Mops Are to Cleaning What Washrags Are to Showering
“Showering is the most common form of bathing worldwide” notes an NIH library study*. Showering removes sweat, oils, and microbes from skin, promotes circulation, refreshment and self-worth, and improves appearance. Showering aided by a washcloth can improve hygiene, but [...]
When Training is Not the Answer – Better Product Is…
Knowledge transfer research shows only two out of 12 workers or 17% put training into practice. “Are trainings simply ineffective?” asks the book, 12 Levers of Transfer Effectiveness. “Does it have to be like this? Could it be that [...]
Does ultraviolet (UV) radiation from UV lamps kill mold?
If properly designed, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) cleaners that use ultraviolet radiation from UV lamps may destroy indoor biological pollutants such as viruses, bacteria, and some molds that are growing on the moist interiors of HVAC surfaces (e.g., cooling [...]
What Have We Learned About Hygiene Post-COVID
- A 360 Perspective on Cleaning and Disinfecting 1. Why strategies in isolation don't work. Systems are needed. 2. That risk = hazard x exposure. To lower the risk, lessen the exposure. 3. That creating sterile environments is impossible (outside [...]
Service Guarantees?
What sort of service guarantee should we give prospects to which we offer High-performance Green Cleaning or Evidence-based Cleaning for Health? How important are service guarantees or warrantees to drive sales? Service guarantees or warranties can be quite important [...]
Is Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) Real?
by Jeff May, May Indoor Air Q: Is Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) real? A: Yes, SBS — aka, too-tight building syndrome — is real and exists when poorly-ventilated indoor spaces “bottle up” pollutants from materials used in building/furnishing a [...]
What are PFAS?
PFAS are organic compounds that do not occur naturally but are found in a variety of products and even in human blood. These pervasive, persistent, “forever” chemicals have been linked to cancer and other diseases. Cleaning products that may contain [...]
Master the Art of Evidence-Based Cleaning with Indoor Health Council
In the age of information, it's not just about cleaning; it's about cleaning the right way. At Indoor Health Council, we're not just thinking about the present. We're focused on a BHAG – a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Our [...]
What American Janitors Can Learn from Japan
In Japan, it is common for workers to engage in various exercises or stretches before starting their workday. These exercises are known as "radio calisthenics," and they are often done in groups, either outdoors or in the workplace. Radio calisthenics [...]