Swivel Vacuums and Ergonomics
Swivel upright vacuum cleaners are becoming increasingly common. The ability of these designs to maneuver around objects more easily than standard uprights is touted as an important benefit. To date, however, no publicly available ergonomics research has been found that specifically evaluates this swivel feature.
The Best Cleaning and Organizing Tip
The best cleaning and organizing tip is to Declutter. With less to collect dust, there is less to clean and fewer exposures to cleaning products. Make one or at most two passes through a room with three plastic tubs [...]
Real Books, Real Care and Cleaning
Even in a digital age, the tactile feel of "real" books still draws many of us, as does the look of a well-stocked office library, but that very physicality makes paper books dust collectors unless stored on shelves behind glass [...]
Stick Vacuums and Vacs for tile
In general, all dry vacuums work on a simple premise: particles in vs. particles out. The more particles brought in and the fewest released back to the environment, the better. A vacuum, stick or otherwise, is a system in which [...]
Effective Vacuuming and Carpet Spotting
Proper regular vacuuming addresses two issues: 1. Removes fine dust from carpet so it does not get stirred up by walking on it. Most people produce an invisible cloud of dust when they walk on carpet. 2. An effective vacuum [...]
What is Special About the Safer Choice Label?
Safer Choice is EPA’s label for safer chemical-based products. Every chemical, regardless of percentage, in a Safer Choice-certified product is evaluated through EPA’s rigorous scientific process and only the safest ingredients are allowed. For over 15 years, the program [...]
EPA Provides Interim Guidance on Porous Surfaces
While EPA-Registration of products for hard surface disinfection is the bedrock of many infection control programs that protect human health, EPA has now also developed evidence-based guidance for porous surfaces...
The Road to Success: Provide Value
In his book, Guerrilla Marketing to Heal the World, green business expert Shel Horowitz says: "In the business world, we hear a lot about cutthroat competition and gaining advantage over the enemy. In some circles, it seems to be a [...]
New Job Status (written in 1990)
by Allen Rathey There was a time when life was less confusing. People knew their place and stayed in it. For instance, saying good morning to the janitor used to be a time-honored way for someone in the higher strata [...]
New Year’s Resolutions and Habits (written in 1989)
by Allen Rathey Have you made any resolutions lately? Just asking the question makes me very uncomfortable and probably has the same effect upon you. The pain stems from the fact that this form of "commitment" is known to have [...]