How To Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections

Topics: Hand Hygiene, proper cleaning procedures, Infection Prevention

Cleaning, Maintaining, and Encapsulating Asbestos Tile

By: Briana Smith  |  March 14, 2013

PLEASE NOTE: Be extremely careful if you see any broken tiles. Contact a professional in your area that handles asbestos tile remediation as soon as possible as airborne asbestos fibers can be very small, even invisible to the naked eye. The intent of this article is for educational purposes in cleaning existing asbestos tiles that are in good condition.

OSHA has a Fact Sheet on Protecting Workers from the Hazards of Asbestos-Containing Flooring Material Maintenance. 

Topics: Asbestos Tiles, cleaning maintaining and encapsulating, Hard Floor Care

School Is In Session, So Are Germs

Topics: Hand Hygiene, Schools, proper practices and education

The 10 Commandments of Carpet Care During Winter Months

By: WAXIE Editorial Staff  |  February 28, 2013

Having a maintenance program in place for taking care of your carpets is important in all weather conditions, not just winter, but some seasons need more attention than others. During the winter months we see a lot more rain, snow, dirt and debris entering our buildings and carpets can take a beating. Having an effective plan for daily/interim/deep cleaning is half the battle, but proper staff training is just as important for keeping your carpets in good shape.

Topics: carpet, floor matting, machines & equipment, cleaning tips

Forget the Car, Buy or Lease a Chariot by Windsor

Topics: interview, Windsor, Machines

Ask Sadie: The Benefits of Matting Programs

A Cleaning Q&A Column  |  February 7, 2013

Q: Hey Sadie- How do I know what kind of mat(s) I need for my facility? - Steven

A: Hello Steven, Having a matting program is the best way of adding mats to a facility. Not only are mats a great way to protect your floors, especially in inclement weather, but they can add traction for feet near pools (in gyms, schools, etc.), help prevent worker fatigue where people stand all day (such as in commercial kitchens, manufacturing facilities, etc.), and many other various applications.

Often it’s best to have different types of mats that are specific to the needs of the various areas in your building or facility. For instance, one would not use an anti-fatigue mat for an entryway, as you'd want it in an area that someone would be standing all day, as opposed to people wiping their feet of debris when entering a building. And that's why having a matting program is the optimal solution.

Understanding matting terms is important to figuring out what you need...wiper mats vs. scraper mats vs. wiper/scraper mats. CleanLink.com has published an article defining various mat-related terms that often need clarifying (read below for "Ten Terms Everyone Should Know About Mats").

Topics: Indoor Air Quality, Ask Sadie, floor matting

Microfiber Technology and It's Return On Investment

By: BJ Mandelstam  |  January 31, 2013

Twenty years after microfiber's debut and success throughout Europe, the United States is still slowly embracing microfiber technology. Often, it's a product that is misunderstood, underutilized and considered too expensive. Despite these perceptions, studies show that microfiber technology makes for a cost-effective cleaning tool that can reduce labor hours and dollars from the bottom line.

Topics: Productivity, Water Conservation, microfiber, Sustainability, cleaning tips

Total Restroom Care Seminar at WAXIE Tucson - January 24, 2013

Topics: Restroom Care, tile & grout maintenance, Tucson, seminar, HYGEN, Rubbermaid, Mesa, Machines

Paper Towels vs. Hand Dryers

Topics: Hand Hygiene, maintenance, paper towels, hand dryers, Dispensers, HEPA filters, Kimberly-Clark, Excel, recycled content, Restroom Care, Sustainability