It’s official – most office spaces can get pretty dirty. Germs, bacteria, and other contaminants spread easily to all commonly touched surfaces – like your computer mouse or the coffee pot buttons in the break room. Check out this infographic we made to illustrate just how dirty offices can get: >> You can combat […]
Infection prevention is crucial in the hospital environment. Healthcare facilities require rigorous cleaning to ensure that their at-risk occupants are not exposed to unnecessary contagions. Clean Link, an informational resource for cleaning industry professionals, profiled St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. This hospital has an exemplary cleaning program and dedicated staff to minimize the spread […]
It’s no surprise that a clean office means fewer sick days for your employees. Unclean workplaces have many places for bacteria to lurk – especially on commonly touched surfaces such as the phone, keyboard, light switch, or doorknob. The list goes on. Naturally, cleaning is important all year round; but, it may be particularly important […]
You know all about spring cleaning. But what about winter cleaning? Take it from us, you don’t want to ignore your building’s (or your home’s!) cleaning needs all winter, only to clean it in the spring. You’d be buried in slush, dirt, salt, and dust. As we go through this snowy, rainy, slushy winter season […]
Dec. 2nd – Dec. 8th, 2012 is National Handwashing Awareness Week in the USA. Here at Sunshine, we’ve decided to observe this event by reviewing some handy hygiene tips. After all, handwashing is easy and quick, and it is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of illnesses. When to Wash? Before and […]
Influenza-or ‘the flu’-is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza viruses. The elderly, children, and people with chronic health conditions are a particularly high risk for serious flu complications. Public Health Ontario recommends that the best way to prevent the flu is through the annual vaccination shot. After that, there are a number of […]
