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January 2012
Calvin Wimbush, U.S. Veteran and Coverall Franchise Owner, featured on CommunityWarVets.org
Calvin Wimbush, a United States Veteran and Coverall Franchise Owner from the Gulf Coast was recently featured as a Veteran Success Story on CommunityWarVets.org, an e-newsletter publishing company founded and managed by veterans that reaches an audience of over 1.2 million veterans, military personnel and households with veterans on a monthly basis.January 2012
Coverall talks to Yahoo Shine! about the “germiest” places in America’s schools
Coverall’s Vice President of Operations and Development, Peter J. Sheldon Sr., was recently interviewed by online news source Yahoo Shine! about the “germiest” places in schools across America and how the Coverall® Health-Based Cleaning System can help reduce the spread of infection.January 2012
Peter J. Sheldon Sr., Vice President of Operations and Development at Coverall®, listed in the “Who’s Who 2011” issue of SURGistrategies Healthcare Industry Magazine
Peter J. Sheldon Sr., Vice President of Operations and Development at Coverall North America, Inc. was recently featured in the “Who’s Who 2011” issue of SURGistrategies magazine, a publication that focuses on solutions for outpatient healthcare. Peter is listed as the inventor on the patent-pending Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® Program and continues to play a key role in helping Coverall develop the most efficient and innovative science-based cleaning processes available in the commercial cleaning industry. (
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November 2011
Coverall® Tips on Fighting Germs in the Work Place
Listen to a recent WLW-AM (Cincinnati) interview with Peter Sheldon, VP of Operations at Coverall. Peter talks about the most common areas where germs can live in the work place -- and some tips on how to avoid catching them.October 2011
Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® named a Top 200 Franchise Company by Franchise Times for sixth consecutive year
Coverall continues to be a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning companies. The October 2011 issue of The Franchise Times features Coverall on “The Top 200” list which ranks the largest franchises in the U.S. based on worldwide revenues and unit counts. (PDF, 200.7kb) September 2011
First Line of Defense
In the last few years, the American public has become more aware of the number of dangerous germs lurking in public spaces, including retail establishments. An estimated 80% of all infections can be spread through hand contact with contaminated surfaces. Retail environments provide a host of surfaces where illness-causing germs can linger, increasing the risk of transmission to the next employee or customer who touches them. In a typical retail establishment, several high-touch surfaces are known to harbor the most germs. Identifying and properly cleaning these high-contaminate areas through a hygienic cleaning program provides a safer environment for retail customers, while also helping to reduce workplace illness and employee absenteeism.August 2011
Germiest Places At The Gym
Ever wonder where the most bacteria lurks at your local gym? Peter Sheldon, the vice president of operations at Coverall Cleaning, did, so he and his company researched dozens of gyms to sniff out the top five most germ-friendly spots.August 2011
SURGistrategies, "Outsourced Cleaning For Surgical Environments," Peter Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations and Development
In an article in SURGistrategies, Coverall's VP of Operations and Development, Peter Sheldon, discusses how hygienic cleaning and disinfection are major contributing factors in reducing cross-contamination and the spread of dangerous multidrug-resistant organisms. (PDF, 2185.2kb) July 2011
Cleaning Concerns
In an article in Health Facilities Management online, Coverall's VP of Operations and Development, Peter Sheldon, discusses special considerations for science-based, hygienic cleaning in ambulatory surgery centers that focuses on both the removal of unwanted matter and proper surface disinfection.June 2011
Germs in Gyms and Other Indoor Environments - Staying Safe This Summer
In an interview with Gary Snyder of WBAT-AM in Indianapolis, Peter Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations, discusses how to stay safe while working out in your local gym this summer.June 2011
ESPN Sports Reporters Discuss Germs in Gyms with Coverall
Peter Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations and Development, discusses germs in health clubs and how to avoid getting sick while working out this summer.May 2011
The Grand Rapids Press, "Summer Travel and Germs: How to Fight Them, What to Look Out For," Kyla King
As summer travel season begins, vacationers can do some things to stay healthy and avoid illness-causing germs while traveling.May 2011
Executive Insight, "Outsourced Cleaning: A Necessity for Ambulatory Surgery Centers," Peter Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations and Development
In an article in Executive Insight online, Coverall's VP of Operations and Development, Peter Sheldon, discusses how proper outsourced cleaning can benefit ambulatory surgery centers. (PDF, 170.4kb) May 2011
