the Job
By Eric Michaels December 14th 2015When you're confronted with high-risk cleaning on a crime scene, only these proven solutions are worth your attention.
Healthy Schools and Clean Floors Go Hand-in-Hand
By Anne Baley December 11th 2015If you're in charge of keeping clean and healthy schools, the floors might be the least of your concerns. Learn why they should be a larger priority.
Holiday Shopping Craziness: Keeping Your Store Clean
By Anne Baley December 9th 2015Holiday shopping poses additional cleaning challenges for retailers. Learn how to keep up and keep it clean.
Daycare Cleaning: The Kids Are Alright
By Amy Milshtein December 7th 2015Good daycare cleaning practices keep children and adults healthy and safe.
ISSA Conference 2015: Key Cleaning Takeaways for Building Managers
By Eric Michaels December 4th 2015The annual ISSA Conference took place in the late October 2015 in Las Vegas. Here are some of the key takeaways from speakers.
Protect Employee Health with Proper Cleaning Procedures
By Eric Michaels November 30th 2015Employee health must be a priority in the workplace. Here are things to consider when ensuring the safety of your custodial team.
Travel Health: Wellness Stakes on a Plane
By Amy Milshtein November 23rd 2015With the holiday season fast approaching, it seems like everyone is trying to catch a plane somewhere. A clean airplane is paramount to travel health.
How to Eliminate Conjunctivitis in Classrooms
By Anne Baley November 12th 2015Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is a viral or bacterial infection that can quickly be spread at school. Prevent its transmission with a clean classroom.
Effective Handwashing and Other Germ-Preventing Practices in the Workplace
By Anne Baley November 2nd 2015Effective handwashing by employees and maintaining clean restrooms are the best ways to prevent the spread of germs in the workplace.
Cleaning a Subway Car: A Never-Ending Challenge
By Anne Baley October 19th 2015No matter what you call it??”train, metro, or tube??”a subway car is tough to keep clean. Here's how cleaning crews work to get it right.
Grocery Store Cleanliness: Why Salad Bars and Hot Food Bars Need Your Attention
By Anne Baley October 5th 2015If you add a salad bar or hot food bar to increase your grocery store's traffic, grocery store cleanliness will become an even bigger issue. Here's why.
How to Keep Your Sorority House Clean
By Anne Baley September 10th 2015The average sorority house combines an apartment building with a public area, making for a large cleaning challenge. Using the right tools can help.
Patient Room Cleaning: How to Make Your Exam Rooms As Germ-Free As Possible
By Anne Baley September 2nd 2015With sick people going in and out of a doctor's office all day, patient room cleaning presents a major challenge. Here's how to keep germs at bay.
Nail Salon Cleaning: How to Handle Pedicure Baths for Customer Safety
By Eric Michaels August 31st 2015Here are some tips on nail salon cleaning, specifically about how to handle pedicure baths, making for a safer facility and customer experience.
Cruise Ship Cleanliness: Food Service Areas
August 3rd 2015Cleaning high-traffic food service areas on a cruise ship can be challenging. Here are some tips on cruise ship cleanliness.
Doctor's Office Cleaning: Waiting Rooms
July 28th 2015The waiting room of a pediatrician's office is a breeding ground for germs. Here's how to ensure that your doctor's office cleaning process is effective.
The Challenge with Pool Locker Room Summer Cleanliness
July 20th 2015Once the kids get out of school, they want to hit the pool. This means more pool locker room cleaning every day. Kaivac has a system that can help.
Danger Zones: Why a Restroom Sink Is the Last Place You Should Leave a Toothbrush
June 12th 2015A restroom sink can be contaminated with dangerous bacteria. Here's why you should never leave toothbrushes or other personal items on a sink.
Important Employee Cleanliness Policies
June 8th 2015Employee cleanliness policies will help to prevent cross-contamination and ensure that your workplace is as clean as possible.
A Guide to Restroom Bug Prevention in the Summer
June 5th 2015One of the big challenges of cleaning restrooms in the summer is dealing with mosquitoes and other bugs. Here's a guide to restroom bug prevention.
Fitness Club Cleaning Checklist: Confronting Germs at the Gym
April 15th 2015Fitness club cleaning is difficult because of the constant bacteria transfer in gyms. Here's a checklist and system for custodians to get it right.
