24 Mar 2023
With cafeterias, restrooms, locker rooms, classrooms, gymnasiums, and hallways, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in all areas of a school is challenging. Having the right tools to keep schools clean for students is a major component of a successful maintenance program. If your custodial team spans across multiple facilities, …
Continue reading "Buckeye Honors: Surveys"20 Feb 2023
Combatting the spread of HAIs (healthcare associated infections) in healthcare facilities is a complex task that requires a multi-faceted approach. Hospitals and other healthcare facilities require an effective cleaning and maintenance program to protect staff, visitors, and patients from the spread of germs and illness.
The …
Continue reading "Maintenance Products, Programs, and Training for Healthcare Facilities"19 Jan 2023
During the winter months, respiratory diseases like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV are spread more easily. Implementing an effective cleaning and disinfecting program can reduce the spread of germs. The Eco Proportioning Program is equipped with multi-purpose disinfectants that remove soil and effectively kill a wide array of organisms.
15 Nov 2022
CDC data shows that more than 9,100 positive flu tests have been recorded over the first three weeks of the flu season. This is the highest number of positive tests that have been recorded early in a season since the 2009-10 season.
To prevent the flu, the CDC recommends getting the yearly flu vaccine. You can also take a number of everyday …
Continue reading "Prepare for Flu Season with Symmetry and Eco"17 Oct 2022
This week is International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW). Established in 1986, IIPW raises awareness of the role infection prevention plays in improving patient safety. This year’s theme, “The Future is Infection Prevention: 50 Years of Infection Prevention”, aims to show appreciation for APIC’s past work in …
Continue reading "International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2022"08 Sep 2022
With a commitment to developing products that are safer for workers and the environment, Buckeye established itself as “green” long before it became a marketing strategy. For Buckeye, sustainability means providing the most innovative, high performance and cost effective products, packaging, and programs that promote human health and …
Continue reading "Sustainability: Promoting Worker and Environmental Safety"15 Aug 2022
Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the monkeypox outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on Jul 23, on August 4 the White House declared monkeypox a public health emergency. Both WHO and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working to track the outbreak and provide …
Continue reading "Monkeypox and Buckeye Disinfectants"19 Jul 2022
Buckeye’s quality management system has once again achieved registration to the ISO 9001:2015 standard for the design, production, and delivery of over-the-counter and cosmetic products! We’re proud to meet the quality standards of the Performance Review Institute (PRI) Registrar and the International Organization for Standardization …
Continue reading "Buckeye International, Inc. Receives Certification to ISO 9001:2015"14 Jun 2022
In recent years, many manufacturers have struggled with shipping delays and other supply chain disruptions. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to reevaluate the demand for products that have become essential in the workplace. When products like hand sanitizer, disinfectants, and personal protective equipment are in high demand, …
Continue reading "What Has Buckeye Done to Reduce Supply Chain Disruptions?"19 May 2022
Bacteria, mold, mildew, and microorganisms are everywhere, even airborne, covering surfaces you come into contact with every day. Studies have shown that floors and soles of shoes are sources of contamination.
A study done by the University of Arizona found that soles of shoes average 421,000 units of bacteria and that pathogens can transfer …
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