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HAND HYGIENEDirty Money – How Contaminated Is It? The phrase “dirtymoney” may have different meanings for different people but, as faras microbiology is concerned, have you ever thought about what elseyou are getting back along with your change?

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ISSA ApplaudsRepresentativesfor AddressingStrategic Sourcing

The U.S. House of Representatives recentlypassed legislation that requires investigation ofthe negative impact of the Federal StrategicSourcing Initiative (FSSI) on America’s small-business industrial base. The bill also requires

the government’s justification for a strategic sourcingsolicitation to be publicly-released prior to the actualsolicitation.

ISSA applauds Representatives Grace Meng (D-NY) andTim Walberg (R-MI) for their leadership in promoting thenew requirements as an amendment to the NationalDefense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (HR 4435).

Under the FSSI, General Services Administration (GSA)is working with the Office of Management and Budget(OMB), and all federal government agencies to create 10new government-wide FSSI programs for commonly-pur-chased products and services.

One of these new programs will be for jansan productsand supplies, such as general purpose and glass cleaners, trashbags, paper towels, toilet paper, mops, floor buffers, etc.

A second category is for maintenance, repair and opera-tions – or MRO – supplies, and includes supplies and equipment(excluding services) such as bathroom fixtures, hardware, powertools, pipes, valves, electrical equipment, lighting, etc.

GSA is also considering implementing an FSSI pro-gram for commercial cleaning services. The current imple-mentation of these initiatives will result in severe economiclosses in the commercial cleaning industry.

While ISSA appreciates the need for government sav-ings and more efficient federal purchasing, the administra-tion’s current approach to FSSI is misguided because it de-creases the opportunity for many small businesses as wellas veteran-, women- and minority-owned businesses tocompete for federal contracts, giving a few large companies

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FSSI will also erode America’s small-business industrial base, which is counterto our nation’s national security.

“Quantifying the impacts of FSSI onAmerica’s small-business industrial basewill help allow informed discussions re-garding how GSA and other federal agen-cies can achieve the goal of increased pur-chasing efficiency while ensuring FSSI doesnot economically harm the cleaning indus-

try and America’s small business indus-trial base,” said ISSA Legislative Affairs &Environmental Services Director Bill Balek.“We look forward to working with the U.S.House of Representatives and U.S. Senateon meaningful reforms to the governmentprocurement process that can make theprocess more efficient and also ensure thatsmall businesses will be able to continueto sell products to the federal government.The recent vote by the House is an impor-tant first step in that process.”

ISSA Applauds Representatives forAddressing Strategic Sourcing

To further strengthen visitors’return on investment ISSA hasexpanded attendee attractionsfor this year’s ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North

America being held Nov. 4 to 7, 2014, inOrlando, FL.

Last year, based on attendee requestsfor more time to spend with exhibitors,ISSA successfully extended the trade showschedule and centralized the experience bylocating the keynote speaker stage right onthe trade show floor. In addition to bring-ing those benefits back in 2014, ISSA isstepping up its game with a new round ofexciting additions in Orlando. Full detailsare available at www.issa.com/show.

This year’s show will feature the largestnumber of exhibitors in show history(find them at www.issa.com/exhibitors),

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plus four keynote addresses, an expandedfour-day education schedule, the inaugu-ral ISSA Excellence Awards Luncheon, anISSA LinkedIn Reception, more co-locatedindustry events, and discounted themepark tickets for attendees present on thefinal exhibit day.

ISSA has scheduled a Fabulous FridayFinale featuring two iconic keynote speak-ers during the final exhibit day: championbasketball coach Rick Pitino, co-sponsoredby the Building Service Contractors Asso-ciation International (BSCAI), and famedformer boxing champion Sugar RayLeonard.

Leonard will headline the new ISSAExcellence Awards Luncheon at the closeof Friday’s exhibit when the 2014 ISSAInnovation Award Program winners andBest Customer Service Award winners will

be revealed. ISSA members that havereached significant member milestones willalso be honored during the complimen-tary luncheon.

The complimentary luncheon on Fri-day is sponsored by the American Asso-ciation of Cleaning Equipment Manufac-turers (AACEM), which is comprised ofthe following exhibitors: Amano PioneerEclipse Corp.; Aztec Products Inc.; IPCEagle Corp.; Kärcher North America Inc.;Minuteman International Inc.; Nilfisk-Advance; NSS Enterprises Inc.; ProTeamInc.; and Tennant Co. Attendees must se-lect this event during their registration toguarantee a seat.

Friday’s attendees also will have a chanceof winning a photo opportunity withPitino, as well as one of multiple auto-graphed boxing gloves from Leonard.

Following the ISSA Excellence AwardsLuncheon, Friday attendees can take ad-vantage of additional educational sessionson critical trends, leadership and other hotindustry topics.

Additionally, ISSA is sweetening thepot with discounted SeaWorld, UniversalStudios and Disney’s Magic Kingdomtheme park tickets only available for Fridayattendees.

Further strengthening the opportuni-ties to learn and network at the 2014 showis the addition of new co-location part-ners. The Cleaning Equipment Trade As-sociation (CETA) will hold its annual con-vention, which draws an audience of pres-sure washing professionals.

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The phrase “dirty money” mayhave different meanings for dif-ferent people but, as far asmicrobiology is concerned, haveyou ever thought about what

else you are getting back along with yourchange? I’m sure most of us are more con-cerned about getting the correct changerather than what microbes come for freewith that change. For the few who havethought about what else they may be get-ting, I suspect that even fewer would an-swer: “pathogenic and sometimes multi-drug-resistant bacteria, fungi and humanparasites.”

In reality, we shouldn’t be surprised thatbank notes and coins are contaminated withvarious bacteria. After all, we hardly expect

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them to be sterile. Our own hands are colo-nized with millions of bacteria and moneyis the most frequently passed item in theworld.

All studies that I have come across in-vestigating bacterial contamination onmoney (paper notes or coins) have founda significant proportion to be contaminated(53 to 100 per cent). I suspect that themicrobiological techniques used in the vari-ous studies impacted on the results. Mypersonal view is that the majority, if not allmoney, commonly exchanged betweenpeople will be contaminated.

The level of contamination and typeof organisms on the money vary depend-ing on the country, season, environmentalconditions, type of money (paper vs.coins), type of material the currency is madeoff, local community flora, general hy-giene level of the population and whois likely to be handling the money.

Also dirty/damaged money (indica-

tion of frequent exchange) has beenshown to be significantly more contami-nated than clean and mint condition cur-rency notes. Low denomination noteswere more likely to be contaminatedthan higher denomination notes (prob-ably reflecting frequency of use andsocio-economic factors).