Why Stall Partitions Need Plenty of Attention during Restroom Cleaning
March 31st 2015Restroom cleaning requires far more than attention to toilets and sinks. Here's why stall partitions and doors need to be high on the priority list.
A Daily Classroom Cleaning Checklist for Healthier Schools
March 27th 2015Here is a classroom cleaning checklist for custodians to know which areas of the school are most likely to hide nasty germs and bacteria.
Office Desktop Cleaning to Avoid Workplace Sickness
March 20th 2015Illness seems to come in waves in most offices, but office desktop cleaning can remove many viruses that spread colds and flu. Kaivac's tools can help.
Toilet Sneeze: How Proper Restroom Cleaning Prevents Bacteria Transfer
March 12th 2015Toilet sneeze is one of the dirtiest secrets about restroom cleaning. Finding ways to contain the transfer of dangerous bacteria is the only way for cleaning crews to deal with it.
Animal Hospital Cleaning: High Priority Areas
March 11th 2015Keeping common areas clean is crucial in an animal hospital. Kaivac's systems allow you to take care of animal hospital cleaning quickly and efficiently.
Proper Hospital Restroom Cleaning Procedures
February 26th 2015Hospital restroom cleaning is crucial in preventing the spread of many common diseases. Kaivac's No-Touch cleaning system is a chemical-free solution.
How to Properly Clean to Prevent the Spread of Disease
February 17th 2015Flu season isn't the only time that bacteria and viruses spread disease. Learn how to properly clean surfaces to kill germs and keep environments safer.
- February 12th 2015
If you really care about washroom hygiene, then you’ve got to ‘chop the mop,’ says James White, managing director of Denis Rawlins Limited, as he calls for a shift to science-based cleaning.
Cleaning a Nursing Home: What You Need to Know
February 6th 2015Cleaning a nursing home properly takes a special approach. Here is how custodial crews should handle this difficult assignment.
The Challenges of Cleaning a Drinking Fountain in a School
January 21st 2015How to deal with the challenges of cleaning a drinking fountain in a School.
Diseases Spread in Schools: Cleaning Up to Keep Children Healthy
December 8th 2014Millions of children suffer from diseases spread in schools. Help to eliminate the worst outbreaks by using the right cleaning system.
Hospital Cleaning Best Practices: How to Keep Patients and Staff Safe
December 5th 2014Diseases from hospitals lead to nearly 100,000 deaths per year. A change is in order. Here are seven hospital cleaning best practices to make it happen.
The Dirtiest Places in an Office that Might Surprise You
December 3rd 2014The floors and kitchen counters may not be the dirtiest places in an office. Here's the real truth—and the way to deal with germy office settings.
School Cleaning Techniques to Deal with Stomach Flu
November 21st 2014School cleaning methods by Kaivac remove more dangerous bacteria than other cleaning methods when dealing with a stomach flu epidemic.
Maintaining a Clean Gym through Effective Cleaning Methods
November 19th 2014Maintaining a clean gym is one of the hardest maintenance jobs in any school. Kaivac's innovative cleaning systems do the job better.
School Locker Room Cleaning: Eliminating the Filth of Fall Sports
November 17th 2014Fall sports bring a host of dangerous bacteria into school facilities. Here are some solutions for the toughest challenges in school locker room cleaning.
Neglected Areas of a Restaurant: Hidden Homes for Bacteria
October 31st 2014Making your restaurant look clean is only half the battle. Neglected areas of a restaurant are easy to miss, but crucial to get clean. Here's how.
Preventing Diseases Spread from Restroom Germs
October 8th 2014Preventing diseases spread from restroom germs is more effective when you use the right techniques. No-Touch Cleaning systems remove germs safely.
Cleaning Classrooms the Right Way to Keep Kids Healthy
October 1st 2014Back to school often means back to sniffles and sneezes. Cleaning classrooms correctly helps to avoid spreading germs and will keep students healthier.
Restroom Sinks: The Best Cleaning Methods
September 29th 2014Restroom sinks that are improperly cleaned can be breeding grounds for a variety of germs. No-touch cleaning does the job without the scrubbing.
Gym Cleanliness: How to Stop Bacteria Transfer in Your Athletic Facilities
September 26th 2014Are you stopping the spread of viruses and bacteria in your athletic facilities? Here is a system that delivers the highest level of gym cleanliness yet.