Building Services Management, "Nightly Hygienic System," Peter Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations
American adults spend more of their waking hours between Monday and Friday at the workplace than anywhere else, including home. As a result, offices, clinics and workspaces have become key locations for exchanging viruses, bacteria and other nasty infections. Peter Sheldon discusses the best way to remove germs and reduce infections at the workplace. (PDF, 957.6kb) April 2011
Becker's ASC Review, "How Proper Outsourced Cleaning Can Benefit Ambulatory Surgery Centers" Peter Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations
As the risk of infections continues to grow in healthcare settings, the role of surface disinfection and aseptic cleaning in both critical and non-critical areas takes on more prominence. Ambulatory surgery centers need cleaning providers who use specialized training in proper aseptic protocol to contribute to the prevention of harmful infections.March 2011
Contracting Profits, "Restroom Cleaning Machines Greatly Increase Efficiencies," Ronnie Garrett
Everywhere you look, restrooms are going touch-free, with sinks, toilets and towel dispensers leading the way. Cleaning machines have gone touch-free as well, enabling building service contractors' staff to clean more efficiently and thoroughly without touching the contaminants lurking in a restroom.March 2011
Yahoo.Finance, "3 Ways the Office Is Making You Sicker," Catey Hill
Yahoo's "Smart Money” column takes a look at the health hazards in the workplace that are making employees sick and affecting the bottom line. Dr. Charles Gerba, University of Arizona environmental microbiologist, talks about the office surfaces that harbor germs that make us sick.March 2011
USA Today, "How to Fight Germs and Stay Healthy When You Travel" Kitty Bean Yancey
As spring break travel takes off, Coverall's Peter Sheldon provides more tips on the most germ-laden spots that health-conscious travelers should avoid.March 2011
Cleaning & Maintenance Management, "Meddling with Mold," Aaron Baunee
Cleaning & Maintenance Management interviews industry experts on the environmental conditions that lead to mold and how to successfully rid it from surfaces.February 2011
Top 10 Home-Based Low Cost Franchise Opportunities
Bright Hub article names Coveral Health-Based Cleaning System among the top 10 home-based and low cost franchise opportunities.February 2011
USA Today, "The Germiest Parts of Plane Travel and How to Avoid Getting Sick," Kitty Bean Yancey
As spring break travel revs up, Peter Sheldon, vice president of operations and development for Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System runs down the germiest places at the airport and on the plane.February 2011
Club Industry, Fighting MRSA and the Flu in Your Health Club, Jennipher Shaver
Club Industry magazine interviewed Coverall's Peter Sheldon about the presence of dangerous germs in the gym.January 2011
Keep Safe from Germs When You Work Out at the Gym
Jason Squires, KFRR-FM radio host, chats with Peter Sheldon, Coverall Vice President of Operations, on how to stay safe from germs when you visit the gym.December 2010
Occupational Health & Safety, "5 Germiest Places in the Workplace," Peter J. Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations
Knowing what surfaces provide the greatest risk for disease transmission at work allows us to put a proactive plan in place to implement effective cleaning practices. (PDF, 63.6kb) November 2010
The Columbus Dispatch, "Stressors Weigh on Many of Us," Steve Stephens
Traveling during the holidays is tough enough without the hassles of illness or excess stress. Coverall's Peter Sheldon, VP of Operations, provides precautions on the germiest places in airports.November 2010
Dr. Gerba Discusses Hygiene for the 21st Century
In an interview on the John Tesh National Radio Program, “Intelligence for Your Health,” germ expert and Coverall consultant Dr. Charles Gerba provided some startling statistics on how germs spread.November 2010
Food for Thought - Dr. Gerba Looks at Germs in Reusable Grocery Bags
Do you know eco-friendly grocery bags can potentially affect your health Dr. Gerba, germ expert and consultant to Coverall, talks about the studies that show the presence of germs in the re-usable grocery bags people carried into a store.November 2010
Dr. Gerba Talks about Illness-Causing Germs in the Home
Dr. Gerba, University of Arizona environmental microbiologist and Coverall consultant, discusses germ hot spots like sponges, cutting boards and floor surfaces.November 2010
The Washington Post, "Coming & Going: O'Hare at Thanksgiving?" Andrea Sachs
The stress of holiday travel includes picking up germs in the airport. Peter Sheldon of Coverall cites some of the germiest places in airports and ways to avoid getting sick.November 2010
Cleaning & Maintenance Management, "Tips for Combating a Potential H1N1 Resurgence," Peter J. Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations
While H1N1 is a particularly virulent strain, influenza in general is one of the top pathogenic killers in our society. Peter Sheldon of Coverall tells how to prepare for the upcoming flu season in 2010.October 2010