The question to be asked, given theabove, is: does it matter if money is con-taminated with organisms? After all, thisis not a new problem.

As early as 1949, Nisbet and Skeoch havehighlighted this issue. To answer this weneed to look at a number of factors. Theseinclude the following:

• What type of organisms are on themoney?

• How long are they able to survive?• Are they able to be transmitted to

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jects with disinfected hands came into con-tact with these notes. Transmission wasnot successful for the Euro notes, buttransmission from U.S. Dollars and theRomanian Leu was observed.

So we probably should be concerned withcontamination of money especially whenvirulent, pathogenic or multi-drug-resistantstrains are concerned. Transmission betweenthe healthcare and community settings canalso have important implications.

What’s the solution? Disinfection ofthe currencies in banks with UV light,supersonic or chemical means, produc-ing bank notes from materials whichinhibit bacterial growth or material withantimicrobial activity as well as replace-ment of traditional methods of trad-ing with electronic money transactions,have all been proposed. Personally, Ithink for now, proper hand hygiene andoverall hygiene remain the best ways tocounter this problem.

The Type of Organisms Found on MoneyIt is expected that bacteria will be found

on bank notes and coins regardless ofwhich country the money is from. Studiesfrom Mexico, the United States, India,Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Kenya, Burma,China and Turkey, to name but a few, haveall found significant contamination ontheir money.

The type of bacteria found on currencyincludes: E. coli; Vibrio spp.; Klebsiellaspp. including K. pneumoniae; Serratiaspp.; Enterobacter sp.; Salmonella spp.;Acinetobacter spp.; Enterococcus spp.; Sta-phylococcus including S. aureus; Bacillusspp.; Staphylococcus epidermidis; Strepto-coccus pneumoniae; Proteus spp.; Pseu-domonas spp. including P. aeruginosa;Shigella spp.; Corynebacterium; Lactoba-cillus spp.; Burkholderia cepacia; Micrococ-cus spp. and Alcaligenes.

Looking at this list, it is clear that someof these bacteria are common environmen-tal bacteria and are considered non-patho-genic. However, many are either potentiallypathogenic or common human pathogens.For example, K. pneumoniae is a virulentorganism and may cause both communityand hospital-acquired infections. Eventhose organisms not commonly associatedwith disease in healthy hosts can cause clini-cally significant infections in immuno-com-promised and hospitalized patients. Theseinclude even the natural inhabitants of thehuman skin such as Staphylococcus spp.

The story doesn’t end there since anumber of studies have found multi-drug-resistant and virulent strains onmoney. These have the potential to causeserious infections that are hard to treat, todisseminate in healthcare and communitysettings, and to spread antimicrobial re-sistant determinants to other bacteria.

Bacteria are not the only organisms foundon money. A number of studies show thatfungal contamination of money is also com-mon. Some of these are potentially patho-genic to humans and other life forms in-cluding plants. This may have implicationsfar beyond human health to economicconsequences if non-native pathogenicspecies are introduced into different coun-tries via money carried during travel.

How Long are OrganismsAble to Survive on Money?

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depends on the type of organism and itsenvironmental resilience, the environmen-tal conditions and the type of material themoney is made of.

Banknote paper is manufactured fromcotton fibre, which gives the paper itsstrength and durability. Other additionalelements may be added to the cotton. Poly-mer (or plastic) bank notes were developedto improve durability and incorporate somesecurity features.

One study investigated survival ofMRSA, VRE and ESBL-producing E. colion various bank notes from around theworld. They found that the three organ-isms survived on the Romanian Leu forsix hours after drying, and VRE was iso-lated from the same notes after one day ofdrying. Other currencies had variable sur-vival rates. Another in-vitro study foundthat S. aureus was able to survive on In-dian paper currency for eight days at roomtemperature.

Are Organisms Able to beTransmitted from Money?

Transmission of organisms frommoney is highly significant if it occurs. Forexample, transmission from the commu-nity to the hospital setting is relevant be-cause normally non-pathogenic or oppor-tunistic pathogens can have a serious clini-cal impact in such settings. On the otherhand, transmission from the healthcareenvironment to the community is relevantwhen antimicrobial resistant strains (com-monly found in hospitals) are involved.

In one study, investigators artificiallycontaminated bank notes of a number ofcountries with S. aureus and E. coli, andinvestigated transmission after three sub-

Saber Yezli is the Scientific Project Man-ager of the Healthcare Division of BioquellUK. Yezli has a first class honours BScdegree in Genetics from Cardiff University(2003) and a PhD on the molecular basisof biocides and antibiotics resistance andsusceptibility in bacteria in 2008. His spe-cial interest is in multi-drug-resistant noso-comial pathogens, epidemiology and hospitalacquired infections, and the role of the envi-ronment in the transmission of these infec-tions. He is the author/co-author of numer-ous peer-reviewed publications, abstracts andinvited oral presentations. He is also a mem-ber of the Infection Prevention Society (IPS)and European Society of Clinical Microbi-ology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID).

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pest control

By ALICE SINIA, Ph.D., Resident Entomologist –Regulatory/Lab Services, Orkin Canada

From hanging feeders to watching them on na-ture hikes, birds are one of the few pests that weoften seek out. Many people don’t see them as anuisance and some even raise them as pets. Likeother pests, they play an important role in theenvironment. However, it is important to main-

tain a balance between their environment and ours. That’s be-cause birds are known to carry more than 60 diseases and theirdroppings can damage building materials, including steel. Ad-ditionally, birds can impact the aesthetics of a property and canlead to extra maintenance costs.

Like other pests, birds are in constant search for areas wherefood, water and shelter are available. They can adapt to moststructures and, once at your facility, can be difficult to remove –in part because perch points and nesting spots are typically on

the exterior of buildings and easily accessible.The other reason it can be difficult to manage a bird prob-

lem is because some pest species are protected by federal, pro-vincial or local regulations. That’s why an Integrated Pest Man-agement (IPM) approach is crucial when dealing with thesewinged pests. This proactive approach focuses on facility main-tenance, exclusion and sanitation measures to keep birds offof your property and in nature, where they belong.

Sanitation should be the first phase of control in any birdmanagement program, as it helps remove the primary reason(s)many birds will be at your site – food.

Birds don’t need much food for sustenance. Sparrows, forexample, can easily live off small granular crumbs of waste.Have good sanitation practice in place and make sure your sched-ule includes regular cleaning of any exterior areas with potentialfood sources such as spills, garbage, fruit trees and seedingflower beds. Discourage bird feeding and bird baths which


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often actively attract birds to the facility.Monitor for bird activities accordingly andkeep thorough documentation. Data ob-tained from up-to-date and accurate docu-mentation can be analysed to determinetrends, and establish preventative and cor-rective plans of action to pre-emptivelyaddress future bird issues.

