First invented by Canadian inventor Harry Wasylyk in 1950, trash bags are a 20th century miracle! Before them, we were just throwing trash, at best, into filthy metal cans, and at worst, directly into the ground or ocean. But following WWII, Wasylyk was experimenting with a new waterproof, stretchy material called polyethylene. You can learn more about the history of trash bags on this blog post by AAA Polymer.
If you have commercial or institutional laundry needs – such as those in a hotel, school athletics department, healthcare environment, or correctional institution – your laundry chemical supplier should provide a variety of services to keep your systems functioning well and getting the results you need. Here are some of the services we provide as a Laundry Chemical Supplier in Central Texas and the Brazos Valley.
To make floor cleaning easier and get the best results, it helps to understand the different types of mops and what they are designed to accomplish. Here’s a handy guide to help select the right mop for the job.
Disinfecting wipes are great! They’re an easy and convenient way to disinfect surfaces and kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including Staph, E. coli, Salmonella, Strep, the cold, flu, and some even claim to kill COVID-19! However, if you do not use them correctly, they are not as effective and can even be harmful. Before using any disinfectant, make sure you read the instruction on the package. And here are some things you should NEVER do with them:
September is National Preparedness Month! In 2020, there was a record-breaking 22 weather and climate disaster events in the U.S., according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), including hurricanes and tornadoes. It’s critical that businesses are prepared for severe weather emergencies!
September is National Preparedness Month! Remember back in school when we all enjoyed the occasional fire drill because it got us out of class for a few minutes? In your workplace, whether remote or at the office, a fire drill might be more of an annoyance than a relief, but it’s no less important now than it was back then. Here are some things to keep in mind when planning for a fire emergency at your office.
September is National Preparedness Month! Whether you are working from home or in an office space, it is important for everyone to understand how to hand a medical emergency. Would your team be prepared if someone falls ill or gets injured and needs medical attention? Here are some suggestions on how to prepare.
Contaminated air exists everywhere, but when sealed indoors with lack of circulation, it becomes easier for illness to spread, irritation to occur, and odor to fester. To combat this, work and shared spaces can invest in an air purifier. There are varying types, sizes, and efficiencies in air purifiers, so consider what it is that you want most to remove from your space when making the choice.
Did you know? The EPA has a list of all List N disinfectants able to kill all strains and variants of SARS-CoV-2. When choosing your disinfectant, consider these five tips to ensure you are getting maximum efficiency out of it.
Whether you work in restaurants, hospitality, education, healthcare, or correctional institutions, if you have commercial or institutional kitchen facilities, your warewash chemical supplier should be providing a variety of services to keep your systems functioning and getting you the results you need.
