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Practicing Home Chemical/Hazardous Materials Safety

By: WAXIE Editorial Staff  |  September 20, 2012

“Practicing home hazardous materials safety is important in preventing home fires. Many people use chemicals in their homes safely every day, but as the number of chemical products increases, the risk for improper use and injury also increases.”
–Source: US Fire Administration¹

There are many things that are important in keeping yourself and your family safe, the proper use and storage of everyday household cleaning chemicals is one of them. The Mesa Fire & Medical Department in Arizona has produced numerous videos on Fire Prevention in their wonderful What’s on Fire series, which everyone should see. WAXIE has been featured in their September episode #3 on proper chemical usage and storage procedures.

Topics: Safety, Education, cleaning tips

Ask Sadie: Treating Carpet Stains Tips & Techniques

Ask Sadie: A Cleaning Q&A Column  |  September 13, 2012

Q: I have coffee stains on my lobby carpet. Do you have any tips or techniques for getting rid of it? I don’t want to have to replace our carpet. 

A: Treating spills on carpets can be a tricky business, especially without knowing what type of carpet you have, as certain carpet types/coloring can react to carpet spotters. Always remember to check for colorfastness before using any carpet spotter. I am going to answer as if it’s a general spot or spill on a fairly easy to clean carpet.

Topics: carpet, Ask Sadie, cleaning tips

WAXIE CEO Takes the Lead to a World with More Research - and More Birthdays

Topics: Charles Wax, cancer, research, Making Strides, Team WAXIE

FAQs About the Differences Between Disinfecting & Sanitizing

Republished from cleaninginstitute.org  |  August 30, 2012

Q: What is the difference between a disinfectant, an antimicrobial, and a sanitizing product?

A: Disinfectants and antimicrobials destroy pathogenic microorganisms. These two terms are used interchangeably. Sanitizers reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level by killing them; typically, sanitizers kill 99.9% of these germs.

Any product that claims to kill bacteria or viruses must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency, so look for products that have an EPA registration number on the product label. For Canadian products, look for the Drug Identification Number (DIN) or the Health Canada registration number.

Topics: workplace wellness, Disinfecting, cleaning tips

Reduce the Occurrence of Latex Allergies

Latex Glove Allergies
Many studies suggest that up to 6% of the general population and up to 13% of healthcare workers will develop an allergic reaction to latex at some point in their lifetime. Reaction to latex can be as simple as irritant contact dermatitis – the development of dry, itchy, irritated areas on the skin, usually the hands. This is caused by not only the latex material, but also the powders added to the gloves to assist in donning them. However, some patients can develop more severe reactions to latex, including anaphylactic shock – a condition where the blood pressure plummets due to the widening of blood vessels in the body. Left untreated, this intense allergic reaction could cause death.

Topics: latex, Allergies, gloves, reaction

WAXIE Sanitary Supply Hires New CFO

Topics: Jeff Roberts, David Wax, cleaning supplies, Chief Financial Officer, Grant Holm, Sheldon Derezin, Operations, management, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Charles Wax

WAXIE Sanitary Supply Announces Leadership Changes

Topics: leadership, Jeff Roberts, David Wax, promotion, California, success, changes, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Charles Wax

Microfiber Mops: Increasing Employee Productivity

Topics: microfiber, mops, Green Cleaning, hard floor care products

Matting's Role in Proper Floor Maintenance

Topics: cleaning equipment, carpet, Hard Floor Care, floor matting