It is nearly impossible to predict exactlywhen birds will flock to your facility, soproactive steps are always recommended.Bird-proofing by exclusion is the mostappropriate and environmentally-friendlyapproach to managing pest birds.

There are several exclusion techniquesthat can help prevent birds from accessingdesired areas. Some common techniquesinclude physical barriers such as poly net-ting, bird spikes or bird wire systems. Thegoal is to keep birds out of areas wherethey don’t belong.

Many birds will make nests under HVACunits, where they receive shelter from the

elements. In this case, netting can be used toblock off the entire area around the HVACunit. Depending on the structure and theseverity of the infestation, an even larger areamay need to be netted off.

Another exclusion method is to seal allopenings in exterior walls with appropri-ate materials to deter birds like starlings,which can squeeze through an opening assmall as two-and-a-half-centimetres in di-ameter. Other areas to keep in mind when


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protecting against birds are silos, guard rails,rooftop parapets, signage, shipping andreceiving dock doors/bays, false ceilingsand other architectural details.

Repellants are another way to makeyour property unattractive to birds. Au-dible, visual and non-toxic chemical ap-plications are forms of repellants usedin the industry today. They are meant toscare away and deter birds. Keep in mindthat if bird pressure is significant, birdsmay adapt to repellants over time.Repellants work best when used in con-junction with other forms of control. Aregular pest management service pro-gram will identify specific problems andimplement the appropriate measures forthe specific species of birds affectingyour facility.

In some instances, relocation is neces-sary to remove birds from properties. Li-censed professionals can review the situa-tion, and remove the birds in a humaneand ethical manner, abiding by all rules andregulations.

If your facility has a bird problem, con-tact a licensed pest management profes-sional immediately. They will assess theproblem and review specific criteria – in-cluding the length of time the birds havebeen present on site, the specific species,the presence of nests, the availability of foodsources, perching and nesting areas, the ex-istence of natural predators in the area andthe types of controls used in the past – totake the best course of action. Proactive stepsand a strong partnership with your pestmanagement provider can help alleviate avianpressures and keep these pests in their place– away from your facility.

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These events join the returningIEHA Annual Convention, BSCAIAnnual Convention, and the Associa-tion of Residential Cleaning ServicesInternational (ARCSI) Annual Con-vention. Multiple distributor market-ing groups will also return to hostmember events during the week.

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In May 2013, the Canada Green Building Councilproudly announced that Canada had reached amilestone of 1000 Leadership in Energy and En-vironmental Design (LEED) – certified projects.The certified buildings range from single-family

homes, apartments and condos to office towers, and fromschools and arenas to retail outlets and industrial complexes.

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By STEPHEN ASHKIN, Executive Director, Green Cleaning Network

In fact, Canada now has the second-largest number of LEED-certified build-ings in the world, just after the UnitedStates.

According to the council, these LEED-certified buildings have had a significant

LEED v4Heads Up On

I• Water savings of more than 3.3 bil-

lion litres, equal to 1336 Olympic-sizedswimming pools.

• Recycling more than two millionmetric tons of construction and demoli-tion waste, which represents 639,642 gar-

become complacent in the wake of theprogress we have made. We need to strive

impact on Canadianenergy and water con-sumption, green-house gas emissionsand waste diversion.Results cited includethe following:

• Energy savingsof 1,600,321 MWh,which is enough topower 54,307 homes in Canada for a fullyear.

• A 312,006 C02e (carbon dioxideequivalent) metric ton reduction in green-house gas emissions, which equates to re-moving 58,980 cars from use for one year.

bage truck loads.• Installation of

100,239 sq. metres ofgreen roofs, or an areathe size of 66 NHLhockey rinks, to re-duce the urban heat is-land effect and miti-gate storm waterflows in urban areas.

“Canada is now considered one of theglobal leaders in green building with someof the most innovative and advancedbuildings in the world,” said ThomasMueller, president and CEO of the CanadaGreen Building Council. “But, we cannot

“Canada is now consideredone of the global leaders ingreen building with some of

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to design buildings that are not only sus-tainable but regenerative, and make moreinroads in the retrofit and operations ofexisting buildings to counteract the steadydecline of ecosystem health worldwide.”

Canada’s achievements are indeed hon-ourable and it is clear there is considerableexcitement in this announcement. How-ever, just as Mueller said that Canadian fa-cility owners and managers “cannot becomecomplacent,” neither is the U.S. GreenBuilding Council, which administers theLEED program, resting on its laurels. Infact, starting in 2014, the latest version ofLEED, commonly known as v4, has comeonline. This latest version has a numberof changes, including some that will in-

stitute of Architects for the council’s found-ing meeting. It was at this meeting thatthey discussed their ideas for designing,operating and maintaining facilities in aGreener, more sustainable manner.While their comments received positivefeedback, a considerable amount ofwork was needed before LEED was of-ficially launched in March 2000. Today,there are 76 LEED chapters around theworld, more than 13,000 member com-panies, and 181,000 LEED-certified pro-fessionals worldwide.

As the organization has grown, its im-pact on the professional building and clean-ing industries has been significant. Today,

volve cleaning and the professional clean-ing industry specifically.

LEED IN HISTORYBefore examining v4 and some of the

changes in this latest version of LEED,we should review a bit of the history ofLEED to get a clearer idea of its goals andobjectives. More than 20 years ago, RickFedrizzi, David Gottfried and MikeItaliano established what is now knownas the U.S. Green Building Council with amission to promote sustainability in thebuilding and construction industry.

With representatives from approxi-mately 60 firms and non-profit organiza-tions, the group met at the American In-



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there are four levels of LEED certification:(1) Certified, which requires40 to 49 points.(2) Silver – 50 to 59 points.(3) Golf – 60 to 79 points.(4) Platinum – 80+ points.Further, some facilities that have de-

cided not to seek LEED certification stillwant to reach some or all of the goals in-volved in LEED certification. To accom-plish this, they typically use the program asa road map of what they need to do tobuild and operate their properties in agreener and more sustainable manner.

WHAT CLEANING PROFESSIONALSNEED TO KNOW

Several years ago, a facility earned pointsif it had a green cleaning program in effect.One of the big changes that has evolved inrecent years, and is part of v4, is that greencleaning is now a pre-requisite in order fora facility to be considered for LEED certifi-cation.

This means that building service con-tractors (BSCs) who are cleaning and main-taining facilities that are already LEED cer-tified or that wish to be LEED certifiedwill have to be familiar with green clean-ing, and be able to implement an effectivegreen cleaning strategy for that facility. For-tunately, this has been made easier as a re-sult of the Cleaning Industry ManagementStandard – Green Buildings (CIMS-GB)program, operated by ISSA, and GreenSeal’s GS-42 program. Astute BSCs whocomplete one of these programs and be-come certified can increase their marketingpotential significantly in years to come.

