Cleaning for Health
Cleaning as a profession is uniquely positioned to affect the environmental health of the spaces where we work and live: we call this Cleaning for Health. Beyond the simple act of cleaning – removing soil – the extended outcomes of sanitizing and disinfecting have become part of the standard of care that is part of cleaning a home where we spend the most time in our day. Air quality throughout, food safety in the kitchen, illness management in shared spaces and surfaces are all part of this conversation.
A Look at steam cleaners and disinfection
The pandemic brought a heightened awareness of cleaning and disinfection to both cleaning companies and the general public. The Use, Overuse, and largely Misuse of chemical disinfectants have caused increased concern about exposure to toxic chemicals (Reminder: disinfectants are classified […]
How To Ensure Air Quality While Cleaning A Customer’s Home
Cleaning companies do a lot to keep a house clean. They cope with the stench from the kitchen or the bathroom while washing up a home. The air can be so harsh and detrimental to their health that they have […]
3 Ways Commercial Cleaning Products May Affect Your Health
The use of cleaning products is essential in keeping a space sanitized and free from bacteria or viruses that may affect people’s health. Nowadays, many people prioritize keeping their area spotless, whether it’s their homes or workplaces. However, if you […]
How Can Mold Removal Companies Help With Bio-Hazard Cleanup
Your business evolves around social responsibility, health, and environment preservation. One aspect you take part in is bio-hazard disposal. Bio-hazards must be disposed of properly, such as human blood and other body fluids, sharps, microbiological waste, pathological waste, and even […]
4M Building Solutions Wins 2020 Cleaning for Health Award with Strong Practices
4M Building Solutions Wins 2020 Cleaning for Health Award with Strong Practices
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Professional House Cleaning During a Pandemic
COVID-19 is in the news and many people have questions about how it will affect them and their families. By understanding the background and characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and reviewing cleaning processes through the lens of targeted hygiene, Residential […]
CIRI is holding a symposium in July. So?
“It’s the job of science to separate truth from claim. And it is good science that will transform the cleaning industry from a trade to a profession.”
The Problem with Indoor Air Quality
When we think about the amount of contaminants inside a home it is little wonder that asthma and allergies are on the rise. There is regular, tracked-in dirt. But there are also microscopic contaminants that make their way indoors on […]
The Green Cleaning Issue – Prologue
Although green cleaning has been around since the 1970’s it is still not a mainstream concept, broadly speaking. While there are certain US markets where environmentalism is woven into the ethos of the community they are still in the minority. […]
