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, …
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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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29 Mar 2022
Proper cleaning and disinfecting begin with proper product dilution. Diluting products by hand can be messy, unsafe, and inaccurate. Eco® proportioning systems seamlessly and accurately dilute products without exposing workers to concentrated products.
Accurate Product Dilution
When products are diluted by hand, user error can result …
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12 Apr 2022
Because 99% of trash can liners go to the landfill, practicing source reduction by manufacturing liners with less plastic is the most sustainable approach. Gateway achieves this by manufacturing thinner liners with the highest quality resins that provide industry leading strength, quality, and consistency.
Performance
Gateway’s high-quality …
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20 Jan 2022
COVID-19 continues to evolve, causing new variants to occur, many of which are being tracked as the pandemic continues. Because these variants are each unique, they can spread at different speeds and can be more resistant to treatments or vaccines. The COVID-19 variant, Omicron, has been detected in most states and is rapidly increasing …
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21 Dec 2021
Buckeye has always emphasized complete cleaning programs over individual products. With a complete program, maintenance staff receive all of the resources and training they need to keep facilities looking their best. Each Buckeye program is equipped with training materials that standardize cleaning procedures and promote human health …
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23 Sep 2021
Is there a driving force behind the decisions we make? Can behavioral science improve hand hygiene practices? Behavioral science focuses on the way humans interact with the world and the cognitive processes that drive those action. For manufacturers, understanding these decision-making processes can help with product design and in-store …
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23 Jun 2021
Oftentimes, facility maintenance managers will hire contractors to recoat their gyms floors. Because wood floors can be one of the most expensive floors in a facility, staff members don’t want to risk damaging them with improper equipment and inexperience. While recoating a wood floor does require a specific skillset, Reflections has …
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