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Criteria for Selecting the Ideal Disinfectant

A Hands-On Infection Prevention Strategy: Criteria for Selecting the Ideal Disinfectant

J. Darrel Hicks
J. Darrel Hicks BA, MESRE, CHESP
November 2, 2021
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J. Darrel Hicks, author of Infection Prevention for Dummies, defines “cleaning” versus “disinfecting” versus “sanitary.” He also shares two basic principles of cleaning and shares four criteria for selecting disinfectants from the EPA’s List N, including six products on the list that he found meet those criteria.


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OSHA Launches Initiative to Protect Midwest Workers From Exposure to Hazardous Substances, Other Health Hazards

November 1, 2021
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To reduce employee exposure to health hazards and encourage companies to make workplace safety and health a priority, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) regional office in Kansas City has established a Regional Emphasis Program targeting OSHA's Top 50 High-Hazard Health Industries.  
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Clean Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge

EPA Announces Winners of Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge

October 26, 2021
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The U.S. EPA has announced the winners of the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge. Challenge winners receive prizes of up to $10,000 for their proposed innovative technologies that could be used in homes to clean indoor air during wildfires. 
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Cleaner’s Cart Launches New Website, Quick Ship Delivery

October 21, 2021
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The new website is intended to provide a premium shopping experience, easy-to-use functionalities and multiple payment options.
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Forensic Restoration

Industry Leaders Partner Up for Advanced Forensic Restoration Training

October 13, 2021
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded the Certified Forensic Operator designation. The first class will be held Nov. 30 – Dec. 3 in Indianapolis. Drying guru Chuck Dewald and Certified Bio-Forensic Restoration Specialist/Certified Forensic Operator Jeff Jones are partnering on the training.
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Industry News

Voting is Open for 12th Annual ISSA Show Innovation Awards

October 13, 2021
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The ISSA Show Innovation Awards, an annual program honoring trailblazing companies in the commercial, institutional, and residential cleaning community, is open for voting through November 12.
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TOMI

TOMI Obtains EPA Registration of SteraMist BIT 0.35% Disinfectant

October 11, 2021
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TOMI's 0.35% hydrogen peroxide BIT Solution is an all-in-one disinfectant for use across the entire food supply chain. This is the company’s third EPA registration.


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Smoke, Sewer, Skunk: Odor Control Advice for Each Scenario

Brent and Abby Thompson
Abby and Brent Thompson
October 11, 2021
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Abby and Brent Thompson own and operate Paul Davis Emergency Services of the Golden Triangle, located in Starkville, Miss. They recently sat down with R&R to share tips on removal of the most common sources of odor they treat.


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Real Stories: Jim Kowalski on Competing as a Family-Run Restoration Business in a Landscape of Franchises

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October 6, 2021
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Jim Kowalski is owner and vice president of Kowalski Construction Inc. He is also president of the Restoration Affiliates board. Here, he shares secrets to success and lessons learned in growing his third-generation, family-run property restoration company. He also explains what Restoration Affiliates is. 


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Industry News

ISSA Show North America Moving Forward In-Person

September 29, 2021
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The show is confirmed to take place in-person November 15–18, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Robust protocols have been put into place to ensure a safe and responsible event.
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