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Testing High-Touch Surfaces in Grocery Stores

As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, and the virus continues to circulate, the transmission risks of everyday interactions may become an ongoing concern. A recent study at the University of Guelph looked at the risk of COVID-19 exposure from high-touch surfaces within grocery stores and found that the risk is low if physical distancing guidelines and recommended cleaning protocols are followed.

Germ-Repelling Fabrics Mooted for Aircraft Seats

US aircraft-parts company Safran SA is conducting tests with hospitals on the efficacy of fabrics incorporating germ-repelling biocides. The company is considering using such fabrics on airplane seats in a bid to reduce the time spent cleaning airplane cabins.
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Cintas Offers Five Essential Tips to Help Businesses Protect Floors During Winter

Day-to-day foot traffic can wreak havoc on a facility’s floors, especially during periods of inclement weather when snow, ice, salt and sand can be tracked throughout the building. To help businesses protect floors during the harsh winter months, Cintas Corporation offers five essential tips
Improving Building Hygiene - Where Does Door Hardware Fit In?

Daniel May, director at Consort Architectural Hardware, discusses the role door hardware plays in improving hygiene within public building environments. Health and hygiene are delicate themes, particularly in today's settings. Both our public building environments and our homes can have a huge impact on our wellbeing, and over the past few years, this fact has only been exemplified.

Prioritizing the Safety of Cleaning Professionals

Cleaning professionals are instrumental in keeping facilities and the people who visit, work, and live in these spaces safe. For more than a year, custodians and other cleaning professionals have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and were among those at the highest risk of being affected by the virus.
Strategies for Sustainable Cleaning in Offices

In the last year, cleaning in offices increased significantly to reduce the spread of COVID-19, resulting in never-before-seen levels of chemical consumption. Most cleaning chemicals contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that compromise the safety and health of building occupants. 
Emphasize the Importance of Infection Prevention

Environmental services (EVS) staff and infection preventionists in health care facilities and other settings work year-round to keep surfaces free from pathogens that cause infectious diseases. 2021 International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), October 17-23, highlights the efforts of these workers.

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