Other items to be aware of include thefollowing:

There have been advances in technolo-gies that turn ordinary tap water into aneffective cleaning agent; v4 recognizes thisand encourages cleaning professionals toconsider using these new tools and equip-ment.

Disinfectants and sanitizers are to beused more carefully and on an as-needed/where-needed basis. While disinfectantsand sanitizers have served us well, theiroveruse can have serious negative ramifica-tions for the user and the environment.Further, while more research is necessary,some researchers believe that some bacte-ria are becoming immune to certain disin-

fectants and sanitizers. This would meanthat these products would need to be usedin stronger and stronger amounts to killsurface bacteria.

Using natural resources more efficientlyand wisely is also a key part of v4. Specifi-cally, this applies to energy and water. Toaddress this, cleaning professionals are en-couraged to use more energy-efficientequipment as well as chemicals designedspecifically to clean in cold water. There arenow many such chemicals, and more areexpected in coming years.

With v4, cleaning professionals can se-lect chemicals and products that have beenGreen certified by more certification organi-zations. The list now includes the Envi-ronmental Protection Agency’s Design forthe Environment Program, Green Seal,and UL/Environment, formerly EcoLogo.In addition, v4 accepts paper products cer-tified by the Forest Stewardship Council(FSC) as well as those derived from rapidlyrenewable resources or tree-free fibres.

Finally, vacuum cleaners and carpet ex-tractors must have earned the Seal of Ap-proval from the Carpet and Rug Institute,and automatic scrubbers must haveonboard chemical metres or use tap waterfor cleaning.

WHAT THIS ALL MEANSWhen I was going to college many years

ago, some students made ends meet by

getting jobs cleaning buildings on the col-lege campus. While some training was in-volved, many people had the pre-conceivednotion that anyone could clean and it wouldbe an easy job.

Well, those were the old days. In thepast 25 years, cleaning has finally become atrue profession. And, as with any profes-sion, it requires learning proper skills. Greencleaning and LEED have had a significantrole in professionalizing the cleaning in-dustry. Today, to say “anyone can clean” isalmost the same as saying anyone can teacha class, be an attorney or be successful inany other profession. LEED v4 is likely toelevate our industry even further.

Stephen P. Ashkin is executive directorof the Green Cleaning Network, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to edu-cating building owners and suppliers aboutgreen cleaning, and president of TheAshkin Group, a consulting firm spe-cializing in ‘greening’ the cleaning in-dustry. He is considered the "father ofgreen cleaning" and is co-author of bothThe Business of Green Cleaning andGreen Cleaning for Dummies.SOURCE: Canada Green BuildingCouncil celebrates 1000 LEED certi-fied projects in Canada; a press releasedistributed on May 21, 2013.



By RAY IREDALE, Ontario Health-CareHousekeepers Association (OHHA), Education Chair

in the field

Environmental services and housekeeping staffare the professionals teamed with infection con-trol specialists that oversee our daily health. Thisfact is reflected extensively in the long-term careindustry.

Each day we share contamination from the air we breathe,

Common Sensethe surfaces we touch and the food we eat. However, it doesn’tmatter whether we are at home, at work or enjoying activitieswith friends. In any location, it is these clean teams everywherethat oversee and address situations for our protection.

In long-term care facilities, the fragile people we have in ourcharge require us to show due diligence and complete the tasksdeveloped for their well-being.

All the steps taken by the professionals to address the clean-

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ing and disinfection of surfaces for theprotection of clients and staff is called in-fection control.

The goal of all infection control prac-tices should be to stop or at least limit thespread of bacteria, micro-organisms andfungi.

Environmental surfaces, in some cases,can support bacteria, fungi and small vi-ruses. The transfer from environmentalsurfaces to humans mainly occurs fromhands touching these surfaces. When theenvironmental surfaces become soiled andcontaminated, they must be cleaned of vis-ible soil before they can be disinfected.

Disinfection is completed using achemical or other approved product thathas been developed to destroy microor-ganisms or render them inactive.

It is suggested that most housekeep-ing surfaces be cleaned with soap and wa-ter, or a detergent product effective at re-moving the soil. When this process hasbeen completed, the disinfection step, uti-lizing the products available to us, is rela-tively simple in today’s health care envi-ronment.

There are three levels of disinfectantsthat work for the destruction of multipleorganisms. These include the following:

• High-Level disinfection;• Intermediate-Level disinfection; and,• Low-Level disinfection.With the establishment of these three

levels of disinfection, it follows that thereare specific areas that require these proce-dures to be applied to.

The health care industry has concludedthat the “types of clean” should be dividedinto two groups: the Hospital Clean andthe Hotel Clean.

Hospital Clean is a measure of cleanli-ness routinely maintained in care areas in ahealth care setting. Hospital Clean is simi-lar to Hotel Clean, with the addition ofdisinfection, increased cleaning frequency,auditing and other infection control meas-ures in client/patient/resident care areas.

Hotel Clean is a measure of cleanlinessbased on visual appearance that includesdust and dirt removal, waste disposal, andcleaning of windows and surfaces. HotelClean is the basic cleaning that takes placein all areas of a health care setting.

I am of the opinion that there shouldbe third type of cleaning – CARE OCCU-

Going forward, environmental staffneeds to understand why disinfection isimportant and what the role of “first clean,then disinfect” plays in the industry. Thefocus should remain on protecting our cli-ents/patients, residents, staff and visitors.

The staff needs correct and current in-formation to enable them to effectivelycomplete their tasks in the different envi-ronmental areas, as well as the various sur-faces being addressed. These surfaces aredivided into groups, and the frequency orcleaning/disinfection of these groups mayutilize different products and procedures.

High-touch surfaces are those that havefrequent contact with hands. Examplesinclude doorknobs, elevator buttons, tel-ephones, call bells, bed-rails, light switches,computer keyboards, monitoring equip-ment, hemodialysis machines, wall areasaround the toilet and the edges of privacycurtains.

High-touch surfaces in care areas requiremore frequent cleaning and disinfectionthan minimal contact surfaces. Cleaning anddisinfection is usually done at least daily,and more frequently if the risk of envi-ronmental contamination is higher (e.g.intensive care units).

Low-touch surfaces are those that haveminimal contact with hands. Examplesinclude floors, walls, ceilings, mirrors andwindow sills.

Low-touch surfaces require cleaning on

a regular (but not necessarily daily) basis,when soiling or spills occur, and when aclient/patient/resident is discharged fromthe health care setting. Many low-touchsurfaces may be cleaned on a periodic basisrather than a daily basis, if they are alsocleaned when visibly soiled.