How Clean Restrooms Are the Backbone of Cleaner Facilities
September 4th 2014Clean restrooms mean much more than a good image. Here's how they prevent the spread of germs and bacteria to the rest of the facility.
Commercial Cleaning Tips: Don't Ignore These 5 Frequently Missed Restaurant Spots
September 2nd 2014These commercial cleaning tips cover five objects often skipped in restaurant cleaning routines.
How to Know When a Food Contact Surface Is Clean
August 12th 2014Keeping a clean facility requires a deep cleaning of each food contact surface, but that's not enough. You have to also be able to measure the cleanliness.
No-Touch Restroom Technology: The Focus is on Health
By Robert Kravitz August 5th 2014No-touch restroom technology is becoming commonplace. From door handles to cleaning systems, restrooms are being designed for use and cleaning without the need to touch surfaces.
The Health Risks of Cleaning Daycare Centers: A Personal Story
By Robert Kravitz July 30th 2014There are many health risks in cleaning and for cleaning workers such as myself, cross-contamination is a very serious problem. I hope by telling you my story it can help you and many other cleaning workers stay healthy.
Top 3 Restroom Health Hazards for Your Concern
July 18th 2014Here are the three of the biggest restroom health hazards for your concern, and how to create a safer environment in your restrooms.
What Cleaning Professionals Can Do to Stop Cross-Contamination
June 30th 2014Cross-contamination is an ongoing problem in all types of facilities—especially in schools and offices.
The Connection between Floors and Health
June 30th 2014Some cleaning professionals might be shocked to learn about the results of a study conducted by Canada's University of Ottawa examining floor contamination—despite the fact that it was first published by the American Society of Microbiology in 1971.* This study found that traditional floor cleaning methods, specifically mopping, were actually responsible for the contamination of floors.
University Finds Money Not Too Clean
May 2nd 2014Hamilton, OH - A research project conducted by New York University found that paper money can host hundreds of different types of bacteria and other contaminants. Analyzing U.S.
Guarding Athletic Locker Rooms Against MRSA
By Dawn Shoemaker January 28th 2014While there have been reports of outbreaks of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in hospitals and medical facilities for decades, those who contracted the disease were often older people or people with significantly weakened immune systems, leaving many athletic facility operators with their own false sense of immunity.
Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools Supports ISSA’s Clean Standard
April 12th 2013Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools® (PC4HS) supports the upcoming ISSA Clean Standard for K-12 Schools.
Sinks, Health, and Restroom Cleaning
By Matt Morrison December 6th 2012Restroom cleaning makes a significant impact on facilities. 'You may not even notice restrooms if they are cleaned, but you surely will if they are not,' says William Griffin, President of Cleaning Consultants, Seattle, Washington.
Market Focus: Cleaning for Health
By Robert Kravitz April 11th 2012Safer Restaurants for the Youngest Customers
By John Richter February 18th 2011Safer Restaurants for the Youngest Customers
The Importance of Hygienic Cleaning to Prevent H1N1
By John Richter October 21st 2009This may prove to be a very difficult winter, especially for school-age children, due to expected outbreaks of swine flu (H1N1) in many parts of North America.
- By Angelo Poneris October 21st 2009
Restroom care: public restrooms have more "high-touch" contamination points than any other area of a facility.
How to Prevent Flies From Plaguing Your Restaurant
By Eric Michaels November 30th -0001Before you have to deal with pest control, learn how to prevent flies from infesting your restaurant in the first place.
Kaivac Earns Patent for Smart Towel™ System
By Robert Kravitz September 11th 2014Kaivac, known for innovation, announces it has just been awarded its 13th patent from the U.S. Patent Office. The latest patent is for the company's Smart Towel System, which was introduced about five years ago.
How to Daily Clean 600 Student Desktops for Health − Why ISSA’s K-12 Clean Standard Helps
June 11th 2014Sparks NV −
Kaivac Cleaning Challenge: Take the Hospital Infections Quiz
June 13th 2011A quiz on hospital infections.
- March 8th 2011
On October 1, 2010, Chicago's Loyola University kicked off an event in honor of the first-ever World MRSA Day, October 2, 2010.
- February 18th 2011
We in the professional cleaning industry hear about germs every day.