Becker's ASC Review, "Help Your Staff Keep Your ASC Free of Infections," Peter Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations
Every ASC administrator knows infection control is important, but many ASCs still fall down on cleaning their facilities properly and preventing infection. Peter Sheldon of medical facility cleaning company Coverall offers three tricks to minimize infections and increase awareness of proper cleaning procedures.October 2010
Global Hand Washing Day - The Proper Way to Wash Hands
WRCM-FM "Morning Show" host Erica Parkerson interviews Peter Sheldon, Coverall Vice President of Operations, on the proper ways to wash your hands to prevent the spread of germs.October 2010
Preventing the Spread of Germs in Schools During Flu Season
KFRR-FM radio host Jason Squires interviews Peter Sheldon, Coverall Vice President of Operations, on how health-focused cleaning can help prevent the spread of germs in schools during flu season.October 2010
Corp! Magazine, "Reducing the Spread of Flu in the Office," Peter J. Sheldon
With the CDC estimating that, on average, between 5 and 20 percent of Americans contract the flu annually, it’s important for businesses to put measures in place to curb the spread of flu in the office. Your staff is in close quarters at all times, passing items from hand to hand; the conditions are ripe to spread any flu bugs that might be present. (PDF, 146.1kb) October 2010
Interactive Business Network, "Schools and Health-Focused Cleaning: Tips for Flu Season," Dr. Charles Gerba
Dr. Gerba, University of Arizona environmental microbiologist, discusses why kids contract more colds and flu and ways that you can help keep them safe from germs during flu season.September 2010
Contracting Profits, "Restroom Care: Effective Infection Control Requires Solid Customer Partnerships," Maureen Badding
A good infection control protocol for restroom cleaning requires a combination of time-tested strategies and cutting-edge technology, according to several leading building service contractors, including Coverall's Peter Sheldon, Vice President of Operation.September 2010
Campus Safety, "Get Ready for Cold and Flu Season," Peter Sheldon
Developing an effective flu prevention program includes both education and proper surface disinfection. The most effective way to prevent the spread of germs is through frequent hand-washing. Everyone knows it, but not everyone does it. Not everyone knows how long an effective hand-washing session takes, either (usually about 30 seconds of dedicated scrubbing). Healthcare professionals are already well-equipped to handle this kind of education—but schools and campuses don’t always have measures in place to remind students and residents. (PDF, 45kb) September 2010
Orange County Register, "Computer Keyboards Are Germ Factories," Carol Veravanich
With last year's H1N1 and this year's whooping cough outbreak, schools should be doing everything they can to prevent the spread of germs. Coverall 's Peter Sheldon discusses the top five germiest places in schools.August 2010
Occupational Health & Safety, "MRSA in the Office," Peter J. Sheldon
Coverall's Peter Sheldon discusses how office and facility managers can take a number of steps to reduce risk associated with MRSA and other pathogens from spreading throughout the office. (PDF, 75.1kb) June 2010
Cleaning & Maintenance Management, "No-Touch Devices Have a Hand in Hygiene," Aaron Baunee
By reducing touch points, touchless devices help reduce cross-contamination. Often credited as being on the forefront of the green movement by driving sustainable initiatives, the commericial cleaning and maintenance industry is also a testing ground and launching point for devices that reduce or altogether eliminate touchpoints.May 2010
Contracting Profits, "Next Stop, The World," Lisa Ridgely
"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.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.(
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Cleaning & Maintenance Management, "Team Cleaning," Peter Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations
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
Long Term Care Management, "Controlling MRSA in Long-Term Care," Peter J. Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations
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) April 2010
Cleaning & Maintenance Management, "Microfiber: A True Wonder Fiber," Aaron Baunee
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.March 2010
Recreation Management, "Facility Maintenance - Combat Germs in the Gym," Peter J. Sheldon, Coverall VP of Operations
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, University of Arizona microbiologist and germ expert, shares his research about the six germiest places in the home.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 Fitness, "Keep Your Club Patrons Healthy during the Flu Season," Peter J. Sheldon
Health clubs and gyms are primarily focused on promoting healthy living, but as the flu season approaches, they become extra adept at harboring a variety of germs and microbes. (PDF, 31.4kb) 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) 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) 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) 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) 
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