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Coverall Bylined Articles and News Featuring Coverall Industry Experts
June 2010
Five Cleaning Strategies - Reducing MRSA Outbreak Likelihood in the Office
Most frequently transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a type of Staph bacteria that causes difficult-to-treat and serious bacterial infections, many of which manifest themselves as skin blemishes, rashes and boils with resistance to penicillin-type antibiotics. With employees often packed into close quarters, the risk of MRSA outbreaks in the workplace can increase and become a serious concern for employers in any environment.May 2010
Next Stop, The World
"Next Stop, The World" discusses how contract cleaning is growing into a global business and how leaders in the industry are overcoming the challenges of working on an international basis. (
PDF, 4271.3kb)May 2010
Coverall Study at Ohio Fitness Center Establishes Cleaning Efficiency Rates for Surfaces Unique to Fitness/Recreation Market
A study performed by Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System determined the standard rates of production (cleaning times) for hard surface areas required to achieve aseptic cleaning in a fitness facility. The study also determined high germ transmission points for surfaces in the fitness center as scientifically measured through Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP) readings. Click on the PDF file for the complete Industry Report.(
PDF, 425.5kb)May 2010
Team Cleaning
Today’s economic climate continues to put pressure on cleaning professionals to increase overall efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness. The global recession is pushing companies to reevaluate all strategies and technologies, cut costs and improve value propositions to a greater degree than ever before. For cleaning service professionals, there are a myriad of products and equipment designed to help to cut costs and increase production rates without sacrificing quality of service. Unfortunately, with the economic conditions as they are, most budgets are stretched, making new equipment acquisition costs prohibitive. However, there are operational production strategies that have been proven effective in increasing productivity and effectiveness without the additional cost of new equipment. One of the most effective of those strategies is team cleaning.May 2010
Controlling MRSA in Long-Term Care
According to a 2007 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, senior citizens are four times more likely to contract MRSA. Once MRSA has become firmly established in a facility, it is difficult to eliminate. Preventing a MRSA outbreak is critical and often entails a multi-step effort. (PDF, 141.7kb)May 2010
Summer Cleaning Tips: The Germiest Places in the Home
With the warm summer months right around the corner, parents concerned about keeping their children healthy from lurking flu germs (leftover from the cold winter months) need to know that some of the least likely places can harbor the most germs. (PDF, 992.5kb)April 2010
Microfiber: A True Wonder Fiber
Microfiber is a synthetic fiber derived from a blend of polyester and polyimide whose individual fibers are roughly 1/16 that of a human hair but are able to hold more than six times their weight in liquid. When used as directed, microfiber can help reduce chemical usage or eliminate it altogether. (PDF, 457.1kb)April 2010
Workplace Cleanliness: Tips on Combating Germs in the Office
The winter may be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean companies should stop paying attention to proper workplace cleanliness. With viruses like H1N1 still showing up in public environments -- plus $150 billion in lost company productivity each year from illnesses such as influenza and the common cold -- there is a need to improve infection prevention practices in the office or workplace environment. (PDF, 1039.6kb)March 2010
Facility Maintenance - Combat Germs in the Gym
With an estimated 25 to 50 million flu cases reported in the United States each year, a facility manager's job becomes extremely difficult around the time the flu season starts. As a gym owner, manager or operator, you know that gyms are breeding places for germs. People sweat on shared equipment like machines, dumbbells and benches, and simply placing a towel over the equipment is effective only to a point. But short of ordering your members to wash their hands every two minutes, what can facility managers do to combat these rampant, often dangerous, germs? (PDF, 99.3kb)January 2010
Yahoo.com Shine "Exposed! The Six Germiest Places in Your Home," Dr. Charles Gerba
Even if your home smells of bleach and passes the white-glove test, germs are everywhere. Dr. Charles Gerba, Universtiy of Arizona microbiologist and germ expert, shares his research about the six germiest places in the home. (PDF, 163.5kb)January 2010
Building Services Management, "Expedited Cleaning: Improved Productivity for Restroom Maintenance," Peter J. Sheldon, Sr., CBSE. Coverall Vice President of Operations
Peter Sheldon discusses the options and technologies now available that can help expedite restroom cleaning times and improve the overall health and effectiveness of a restroom cleaning program. (PDF, 3770.8kb)January 2010
Study at a Midwest Child Care Center Indicates Traditional Cleaning Methods Contribute to Harmful Cross-Contamination
A study performed by Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System revealed that methods used by outside cleaning contractors could actually do more harm than good to indoor environments. Click on the PDF file for the complete Industry Report. (PDF, 341.9kb)November 2009
Club Industry’s Fitness Business Pro, “Keeping Your Club Patrons Healthy during Flu Season,” Peter J. Sheldon Sr., CBSE, Coverall Vice President of Operations
Health clubs and gyms are primarily focused on promoting healthy living, but as the flu season approaches, they can become extra adept at harboring a variety of germs and harmful microbes. This article discusses steps that fitness centers can take to promote cleanliness in their facilities. (PDF, 31.4kb)November 2009
Cleaning Maintenance & Management, "Does Your Restroom 'Feel' Clean?" Peter J. Sheldon and Dr. Charles Gerba
While guests and patrons of business facilities often use their senses to determine cleanliness, Peter Sheldon and Dr. Gerba point out the need to rely on scientific measurement to prove that restrooms have been cleaned down to the microbial level. (PDF, 3179.8kb)November 2009
