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When Humans Need a Nudge Toward Rationality-By JEFF SOMMER

When Humans Need a Nudge Toward Rationality-By JEFF SOMMER Published: February 7, 2009 The New York Times THE flies in the men’s-room urinals of the Amsterdam airport have been enshrined in the academic literature on economics and psychology. The flies — images of flies, actually — were etched in the porcelain near the urinal drains in…

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Return of the Bed Bugs!!! by Rob Cloyd, Gem Supply Company

Return of the Bed Bugs Bed Bugs (called such because they are commonly found in the bed or bed room area) a parasitic insect that feeds exclusively on blood like little Vampires, were mostly eradicated in the developed world in the early 1940s have increased in numbers since 1995.  With the change in available use…

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Tips to Keep Your VCT Flooring Looking Great, from CleanLink

Tips to Keep VCT Flooring Looking Great Vinyl composition tile (VCT) is one of the most common types of hard surface floorings cleaning professionals will encounter.  It is durable, relatively easy to clean, and inexpensive when compared to most other floor types. However, when working with a new VCT floor, maximizing the floor’s benefits will…

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Hot Spots for Germs in the Office, CleaningInstitute.org

Computer Cleaning Hotspots for germs in the office Think about all the “public” surfaces you touch on your way to work – railings, door handles, coins and tokens, cash machines, elevator buttons and more. Then, when you get to your destination, washing your hands probably isn’t the first thing you do. Instead, you probably grab…

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FREE Webcast on Breaking the Chain of Infection, by CleanLink

  FREE Webcast brought to you by   Sponsored by INFECTION CONTROL: Breaking the Chain of Infection Wednesday | August 14 | 1PM ET In any workplace’s war against infection, the enemy is aggressive, and ever-changing. As viruses like C. diff, MRSA and VRE become more resistant, the proper cleaning tools and procedures are vitally important to eradicating…

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Floor Care Equipment That Contributes to LEED Certification by Kassandra Kania

Floor Care Equipment That Contributes To LEED Certification By Kassandra Kania  As the sustainability movement continues to flourish, more custodial managers are demanding environmentally friendly products to satisfy in-house green initiatives, as well as earn credits toward LEED certification for property owners. Although there are no certifications for floor care equipment per se, by adhering…

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