Environmental surfaces, bedside tables,bed rails, chairs, pull cords, telephones, etc.,are all capable of supporting infectiousagents. These areas must be cleaned anddisinfected utilizing a procedure that willdepend on the surface type and the amountof soil present.

The exception is the floor surface. Thedisinfection of floors, in most cases, is ir-relevant. These areas only require cleaningunder normal conditions. In many livingareas a regular neutral cleaner is sufficientto keep the integrity of the floor for theclient.

There are exceptions, of course. Floorsin hospital operating rooms (ORs) andother sterilized areas require extra disinfec-tion procedures to be implemented.

The health care environment, today, hasa concern with a number of hospital ac-quired infections (HAIs). This concern doesrequire some special attention. Althoughfloor surfaces in health care facilities do re-quire regular cleaning, the procedure ofdisinfection is not a requirement.

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PANCY CLEAN.These are the envi-ronments that donot require the in-depth cleaning ofa hospital, butneed more disin-fection proceduresthan the clean en-vironment pre-sented in a hotel.

The proceduresfollowed in all ofthese environ-ments use differ-ent products andmethods to achievethe goal, and arecritical in the spe-cific environmentrequiring disinfect-ing.



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NACECARE SOLUTIONS INTRODUCESNEW LINE OF UPRIGHT VACUUMS

AMERICO INTRODUCES FULL CYCLE™ FLOOR PAD LINE

The HD 14 and HD 18 are14- and 18-inch dual motorvacuums built to “withstand thecommercial market.”

Both vacuums feature fourposition brush height adjust-ment, bag full indicator lightand an automatic shut-down ifthe bag is not installed. Thebrush drive motor is also pro-tected by an electronic shut-off.

At 16- and 17-pounds, thevacuums have low handleweight and are said to be easy-

Americo Manufacturing Com-pany has announced the reformu-lation of its floor pads to includeenhanced biodegradation in thenew Full Cycle™ floor pad line.

The company has been makingfloor pads from 100 per cent recy-cled fibre and water-based resinsin its binding process for well overa decade. With a long history ofembracing “green” manufacturing,the company is now completing thecycle by introducing an innovativetechnology in developing floor padsthat have been specially-formulatedto biodegrade in a fraction of thetime, compared to conventionalfloor pads.

“This innovation does notmodify our core pad formulation,”said Tom Owens, director of Tech-nical Services for Americo Manu-facturing Company. “Our Full Cy-cle pads will only begin to biode-grade after being placed in ananaerobic (without oxygen) envi-ronment and in the presence of cer-tain types of microorganisms thatexist primarily in active landfills.”

The company reported that in-dependent laboratory testing ofASTM D5511 showed up to 78 percent biodegradation of the Full Cy-cle floor pads within one year, ascompared to less than four per centon Americo’s conventional pads.(Laboratory tests representoptimized conditions, often show-ing faster results than might befound in actual landfill environ-ments. The actual rate of biodegra-dation of Americo’s Full Cycle™pads, as well as the rate of all plas-tic materials in landfills, will beslower and will vary, dependingupon actual landfill conditions).

“Selling eco-friendly products aswell as promoting environmentally-friendly manufacturing practices ispart of our corporate culture and itis one of the many reasons we’veenjoyed record sales growth overthe past seven straight years,” saidPresident of Americo Manufactur-ing Company, Richard Rones.“When consumers see our Full Cy-cle label, they will know they havea quality product while at the sametime reducing mankind’s impact onthe environment.”

Chief Executive Officer ofAmerico, Leonard Shutzberg saidthat, reusing post-consumer wasteto produce products isn’t a newconcept; it’s what we’ve been do-ing for over 10 years at Americo.

“Now we’re simply complet-ing Americo’s green position withour Full Cycle floor pads,” he said.“Americo’s customers don’t haveto sacrifice quality or product per-formance to leave a green footprint.Being good stewards of the envi-ronment is simply our corporateresponsibility—and it’s what sets usapart from other manufacturers inthe industry.”

For more information, contactAmerico Manufacturing Companyat www.AmericoFullCycle.com.

Betco Corporation® is pleasedto announce the newest addition toits general cleaner family of prod-ucts – SPECTACULOSO™. Spectacu-loso is a Lavender-fragranced, multi-purpose cleaner that is said to be idealfor leaving any room with a “wonder-fully-clean smell.”

“Here at Betco Corporation,Cleaning Innovations That Matteris more than just a tagline; it is theway we develop new products,”said Ken Sensel, product manager -general cleaning/CMS andhealthcare. “The new Spectaculoso

BETCO CORPORATION® INTRODUCES SPECTACULOSO™

MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER

multi-purpose cleaner expands theopportunity to leave a lasting im-pression of cleanliness.”

For more information, contactBetco Corporation at 1-888-GOBETCO (462-3826) or visit thecompany’s web site atwww.betco.com.

to-use. Bothunits areCRI ap-proved andmeet LEED-EB require-ments.

F o rmore infor-m a t i o n ,c o n t a c t

NaceCare at (905) 795-0122 orvisit the company’s web site atwww.nacecare.com.

ProRestore Products, a lead-ing provider of water damagerestoration antimicrobials, hasannounced that Microban’spopular nature-inspired antimi-crobial BotaniClean is now ap-proved for sale in Canada un-der the name BotaniPure.

Microban BotaniPure is saidto be an effective cleaner, disin-fectant and deodorizer in a sim-ple, one-step, ready-to-use for-mulation that is economicallypriced. It is ideal for cleaningand disinfecting hard non-po-rous surfaces, including stain-less steel, chrome, glass, plas-tics, vinyl, etc.

The cleaner has a low toxic-ity formulation, so there aresaid to be no warning labels re-quired for use. It is mildly acidicto attack acid-workable soilssuch as hard water scale, and

MICROBAN BOTANIPURE™ DISINFECTANT/CLEANERAPPROVED FOR SALE IN CANADA

its active in-gredient –thymol – issaid to behighly-bio-degradable.

BotaniPureis said to bee f f e c t i v eagainst infec-tious organ-isms such as

MRSA, MRSE and HIV-1, yet reg-istered for use on children’s playcare equipment and for neonatalcare. It is also approved for usein healthcare facilities such ashospitals, intensive care units,nurseries, dental offices, nursinghomes and more.

For more information, con-tact Legend Brands at (800) 932-3030 or visit the company’s website at www.legendbrands.net.

The new TT 516 is said tobe the professional choice incompact auto-scrubbers as it isable to get into tight areas thatother auto-scrubbers cannot.

