01 Apr 2024
Last November, the Leapfrog Group released an independent study on 2023 Hospital Safety Grades. Their study found that since the pandemic, infection rates in hospitals have dramatically improved. However, there is still work to be done in many states, and that work begins by improving basic cleaning and disinfecting procedures for patient …
Continue reading "How to Clean Patient Rooms with Buckeye"13 Dec 2023
Often when considering flooring, facility managers choose LVT because it is low maintenance and comes with a protective coating. However, over time that coating can fade with wear. To reduce the impact of everyday foot traffic, prevent scuffs, and give your floors an added shine, you need a protective coating that won’t damage your …
Continue reading "Introducing Aspida LVT Restorative Floor Coating"01 Dec 2023
As the winter season approaches, influenza activity continues to increase. The CDC urges everyone 6 months and older to get a flu vaccine to prevent the spread of the illness. However, influenza isn’t the only disease that spreads during the winter months. In addition to vaccination, it’s important that businesses, schools, …
Continue reading "Be Prepared During Flu and Respiratory Illness Season"16 Oct 2023
Established in 1986, International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) celebrates Infection Preventionists and aims to assist in decreasing the spread of infection in healthcare facilities. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Fundamentals of Infection Prevention” with a goal to return to the basics of infection prevention.
28 Sep 2023
Knowing the proper procedures to keep a school clean is important for the safety of students and staff, but finding effective training for custodians can be a difficult job. The Buckeye Honors® Custodial Training Program for Schools and Universities offers standardized procedures to help clean any area of your school or university.
28 Aug 2023
Most facilities require a variety of cleaning and disinfecting products to stay clean. This can require purchasing products from different manufacturers, learning new dilution ratios, and finding storage space for bulky ready-to-use products.
Eco® proportioning systems dilute all Eco products. This …
Continue reading "Eco Proportioning Systems"03 Aug 2023
Microban antimicrobial technology is a built-in ingredient that helps products resist the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, and other microbes. It is not a substitute for regular cleaning practices, but does continuously fight the growth of microbes and can keep products you purchase cleaner, longer.
Many companies …
Continue reading "What is Microban Technology?"09 Jun 2023
School is out for summer and now is the time to reevaluate your floor care routines. While students are playing outdoor sports like baseball and softball, summer time is the perfect chance to revolutionize your wood floor care program.
During the school year, students and athletes come into contact with the gym floor every day. Give your …
Continue reading "How Are You Improving Your Gym Floor This Summer?"05 May 2023
Celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day with us! Infection Preventionists around the world are doing so much to reduce the spread of disease in healthcare facilities and beyond. We want to show our thanks by promoting healthy hand hygiene practices.
This year, the World Health Organization’s slogan for World Hand Hygiene Day is, “Accelerate …
Continue reading "World Hand Hygiene Day"20 Apr 2023
April 22nd is Earth Day and this year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” As an environmentally conscious company, we’re proud to share the ways Buckeye has put sustainability first. Our commitment to sustainability has been foundational to our company and that commitment will continue in 2023 and beyond.