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

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How to select a safe UV solution

Posted by Luis Espino on Feb 25, 2022 3:36:00 PM
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UV solutions can create a cleaner, safer environment for everyone who walks into your facility. UVC is a known disinfectant for air, water, and nonporous surfaces, and in studies has been shown to inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Topics: Lighting technology, COVID-19, Germicidal UV light

UVC fixtures for HVAC systems [Pros and cons]

Posted by Luis Espino on Feb 11, 2022 1:46:00 PM
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused many industries to rethink how to protect their employees, customers, and tenants.

One of the biggest takeaways: clean air should be a priority. UVC fixtures for HVAC systems are an effective tool to eliminate pathogens in facilities and improve indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Topics: COVID-19, Germicidal UV light

Cleaning and air quality recommendations for fitting rooms

Posted by Cameron Craig on Oct 19, 2021 10:37:16 AM
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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.

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Eliminating odors in commercial buildings [A simple two-step process]

Posted by Ron Pilner on Sep 22, 2021 10:26:21 AM
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What's that smell? Restaurants, retail stores, hotels, and commercial offices may look clean, but if there is an odor, there is a problem. 

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3 ways to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Posted by Luis Espino on Aug 17, 2021 1:01:17 PM
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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. 

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Topics: COVID-19

Are my cleaning and disinfection chemicals safe?

Posted by Scott Clark on Jul 26, 2021 10:30:00 AM
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Cleaning products are necessary for keeping employees, tenants,  customers, and students safe in commercial buildings and facilities.

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Topics: COVID-19

Bipolar Ionization: Concerns and alternatives

Posted by Luis Espino on Jul 22, 2021 1:08:59 PM
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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. 

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Topics: COVID-19, Germicidal UV light

Cleaner dilution rates for common applications

Posted by Scott Clark on Jul 12, 2021 10:10:22 AM
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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.

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CDC disinfection guidelines and how to follow them

Posted by Scott Clark on Jun 28, 2021 11:01:35 AM
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When the pandemic hit, there was flurry of action to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. One of the primary concerns was frequently disinfecting surfaces.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently changed its guidelines for disinfecting, now only recommending the use of disinfectants under certain circumstances.

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Best practices for proper cleaning

Posted by Scott Clark on May 24, 2021 11:34:42 AM
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Surfaces in your facility should be as clean as possible, with the lowest amount of pathogens possible.

Unfortunately, in most cases, a quick clean and wipe on a surface does not result in a sufficient clean.

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