We all know how to wash our hands at this point, and we all have techniques that work for us to get the most out of handwashing. For example, we have tons of songs we can sing along with to encourage ourselves to wash for the appropriate, most effective amount
Feeling overwhelmed with everything going on in your life, in the world and on the internet? While there are many coping techniques for managing stress, burnout and anxiety (common themes in modern western society) some healthcare professionals recommend cleaning. Cleaning is viewed as therapeutic for several reasons. It gets you up and moving which
After more than a year of event cancellations and shutdowns, Washington State is making some progress on opening public businesses and events. For example, the Northwest Washington Fair was canceled last year due to COVID-19 mandates, but this year they are back. MSNW is Working the Fair Another Year. Our
Janitors are essential at every place of business, school building and public area. They are behind the scenes workers who do not often get recognized for their arduous work, but without them, everything would be a mess What Makes Janitors Special? They perform the same duties at the same sites repeatedly without fail. It can be
We have long since waited for the day when all businesses will open and when you will finally feel comfortable inviting friends and family back into your home. In Washington state, Governor Inslee announced that nearly all public businesses will reopen on June 30, 2021, if a certain percentage of
When it comes to cleaning our homes, we want products that will eradicate harmful germs and viruses with ease and efficiency. But, unfortunately, many of the ingredients found in common household cleaners can be damaging to surfaces as well as our health and safety. These products include hazardous chemicals and
Just as winter rolls around every year, so does flu season. But with COVID-19 still plaguing us at the start of 2021, we are about to be hit with a double-whammy. So, what to do? The rampant spread of viruses may be out of control when we go out, but,
Everything’s coming up…touchless! I’m sure you’ve noticed the trend. Maybe you can’t remember the last time you had to embark on the paper towel-to-door-handle-to-trash bin challenge. Or perhaps your not-so-lavish office bathroom has suddenly become a hygiene haven. Whatever your experience, it’s clear that touchless systems are cropping up wherever
As human coronavirus, officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), can remain active on surfaces for up to nine days, professional cleaners have been concerned about finding an effective cleaning solution to eliminate it. A study published in the Journal of Hospital Infection found using a solution that is 62% to 72% ethanol,