The autoscrubber is said tobe a complete replacement for astandard mop and bucket sys-tem.

The TT516 features a 300watt vacuum motor coupled witha 180-degree pivoting squeegeefor excellent water recovery. The65-foot power cord providesusers with the reach that is

needed and the controls are easyto use. The best feature is that itfits on the trunk of a car.

For more information, con-tact NaceCare at (905) 795-0122 or visit the company’s website at www.nacecare.com.

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NEW TTB3226 RIDE-ON SCRUBBER INTRODUCED

Last year, AmericanDryer incorporated ColdPlasma Clean™ (CPC)technology into its cut-ting-edge eXtremeAir®dryers. By incorporatingthe natural properties ofcold plasma, the 21st cen-tury hand dryer is said tooffer unique benefits anddoes more than dryhands efficiently; itchanges industry expec-tations for what handdryers can do.

CPC technology issaid to kill germs as itdries hands naturally,without chemicals. Cold

FIVE WAYS COLD PLASMA CLEAN™ TECHNOLOGYCOULD CHANGE HAND DRYING PROCEDURES

control sample. Statistically,over 99.6 per cent of E.coliwere killed. Staphylococcusaureus was used to test the effi-cacy against Methicillin resist-ant Staphylococcus aureus,(MRSA). Interestingly, EMSLconsiders MRSA too dangerousto handle with this type of test-ing. Therefore, the EMSL teamtested for MRSA solely with thecold plasma generator andfound that it was killed. Coldplasma technology has alsobeen tested and proven to beeffective against other patho-gens including Clostridiumdifficile (C.diff), and Tubercu-losis (TB).

With CPC technology, us-ers can save up to 98 per centof paper towel costs and usejust 2.5 watts of power to elimi-nate harmful germs. It’s also saidto be a solid-state, maintenance-free solution without expensivefilters, chemicals or labor. Withthe cost- and environmentally-conscious eXtremeAir CPC,“restrooms can do away withempty paper towel holders,overflowing trash bins andtowel-clogged toilets, too.”

The hand dryer has a com-pact design, and comesequipped with universal volt-age and adjustable sound andspeed, so there is no need forupgrades or add-ons.

For more information, contactAmerican Dryer at (734) 421-2400 or visit the company’s website at www.americandryer.com.

plasma, or bipolar ionization,is nature’s way of cleaning theair and killing germs. The ColdPlasma Generator, availableonly inside American DryereXtremeAir® CPC models, usessteady-state positive and nega-tive discharge points to splitwater molecules in the air intooppositely charged hydrogenand oxygen ions. For example,ammonia that causes typicalbody odor breaks down to oxy-gen, nitrogen and water vapor.Air contains millions of mol-ecules, including harmful gases,fibres, mold, bacteria and vi-ruses. CPC technology breaksdown those harmful moleculesinto simple, safe, naturally-oc-curring molecules.

By incorporating warm-airCPC, American Dryer’s latestmodels are said to actually killgerms as they dry hands with-out the creation of harmfulozone. CPC technology is alsoproven to kill harmful and mi-croscopic pathogens includingE.Coli, C. Diff, Staph, MRSA andTB, as well as encapsulating dust,smoke and pollen particles.

Independent studies con-ducted by an Elite CDC certi-fied lab (EMSL Labs) determinedthe efficacy of the eXtremeAirCPC by placing a pathogen-laden petri dish under the handdryer nozzle. Tests were con-ducted in triplicate to determinethe percentage of reduction.After hand drying, there wereno detectible E.coli from the

Dreumex unveiled its innova-tive Omnicare™ system at this year’sNJSSA Supply Line Expo held ear-lier this year in Atlantic City, NJ.

The system is said to offer a so-lution to all the hand care needs ofthe washroom segment: protection,cleansing, sanitizing and condition-ing. All of these needs are said to bemet with one complete systemwhich requires only one dispenserto operate any of the six productsoffered.

According to the manufacturer,Omnicare offers the lowest cost perhand wash on the market – dispens-ing up to 2000 hand washes percanister at 0.2- to 1.5-mL per dose.

A touch-free sensor delivers aprecise amount of product each timeand only a small amount is neededbecause the products are said to besix times more concentrated thantraditional cleaners.

One of the many benefits of thesystem is the minimal maintenancerequired for the dispenser. The

cartridges take seconds to replaceand are said to last up to 2000handwashes. The life of the car-tridge will decrease the amount oftime professionals spend maintain-ing bathrooms and other facilitieswhere the dispenser is present.

Cartridges are fully recyclableand each empties completely leav-ing no waste. The touch- free dis-penser utilizes a light sensor, whichminimizes the energy consumptionof the system.

For more information, con-tac t Dreumex a twww.dreumexomnicare.com.

The TTB3226 26-inch ride-onscrubber is based on NaceCare’sextremely popular TTV678 model.

The unit features four, 100ahgel batteries which provide overthree-and-one-half-hours of run-time from a single charge.

A large 32-gallon tanks meanless refilling and greater productiv-ity, and the simplified control panelallows for easier use. The water flowand brush pressure are adjustablewith the push of a button, and thepatented pop on/off brush systemmakes for easy brush changes.

A 600 watt traction motor drivesat speeds of up to 4.3 mph, and the70-inch turning radius allows for

DREUMEX INTRODUCES HAND CARE INNOVATIONS

tight turns in narrow aisles.For more information, contact

NaceCare at (905) 795-0122 or visitthe company’s web site atwww.nacecare.com.

Cintas restroom fragranceproducts are now available inmatching scents to create a har-monized odor control solutionin restrooms.

Created to attack odor in theair and at the source, the newHarmonize Scent line is availablein all Cintas restroom fragranceproducts, including air freshen-ers, urinal and toilet sanitizersand urinal screens. Made withessential oils to deliver the high-

CINTAS INTRODUCES HARMONIZE SCENT LINE

est quality fragrances for consist-ent performance, the scent line


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Kärcher has won the InnovationAward at ISSA/INTERCLEAN®

Amsterdam 2014, for its Mopvac B60/10 C. Out of a total of 66 en-tries, the international jury chose theunique machine, which is the firstof an entirely new product categorycreated by Kärcher, as the overall win-ner. The committee highlighted theMopvac’s simple and cost-efficientsystem operation.

The B 60/10 C is designed to fillthe gap between a mop and bucketand a scrubber drier. The conven-ience of manual cleaning machinesis raised to a hygienic, safe and ergo-nomic level. The new Mopvac looksand works like a compact scrubberdrier – without the need for a powersource. Easy to use, the machine onlyneeds to be pushed forward,whereby cleaning solution from thefresh water tank is applied to themop with a cleaning pad.

