Professionally, we’re suspicious of a cleaner who can’t prove—through a test or certification—that s/he knows the scientific difference between “clean” and “disinfect”…because they are NOT the same thing.As our friend Janice Stewart (owner of Castle Keepers of Charleston) is packing up to head to the CIRI Conference in Atlanta, we thought it fitting to remind [...]
drying your hands the safest way Published in the October 2011 issue of Tomorrow’s Cleaning
Now after a 50-year absence these unpleasant pests have made a comeback. They are commonly carried in clothing, language or furniture and the more traffic a facility has the greater the potential for a problem. I’m sure most of you have heard the phrase “don’t let the bed bugs bite.” Bedbugs (Hemiptera Cimicidae) were a common [...]
Have you gotten your Thanksgiving Cleaning on?Have you gotten your Thanksgiving Cleaning on?
Just in time for cold and flu season, new testing in six major U.S. cities reveals that gas pump and mailbox handles may be among the dirtiest surfaces Americans touch.Just in time for cold and flu season, new testing in six major U.S. cities reveals that gas pump and mailbox handles may be among the [...]
Though the specific trends and laws are based on the experience of Great Britain, there is no denying that these same market trends are affecting the US cleaning industry.Okay, so maybe you don’t care so much what happens across the pond, but since they share our suffering in a recession, we wanted to see what [...]
University of Illinois scientists report the first identification of a cellular mechanism linked to the toxicity of a major class of drinking water disinfection byproducts. This study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, suggests a possible connection to adverse health effects, including neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's.posted approx. October 19, 2011 University of Illinois scientists [...]
'Twas the Night Before Christmas: Cleaning Edition It was the night before Christmas, when all thru the abode Only one creature was stirring, and she was cleaning the commode. The children were finally sleeping, all snug in their beds, While visions of Nintendo DS and Barbie, flipped through their heads. The dad was snoring in [...]
E-Verify is one more tool in the hiring arsenal that Castle Keepers uses to identify cleaners, supervisors, trainers, and office/business staff who will keep the business sound, the cleaning top quality, and you excited about spending your time enjoying life instead of cleaning your home. Here’s a quick summary of the tools we use to [...]
When we came across this post from a friend on Facebook, we though it was too priceless not to share:When we came across this post from a friend on Facebook, we though it was too priceless not to share: As submitted to the annual Washington Post contest over the years, and accumulated by journalist Bethany Amanda. [...]
