Recycling is “Healthy”
Recycling can improve our physical health. According to Dr. Amy Myers: “Recycling reduces the health risks of disease and birth defects associated with landfills and incinerators. It also has a positive impact on our personal health and that of [...]
What is Self-Esteem?
[A Note from IHC's Council: “One of the best ways to enhance the self-esteem of the custodial workforce is for them to understand the importance of cleaning as it relates to healthier buildings, employees, and customers; as well as its [...]
Sanitation in a Post-COVID-19 World
Sanitation in a Post-COVID-19 (C19) World, or in any infectious-disease related future that awaits us, means transcending facility appearance or asset protection for loftier goals that protect health. It also requires vision. While sanitation once meant removing dirt you [...]
Cleaning Standards: The Problem and Solution
By Allen Rathey There has been much talk about establishing definitive standards within the cleaning industry, but efforts have met with mixed success. Why? I believe the reason is basic. A cleaning standard must be defined by a cleaning [...]
We Have Hit the Wall
We have hit the wall. It is now clear the environment — indoors and out — has limits, and these are lower than once thought.