Kaivac to Honor National Clean-Your-Desk Day
January 3rd 2011Kaivac, Inc., developers of the No-Touch Cleaning®
- July 6th 2010
Typically, patients admitted to a hospital room are most concerned about the doctors and nurses that will be attending to them. However, a new report finds it may be more important to ask, ‘Who was here before me?' According to Dr.
- March 2nd 2010
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Kaivac Alert: Scrubbing Backfires on Backsides
February 9th 2010Hamilton, OH –
Details Grab Teachers' Attention
October 26th 2009Educators Give White Paper on Preventing the Spread of H1N1 Extra Credit A White Paper on reducing the risk of H1N1 virus in school settings has received so much attention by educators in the Ohio area that Kaivac, Inc., which prepared the paper, is making it available to educators throughout the country.
Kaivac's 10 Ways to Stay Healthy This Flu Season
September 23rd 2009We all are getting very concerned about swine flu. But many people overlook practical steps they can take to help maintain their health during this challenging flu season and throughout the entire year.
- August 11th 2009
Swine flu is a new variant of the H1N1 strain of influenza type A.
Survey Finds Cleaning Pros Know True Purpose of Cleaning
July 6th 2009Below are the results and additional information regarding the survey:Be sure to take this month's survey. Last year famed microbiologist Dr.
School District Reports Fewer Cases of Flu
November 11th 2008According to the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 5 and 20 percent of Americans will come down with the flu between October 1 and May 1. Of these, the CDC reports some 200,000 will be hospitalized and as many as 36,000 will die. Of particular concern are children.
Heavy Duty Cleaning Equipment Called in to Protect Florida Students
By Robert Kravitz April 7th 2020When it comes to cleaning, one of the state’s school districts, Indian River County School District, has decided to bring in special cleaning equipment to fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.
How One Hospital Cleans Without Touching
January 27th 2011Nosocomial infections, also known as hospital acquired infections, are a serious and growing problem in hospitals worldwide.
- January 27th 2011
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When It Comes to Hygienic Cleaning, Coverall Steps Up to the Plate
June 18th 2010Developing hygienic, healthy cleaning practices has long been a priority in medical facilities, where concerns regarding the spread of infection and nosocomial illnesses are paramount.
School District Believes Current Cleaning Program Addresses the H1N1 Challenge
January 25th 2010Hamilton, OH –
- November 6th 2009
Public schools around the United States must contend with a variety of challenges: teacher and student morale, student discipline, safety, and now, more than ever before, health.
Wisconsin Prison Adopts No-Touch Cleaning
August 16th 2009The Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF), Boscobel, WI, reports they are now cleaning the facility using No-Touch Cleaning®
Cleaning Up Disasters Without Touching
August 16th 2007Last New Year's Eve, a private plane crashed into a Charlotte, North Carolina neighborhood and killed all four passengers.
Crime Scene Cleaning - Erasing the Evidence with Kaivac No-Touch Cleaning
By Matt Morrison November 30th -0001Crime scene cleaning: Television has romanticized the crime scene and made it a venue for dramatic entertainment, but these Hollywood sets are a far cry from the harsh realities that await at a true site. Crime and disaster cleanup is not only cleaning fo
Removing Contamination from Grouted Floors - Back to Back Studies Find Similar Results
November 30th -0001Removing contamination from grouted floors and areas presents a serious problem for cleaning professionals.
Tulsa BSC Makes Grocery Store Clean, Safe, and Healthy
November 30th -0001Those who have been building service contractors (BSCs) for several years know how dramatically the industry's competitive landscape has changed.
What if Flu Season Came and Nobody Got Sick?
November 30th -0001See how one school district noticed a big decline in illness during flu season.
Cleaning to Reduce the Risk of Disease Outbreaks
October 18th 2009Science-based strategies reduce the risk of disease outbreaks in K-12 school systems.
The Public Restroom - A High Risk Environment
March 1st 2007From an environmental health scientist's point of view a public restroom, is a high risk environment.
Removing Soil: A Comparison of Cleaning Methods
December 1st 2006Kaivac has long believed that clean can be defined as the absence of soils, and has accordingly designed its no-touch cleaning systems from the start for maximum soil removal. Although much anecdotal evidence had been collected over the years that seemed