An internal mechanical pumpdriven by an additional wheel underthe machine sucks up the dirty wa-ter in a single pass. The dirty water ispicked up by suction lips on themop and collected in a separate con-tainer. The machine is said to bemore hygienic than a mop as it onlyuses clean water. An additional ben-efit is that floors are immediately dryafter cleaning – reducing the risk ofslipping.

KÄRCHER WINSINNOVATION AWARDAT 2014 ISSA/INTERCLEAN®

AMSTERDAM

ProTeam®, creators of the original andNext Generation backpack vacuums, wasnamed Vendor of the Year by JAN-PRO®,a worldwide commercial cleaning franchise.

“Our partnership with ProTeam dur-ing the past 15 years has contributed, inpart, to JAN-PRO becoming number oneas a franchising organization for eight yearsrunning,” said Dennis Thompson, JAN-PRO Chief Operating Officer. “JAN-PROis proud to have an excellent partner likeProTeam and honored to recognize themas our Vendor of the Year for 2013 /2014.”

This award recognizes ProTeam foradvancements in technology, includingcleaning with greater efficiency andProTeam’s state-of-the-art Four Level® Fil-tration w/HEPA for improved Indoor AirQuality.

“This is the highest honor of recogni-tion from any customer and one that eve-ryone at ProTeam shares,” said ProTeamNational Account Manager Lisa Winter.“Each person and representative of

JAN-PRO NAMES PROTEAM® VENDOR OF THE YEAR

ProTeam has helped to set us apart. I amso proud to work with a team of suchdedicated and professional individuals.”

JAN-PRO comprises 11,000 franchiseesthat serve nearly 35,000 customers across13 countries. Regularly ranked as a top per-forming franchise in such publications asFranchise World and Entrepreneur Magazine,JAN-PRO is known for its quality com-mitment and processes - the JAN-PROSignature Clean®.

NEW DIRECTOR OF SALES FOR AFFLINK’S INDUSTRIAL DIVISIONAfter an extensive search,

AFFLINK, a sales and marketing or-ganization for the facility management,healthcare, education, industrial, pack-aging and related industries, has an-nounced the appointment of Paul Vrzalas director of sales–industrial.

According to Paul G. Tuckley,AFFLINK’s vice president of sales, Vrzalwill lead the company’s current team ofbusiness development managers for theorganizations in this industry segment“and drive member sales to new indus-trial strategic accounts.”

Vrzal has over 15 years of experienceselling supply chain solutions and indus-trial / MRO* / packaging products tosuch major strategic accounts asAnheuser-Busch, Cargill and ConAgra.

Over the years, much of his salesactivity focus has also been on pioneer-ing and developing profitable new busi-

ness opportu-nities with endusers in themanufacturingand food-processing seg-ments, which ishighly relevantto his new roleat AFFLINK.

In addition, Vrzal has had vari-ous sales management assignmentswith industry leaders such as Betco,Grainger Industrial Supply and GojoIndustries.

“(Vrzal)’s hiring demonstratesAFFLINK’s continuing investment inquality individuals to support mem-ber growth,” Tuckley said. “We wel-come him to our team.”

*MRO refers to maintenance, repair, andoverhaul.



Antimicrobial Test Laboratories(ATL) – a contract microbiology labfounded in 2006 by microbiologistDr. Benjamin Tanner – has pro-vided the following information asa public service to prevent Noroviruson cruise ships.

Norovirus (formerly calledNorwalk virus) was first isolated in1972 in Norwalk, Ohio. It is a rela-tively small virus that causes nausea,vomiting, and diarrhea, and it ishighly contagious. Scientists esti-mate that as few as 10 viruses areenough to cause illness. Symptomsusually last from one- to three-days.Fortunately, death from Norovirusinfection is rare. Noroviruses are rela-tively stable in the environment,meaning they can remain viable andinfective on environmental surfacesfor long periods of time.

1. Cleaning and sanitizing shipand hand surfaces is critical to controlNorovirus outbreaks because studiesshow it is spread by close person-to-person contact, as well as contami-nated objects in the environment.Since Norovirus is resistant to manyordinary disinfectants including mostquaternary ammonium-based prod-ucts, ship surfaces should be decon-taminated with disinfectants specifi-cally labeled for use against Norovirus.Since contaminated hands are ofteninvolved in Norovirus transmis-sion, hand hygiene is also crucial.Alcohol-based hand sanitizers areminimally effective againstNorovirus. Hand washing withsoap and water is most effective.

2. The federal Vessel SanitationProgram (VSP) is a program admin-istered by the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) un-

NISSCO RECOGNIZES BANNER SYSTEMS AS DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEARANTIMICROBIAL TEST LABSPROVIDES TIPS TOPREVENT NOROVIRUS ONCRUISE SHIPS

The National Independent SanitarySupplies Companies (NISSCO) LLC hasrecognized Banner Systems as its Distribu-tor of the Year.

This is the second time Banner Systemshas been recognized as NISSCO’s Dis-tributor of the Year.

“In 2000 when Banner Systems firstwon the award they were your standardold school distribution house,” said MarkBozich, president of NISSCO. “Orderswere written manually in the field or calledin to the office, and every order was keystroked in by customer service or the ac-tual sales person, which took them out ofthe field.”

Today, Banner is one of the most hi-tech companies in the business. The com-pany has re-invented itself to not only re-main relevant, but to remain on a continu-ous growth path.

Banner utilizes each aspect of new agemarketing. From partnering with AXISGMO (www.axisgmo.com ) to handle itsentire Social Media and SEO platform, toimplementing DDI Systems(www.ddisys.com ) a complete solutionsoftware package. The company has alsoimplemented a number of electronic mar-keting items to further expand its foot-print.

“What I like best about Banner is thatthe owner – John Channell – wraps thecomplete package in a traditional sales


model,” Bozich said. “They go out andmake calls, demonstrate product, actproactively with solutions for their custom-ers and have a passion for this business.”

According to Bozich, Channell is notoblivious of the new big box retailers andinternet companies.

“(Channell) gleans what he can fromtheir success stories and implementschange into his local distribution house tomirror what makes them successful,” hesaid. “Working under the theory that busi-nesses shop globally and buy locally(Channell) continually seeks innovationsthat keep Banner Systems at the forefrontof marketing, sales and service.”

NISSCO, LLC was established in 1985with a mission to consistently provide itsdistributor members and supplier partnerswith new, profitable business and revenueenhancing programs. NISSCO is a premierpurchasing and marketing group in thejansan industry, dedicated to the independ-ent distributor.

For more than 75 years, CenturyVallenhas enhanced its customers’ productivity,safety and compliance. The company is nowready to take the next step in its evolutionand enhance its brand to reflect its com-mitment to excellence in customer service.Moving forward, CenturyVallen will nowbe known as Vallen.