Edmonton Journal, "Banning Germs from the Workplace," Caitlin Crawshaw
With swine flu on the rise, workplaces all over the country are updating their corporate plans in anticipation of greater employee absenteeism. Peter Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations, discusses strategies to reduce the spread H1N1 in commercial environments. (PDF, 44.7kb)November 2009
Retail Facility Business, "Reducing Risk," Peter J. Sheldon, Sr., CBSE, Coverall Vice President of Operations
Recent outbreaks of Influenza A -- specifically, the H1N1 strain -- reveal the depth of real issues we have with the poor cleaning and lack of hygiene in our indoor environments. Peter Sheldon discusses actions facilities managers can take to reduce the risk of flu contamination in retail environments. (PDF, 977.5kb)October 2009
Blue MauMau, "Top Five Friendliest Franchises for Minorities"
The National Minority Franchising Initiative (NMFI) has identified the five best franchses for minorities. Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System is named as one of the Top Five for 2008. (PDF, 162.4kb)October 2009
Retail Facility Business (Buyer’s Guide) 2009, “Green Cleaning for Retail,” Peter J. Sheldon Sr., CBSE, Coverall Vice President of Operations
The article demonstrates why the importance of protecting our environment and being committed to setting the highest standards for health, hygiene and environmental responsibility should be the foundation for any cleaning program. (PDF, 7037.6kb)October 2009
The Washington Times, “Flu Season Costly for Business,” Tim Devaney
At a time when many companies have been laying off workers to cope with hard economic times, the onset of the flu season threatens to further thin the ranks. Business and government leaders comment on how to deal with the effects of workplace illness. (PDF, 2827.7kb)September 2009
Professional Connections, “Cleaning for Healthier Childcare Centers,” Charles P. Gerba, Ph.D. Professor, University of Arizona
Dr. Gerba’s article was published in Professional Connections, the newsletter for the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP), and focuses on the importance of infection control in child care centers today through understanding good hygiene and proper cleaning of classrooms. (PDF, 538.5kb)September 2009
Cleaning & Maintenance Management, “More. Better. Faster.” Peter J. Sheldon Sr., CBSE, Coverall Vice President of Operations
With ongoing advancements in cleaning technology, one of the biggest challenges that cleaning services and facilities managers face is to provide consistent, quality cleaning results in the shortest amount of time possible. This article offers a look at the tools and systems available today that really achieve amazing results in shorter times. (PDF, 1954.8kb)August 2009
HealthNewsDigest.com, "Germ Prevention in Schools," Peter J. Sheldon Sr., CBSE, Coverall Vice President of Operations
The article offers guidance on how to keep students safe from illness-causing germs in schools through daily aseptic, health-based cleaning programs and provides simple steps parents can take to help reduce the spread of germs. (PDF, 123.3kb)June 2009
American School & University, “Healthful Cleaning,” Dr. Charles P. Gerba, Ph.D.
Dr. Charles Gerba, a microbiology professor at the University of Arizona and a spokesperson for the Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System program, discusses the need for proper hygiene and cleaning as effective mechanisms to control the spread of infections in classroom environments. (PDF, 50.2kb)February 2009
School Business Affairs, "Cleaning Up: Battling Germs in School Facilities," Dr. Charles P. Gerba, Ph.D.
The article provides an overview of the most common types of illness-causing germs found in schools, the areas where the greatest numbers of these pathogens occur, and the importance of proper cleaning and disinfecting to control them. (PDF, 1158kb)January 2009
Today's Facility Manager, "The Evolution of Commercial Cleaning," Peter J. Sheldon Sr., CBSE, Coverall Vice President of Operations
An increasing number of commercial cleaning franchise companies are adopting more advanced products and technologies to focus on cleaning programs that provide a comprehensive system to clean at the unseen microbial level, rather than for aesthetic appearance alone. (PDF, 885.4kb)December 2008
Restaurant Startup & Growth, "Clean as a Whistle," Patricia Luebke
Restaurant cleaning entails issues of food safety and cross-contamination and requires trained commercial cleaning providers to handle the special needs of restaurant and food service facilities. (PDF, 3749.4kb)October 2008
Club Industry's Fitness Business Pro, "Is Your Gym Being Cleaned Properly?" Peter J. Sheldon Sr., CBSE, Coverall Vice President of Operations
Fitness centers can be a breeding ground for illness-causing germs. This article points out the central components of a cleaning program that reduces soils and dangerous pathogens in health clubs and gyms. (PDF, 57.8kb)October 2008
Professional Retail Store Maintenance, "Is Your Store Being Cleaned Properly?" Peter J. Sheldon Sr., CBSE, Coverall Vice President of Operations
The article provides details on the benefits of implementing a program for hygienic cleaning in retail environments for both customers and employees. (PDF, 2439.8kb)August 2008
HealthNewsDigest.com, "A Parent's Guide to MRSA," Peter J. Sheldon Sr., CBSE, Coverall Vice President of Operations
Sheldon discusses health threats posed by antibiotic-resistant MRSA, demonstrating how it is transmitted, as well as ways to reduce the risk of infection and transmission in schools and child care centers. (PDF, 113.4kb)August 2008
Infection Control Today, “Green Cleaning and Infection Control: An Expert Roundtable Discusses the Issues,” Kelly M. Pyrek
ICT asked a number of industry experts, including Peter J. Sheldon, Coverall Vice President of Operations, to share their perspectives on this topic. (PDF, 53.6kb)August 2008
Contracting Profits, "Restroom Cleaning Machines Reduce Cleaning Times," Lauren Summerstone
No-touch restroom cleaning machines can cut cleaning times by as much as a third, helping businesses to run more profitably and helping to properly remove germs, once disinfected. (PDF, 23.7kb)
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