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  • 28 Jan 2020 7:34 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Stocks fell to their lowest levels in months Monday on the spread of coronavirus. But the companies that make your cleaning products are rallying.


    Shares of Clorox, Procter & Gamble, Colgate Palmolive and Kimberly-Clark were all up Monday. An outbreak can be good for disinfectant sales: In 2009, when consumers were worried about the spread of swine flu, hand sanitizer sales spiked 70% over a six-month stretch, according to Nielsen.

    But the stocks weren’t necessarily rising because investors expect them to sell a ton of cleaning supplies. These companies are defensive stocks, and investors often head to them during volatile periods.

    More at source: KTVZ

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  • 23 Jan 2020 12:26 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    The regular cleaning fluid is peroxide based and doesn’t have to be wiped off, Morgan explained. Although the electrostatic sprayer bears the Clorox name, its sanitizing solution also does not use bleach, which can cause problems with people who have conditions such as asthma.

    Head custodian Bubba McKenzie uses Clorox Total 360 System to sanitize an Eagleton Middle School

    Blount County Schools custodians are on the front line protecting students from flu and other germs circulating this season, armed with a special sanitizing sprayer.

    Since 2017 BCS has used four Clorox Total 360 Systems to deep clean the district’s 21 schools. The machines create a fine electrostatic mist that custodial manager Rick Morgan said “will go behind, under and around surfaces,” killing the germs.

    More at source:Daily Times 

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  • 22 Jan 2020 6:57 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Terrie Eddy has been a janitor at Sherwin Williams’ headquarters in downtown Cleveland for 16 years. But in 10 days, she will be out of a job.

    “It was really shocking,” Eddy said. “My heart stopped beating.”

    Eddy is among roughly 30 union janitorial workers who received notice on December 30 that the paint company would be dropping union service members in favor of non-union janitors.


    “It’s not just 30 workers, it is 30 human beings that have rent to pay, and children to take care of, and groceries to buy and car notes and mortgages. just like you do,” said Yanela Sims, director of Ohio SEIU Local 1, the union that represents the workers.

    More at source: ABC

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  • 21 Jan 2020 5:11 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    An old commercial for a bathroom cleaner has gone viral again for its disturbing and, according to some critics, sexist content. 

    In 2009, Method — a company that prides itself in making "planet-friendly" cleaning products — released an advertisement promoting Shiny Suds, a bathroom cleaner. The video, which is just over a minute long, begins with a woman greeting a group of animated suds. The commercial then cuts to a scene in which the woman walks into a bathroom and undresses. She opens the shower curtains and appears visibly shocked as a number of suds greet her. 

    More at source: Yahoo News

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  • 14 Jan 2020 12:22 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Get green cleaning products

    Whether you have in-house cleaners, or you outsource this service, it’s crucial to use green cleaning products. Non-toxic cleaning products are better for the environment and your employees.


    Conserve energy

    Every person in the organization should be diligent about turning off lights, computers, and other electronics when not in use. By doing this your company can lower energy consumption and avoid skyrocketing energy bills. Whether it means installing motion-sensing lights or reminding employees .... 

    More at source: Urban Twist

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  • 08 Jan 2020 9:15 AM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    The protest signs read “Could you live on $8.46 cents?”

    About 24 janitors, mostly women, marched and held up brooms in front of  Miami’s tallest office tower — the Southeast Financial Center in the heart of downtown. 

    A commercial janitor holds a broom with a sign that reads 'Justice' in Spanish. Commercial cleaners in Miami are part of a new push to unionize, decrying low wages.

    Most large office buildings outsource their janitorial services to cleaning companies. Those companies often hire contract workers. Compared to other parts of the state, South Florida’s contracted office cleaners earn among the lowest wages and there's a new push to unionize this workforce. 

    Commercial janitors  in Miami-Dade  are predominantly immigrant women from across Latin America and the Caribbean. They typically earn less than $9 an hour.

    More at source: WLRN

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  • 31 Dec 2019 4:49 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    We want to say a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing Members, Sponsors, & Partners – you’ve made 2019 our best year yet! We look forward to serving you in 2020 and beyond! Happy New Year To All! 

  • 30 Dec 2019 6:41 PM | IJCSA - (Administrator)

    Cleaning the house is a never-ending chore. In California, early fall means kids' soccer games, messy football Sundays in the living room, busy weeks and even busier weekends.


    Whether you're a professional or a parent trying to keep up with children's messes, a professional cleaning service can free up a lot of time. Depending on the services you choose, housekeepers can help with everyday chores like vacuuming, dusting and mopping as well as more complex needs like laundry and organizing.

    We all know someone who "cleans up" before the maid service comes, so what do these helpers actually do? The answer depends on the package you choose. Standard maid services typically include a full kitchen and bathroom clean, vacuum, dust, linen change and dish washing. These can be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. 

    More at source: Patch

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