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Category: Jan/San

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cleaning / Jan/San

How Green, Sustainable Practices Benefit the JanSan Industry

The green trend of the past few years has actually proven to be a smart move for the JanSan industry. According to Steven Ashkin at DestinationGreen.com: “If being Greener and more sustainable in today’s economy can help a cleaning contractor, jansan distributor, manufacturer, or other entity cut costs, improve worker productivity, and enhance overall operating efficiency, then most will believe it is worth investigating. Fortunately, we are now learning that operating in a Greener more sustainable manner can generate these savings and benefits.” What was initially perceived in the industry as a trend has now become a standard business practice....

Odorless Healthcare Facilities are Better for Visitor Experience 25

Jan/San

Odorless Healthcare Facilities are Better for Visitor Experience

Cleaner smelling healthcare facilities leave visitors and patients with a better impression of the care they receive. Visitors can gauge a facility’s effort in addressing those concerns by simply looking at the space. How a healthcare facility is maintained reflects heavily on the quality of service provided. For example, odor and cleanliness play a huge factor in how people judge a restaurant or store — so why not the same at a healthcare facility? Healthcare facilities need to lower the health risks of residents while still providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all. Well-placed sanitizers and lack of cleaning...

Prevent Infections in Health Care Facilites 33

Jan/San / Safety

Prevent Infections in Health Care Facilites

Preventing infections in health care facilities has always been a top concern of health care providers and professionals. Health care-associated infections (HAIs) continue to plague facilities in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that one out of every 20 patients will become infected with an HAI. Among the most prevalent infections are Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) and the Norovirus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issues guidelines for preventions of these infections. Sanitation and sanitizer play a heavy roll in the prevention of these infections. CDC’s Six Steps to C. difficile Prevention:...

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Jan/San

Venus Products Discontinuation. Now Earth Friendly.

Venus Products will be discontinued and will be now branded as Earth Friendly products. From today’s press release: “Venus Laboratories had operated under the Venus Laboratories name from 1967 to 2007. In 2007 we officially began doing business as Earth Friendly Products rather than Venus Laboratories. Our change in name reflects our success with the Earth Friendly Products brand and our commitment to manufacturing the most effective plant-based cleaners in the world. Effective July 1, 2012 we will no longer produce any Venus Laboratories products, with the Unitab being the only exception. Earth Friendly Products is currently made up of...

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Jan/San

STOKO introduces Kresto® Cherry!

  The same high quality, high performance you know and trust in Kresto, now with a cherry fragrance! Quickly cleans heavy dirt, grease, grime and oil Leaves hands fresh and clean Skin conditioners keep hands healthy under tough conditions Formulated for optimum skin compatibility & maximum cleaning ability        Ask your local STOKO Representative today for Special introductory pricing for a limited time –  10% off until June 15  2000ml SOFTBOTTLE 6 pack (SVP Ultra Disp.) 2000ml SOFTBOTTLE 2 pack (SVP Ultra Disp.) 400ml Tool Box Squeeze Bottle 9 pack 1/2 Gallon Pump Top Bottle 4 pack Trial Pack-...

If They Make My Lab Smell Good, They Will Work Anywhere 28

Jan/San

If They Make My Lab Smell Good, They Will Work Anywhere

The Fresh Products line, including Eco Fresh products, are a great opportunity.  Don’t take our word for it, though.  Sheila Earley, Lab Director for the Summerville Commissioners of Public Works in Summerville, South Carolina has the run down for you. Check it out here.

Get Your Q3 Rebates In! 10

Jan/San

Get Your Q3 Rebates In!

Your 3rd quarter rebates are due on October 31st.  Contact us if you need any assistance.  Make sure you get your money!

Use Glit/Microtron Floor Pads 46

Jan/San

Use Glit/Microtron Floor Pads

Tim Haeffner Continental Commercial Our Conventional Speed Floor Pads are resilient, long lasting and easy to clean. Manufactured to exceed industry standards, our pads deliver superb cleaning time after time. Ultra High Speed Floor Pads maximize the appearance of  any floor care program. Our extensive line gives you the flexibility to mix and match our pads with any machine and floor finish. A pad for every use: All floor maintenance pads illustrated and described are designed and produced to give superior performance on specific floor surfaces. They can be used wet or dry with conventional or high speed machines in...

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Jan/San / Paper Products

Fighting Healthcare-Associated Infections with Hand Hygiene

Anna von Porat Global Communication Manager SCA-Tork As a market leader in healthcare hygiene solutions, Tork understands that the simple task of cleaning and drying hands at the right times and in the right way saves lives. Healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) is a major concern when it comes to patient safety. However, most infections are preventable. From this perspective, every single initiative to support increased hand hygiene behaviour should be acknowledged, and on May 5th 2011, a major initiative will take place as the World Health Organization is once again issuing its annual call to action. Healthcare workers, managers, facilities and organisations...