Practical advice on commercial lighting from LED retrofits to lighting design.

Fitting rooms are often small, enclosed, and poorly-ventilated spaces, which are not ideal during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are ways to keep fitting rooms clean and ready for customers.

Fitting rooms were the last area to reopen in retail stores because so many store owners were unsure how to keep them safe. The safety concern was also there for patrons. In May 2020, sixty-five percent of women said they would not feel safe trying on clothes in dressing rooms because of COVID-19.

Slippery floors. Built-up grease. Dirty appliances. These are all common problems in commercial kitchens that can create dangerous working conditions and environmental concerns.

What's that smell? Restaurants, retail stores, hotels, and commercial offices may look clean, but if there is an odor, there is a problem. 

LEDs are now the primary lighting option for most commercial buildings. But when it comes to disinfectant lighting, traditional light sources like low pressure mercury tubes are still dominant.

LED technology has brought about new innovations and more options in the lighting industry. Manufacturers are constantly coming out with new products that give the consumer more options.

One of those recent innovations: Color and wattage selectable LED fixtures. 

When someone hands you a bottle of water, you probably don't think twice about the quality of it before you take a sip. If that same person handed you a glass of tap water from the sink, you may be a little more hesitant about drinking it.

When you walk in a building, you probably don't think twice about the quality of the air you're breathing. But maybe it's time that you should. 

Yes, it’s true. Some light bulbs and lighting products are considered illegal in certain states.

Cleaning products are necessary for keeping employees, tenants,  customers, and students safe in commercial buildings and facilities.

When the pandemic started, everyone was looking for ways to protect employees, customers, tenants, and students. Bipolar ionization quickly became one of the top options to disinfect air. It was touted as a potential 'secret weapon' against COVID-19.

But now, there is a federal lawsuit filed against one of the makers of bipolar ionization technology. 

Creating clean, safe environments is now the focus for many commercial buildings. As we learn more about cleaning products and how they work, it's also important to learn how to use them properly.