Many common chemicals used in popular air fresheners contain carcinogenic and other “hazardous air pollutants”. Let’s take a closer look and see if there are any alternatives that are safer – and greener – for the environment.
Product of the Month: EcoDri Hand Dryer
Since we’re still in cold/flu season, the Workplace Essentials EcoDri automatic hand dryer with its touchless technology and energy-saving design is January’s featured product.
What Does Your Restroom Say About Your Business?
Perhaps the most often overlooked area that coincidentally also happens to be a key area to customers is the restroom. The rumors are true – your restroom says a lot about your business. And we’ve got the statistics to prove it.
Stale Sanitation: The Dangers of Common Sanitary Waste Disposal Bins
Just because you don’t see something, it doesn’t mean it’s not there – especially where bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis B and HIV are concerned. Protect yourself, your employees and your customers with the right facts.
7 Tips on Keeping Your Hands Clean at Work
How are you to know when you’re using proper workplace hand hygiene or when you’re just becoming an over-the-top germophobe? Here are 7 tips on keeping your hands clean at work for the best results.
Unwanted Gym Buddies: What You Invite In When You Workout
What if I told you that if you are not careful catching a cold or the flu are the least of your worries at the gym? Let’s take a closer look at germs in the gym and how to make exercise in these facilities healthy versus a health risk.
Product of the Month: Foam Hand Sanitizer
Don’t fool yourself into thinking that good hand hygiene only includes using soap and water in the restroom. Keep your hands clean “in between” with Workplace Essentials’ Foam Hand Sanitizer, December’s featured product.
Drain Problems Draining Your Business?
Did you know that the most common reasons for clogged drains cannot be prevented by regular maintenance and proper cleaning? Let’s take a look at these clogging culprits and some possible solutions.
Being Green or Inviting Green: Do Hand Dryers Increase Germ Activity?
Rumor has it that hand dryers can actually add to the germs that are on your hands as they collect the air they blow to dry your hands from the surrounding environment. Is paper safer or is this a rumor that needs to be squashed?
Dirty Little Secrets: Where Are the Germs in Your Workplace Really
Office and workplace germs are not necessarily throwing a party where we expect them to be and could be right under our noses all day. Let’s take a deeper look at the dirty little secrets and hiding places of germs in the workplace.