“This exciting rebrand really does rep-resent the fact that Vallen uses knowledge,experience and commitment to provideour customers with healthy, safe and pro-ductive workplaces, and one that deliversreal solutions to our customers’ chal-lenges,” said Guy Mersereau, president of

ICONIC CANADIAN COMPANY TAKES FIRST STEP IN NEW DIRECTIONVallen.

In addition to its new name, Vallen’s newtagline – “Working Smart Starts Here” – speaksto the overall value that the company bringsto its clients. It speaks to the expertise thatVallen relies on to address its customers’problems, helping them to work smarterby providing custom solutions.

A member of the Sonepar Canada fam-ily, Vallen is a national leader that providesa local focus on safety and industrial solu-tions. For more than 75 years, Vallen hasbeen providing custom solutions and en-hancing its customers’ productivitythrough safety and compliance.

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PROTEAM APPOINTS NEWCANADIAN COUNTRY MANAGER


der the authority of the U.S. Public HealthServices Act. It applies to all cruise shipsthat carry more than 13 passengers and havea foreign itinerary that includes at least oneport in the United States. As part of thisprogram, CDC maintains the VSP Opera-tions Manual, which has specific guidelinesfor prevention and control of Norovirusoutbreaks. It covers Norovirus outbreaksurveillance, maintenance of potable andrecreational water, food safety, pest man-agement, childcare centre hygiene, HVACmaintenance and housekeeping. All shipscovered by the VSP must keep a writtenoutbreak prevention and response plan.If an outbreak is detected, cruise ships mustuse disinfectants specifically labeled for useagainst Norovirus in accordance withmanufacturer-specified use instructions,including contact time.

3. The VSP requires housekeeping de-partments to have a plan for Noroviruscontrol, including defined “triggers” andpre-determined steps to be taken at eachtrigger to control the outbreak. For exam-ple, studies indicate that a 0.45 per centdaily infection rate is indicative of a pend-ing outbreak, so housekeeping depart-

TIPS TO PREVENT NOROVIRUS ON CRUISE SHIPSments should take additional sanitationsteps once that threshold is reached.

4. Ideally, housekeeping departmentswould incorporate disinfectants effectiveagainst Norovirus into their ordinary, non-outbreak cleaning regiment to provide anadditional layer of outbreak protection. InATL’s experience, most cruise ships relyon quaternary ammonium disinfectantsfor routine disinfection. Studies haveshown that quaternary ammonium dis-infectants are not effective at controllingNorovirus outbreaks. In some circum-stances, quaternary disinfectants couldcontribute to the spread of Norovirusto non-contaminated surfaces elsewherein the ship. In addition to selectingagents for routine disinfection that areeffective against Norovirus, cruise shipsshould emphasize hand washing overthe use of hand sanitizers, since it ismore effective.

Antimicrobial Test Laboratories (ATL)is an independent, GLP-compliant testingfacility in Round Rock, TX, whose mis-sion is to improve public health by work-ing with customers through the antimi-crobial research and development process.

ProTeam®, the company that cre-ated the original and Next Genera-tion backpack vacuums, is pleasedto announce the appointment ofMarvin Mauer as the new Canadiancountry manager.

“Marvin brings a wealth of in-dustry and management experienceto this position,” said Vice Presidentof Sales Rich Steinberg, to whomMauer will report. “I look forwardto seeing him thrive as he builds ourpresence in the Canadian market.”

Previously with Deb Canada,Mauer’s sound judgment, visionand adaptability helped him risethrough the ranks from account ex-ecutive in 1991 to general managerby 2008. Mauer also has five yearsof experience in jan/san distribu-tion - work that gave him keen in-sight into the needs of Canadiancleaning professionals.

Mauer demonstrates an aptitudefor long-term strategic planning andan understanding of customer serv-ice, finance, plant operations, salesand marketing. His strong leader-ship and can-do attitude help bringthe best out of his staff. Mauer hasrepresented the cleaning and main-tenance industry as former chair ofthe Ontario Chapter of the Cana-dian Sanitary Supply Association(CSSA). He is also a graduate ofHumber College’s Marketing pro-gram and holds the professionaldesignation of Certified Sales Pro-fessional (CSP) from the CanadianProfessional Sales Association.

Americo, one of the world’s largestfloor pad manufacturers, is pleased to an-nounce a new strategic partnership withISS, a universal outsourcing provider offacility management services. Americo hasbeen named the preferred global supplierof floor pads to all ISS locations world-wide. The agreement includes delivery offloor pads and floor care accessories to manyof the over 50 ISS global locations.

Americo will provide floor pads andrelated cleaning products to ISS facilities inNorth America through strategic distribu-tion channels. In Europe and other selectparts of the world, Americo and ISS havepartnered with Sealed Air – Diversey Caredivision, the ISS global partner for clean-ing and hygiene solutions, to deliverAmerico’s floor pads to the marketplaceunder the newly launched TASKI-Americo® brand.

AMERICO NAMED ISS PREFERRED GLOBAL PAD SUPPLIER“We are excited to have been selected as

a preferred supplier by ISS,” said ChiefExecutive Officer of Americo Manufactur-ing Company, Lenny Shutzberg. “This al-liance further supports Americo as a glo-bal leader and undoubtedly exhibits thestrength of the value proposition and ex-pertise we bring to the market place. Welook forward to working in partnershipwith ISS and their preferred distributionnetworks globally, to provide the industrywith an inclusive offering.”

Americo is known for its unique greenposition, producing consistently high qual-ity products along with environmentally-friendly manufacturing processes.

Joe Mann, Group Category manager,Cleaning for ISS Group Procurement saidthat “when ISS initiated the supplier vet-ting process, it was crucial to find an or-



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In some cases, the issue is that the pro-cedure is being completed, however it isnot being completed correctly and/or rou-tinely. Cleaning practices must be reviewedas often as required to keep abreast ofchanges in the health care environment.

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Managers are not able to be on-site allof the time to monitor the cleaning proc-ess. The truth is, it does not take long fora program to get out of hand when proce-dures are not followed.

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“Americo is one of the most techno-logically-advanced producers of non-wo-ven materials in our industry, and its mar-ket depth and unique eco-friendly positionmake Americo an ideal partner for ISS,”Mann said. Working collaboratively withAmerico and Diversey Care, ISS will nowbe able to supply a comprehensive systemto our customers with one of the mostoptimal cleaning solutions available in the

industry.”According to Olivier Braun, Building

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“It enables us to strengthen the valuewe deliver to ISS, and all our customersin optimizing operational efficiency andreducing total costs of cleaning, whileuncompromising on sustainability,” hesaid.

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