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Mold and Mildew

Hurricane Season

Mold has been around millions of years and can become a problem once it reaches the place one spends a great deal of the time. Who is at risk?...

School Bacteria

How Dirty Is Your Child's School?

Elementary students contract 8 to 10 colds or flu cases each school year. The cost of students and teachers absence.....

Floor Cleaning

Floor Cleaning

Sick days are costing businesses more than $225 billion each year of workers reported feeling more productive in a clean workspace. They result in a...

Scents Affect Mood

Scents Affect Mood

Neutralizing unpleasant odors for patients with a heightened sense of smell will also soothe and comfort. Citrus uplifts and helps...

Cleaning Tips and De-stressing

De-Stressors for the Holiday Season

Starting with the most important room to the least important, grab a box and put away everything that does not belong. The more light cleaning you do means less deep cleaning before the big celebration.

Prepare Your Office for the Winter Season

Prepare for Winter Season

The falling snow and frigid air are good reminders to prepare your workplace for the winter months ahead. From power outages to workplace injuries, winter weather can have some chilling effects

Back to Business

Back to Business

The holidays are over. We are all likely procrastinating and not feeling very productive. The world does not stop, and your money can not stop

COVID19

COVID19

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of enveloped virus that was first discovered in the 1960s. Coronaviruses are most commonly found in animals, including camels and bats, and are not typically transmitted between animals and humans.

Work From Home

Work From Home

Remote work is advised by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and it’s one of the policies that many organizations are implementing because of the COVID-19

COVID19 OSHA Guideline

Workplace Guideline

Steps All Employers Can Take to Reduce Workers’ Risk of Exposure to SARS-CoV-2...

Go Touchless

Touchless Fixtures

... bathrooms use the most water in the home, contributing to more than 50 percent of all indoor water usage

Bacteria Facts

Defeat Bacteria

According to a recent workplace microbial survey, the average employee touches up to ... Harmful bacteria can even linger in the air due to poor HVAC and coil cleaning.

Work From Home

A Clean Restroom

With so much at stake in terms of health and corporate image, it is easy to see why the average business spends between $200 and $1,000 per month on commercial bathroom cleaning expenses.

Flu Season Products

Flu Season

For those who have decided to get this year’s shot, most doctors recommend getting the vaccine for the current season by the end of October...

Cleaning with Enzyme or Chemical

Enzymes vs Chemical Cleaning

Since enzymes cleaners are chemical-free, they tend to be less harmful to pipes, septic systems, and surfaces.

Hard Water Buildup

Hard Water Buildup

Plated plumbing fixtures that are discolored from mineral buildup are often beyond restoration, because the chemicals eat through ...

Controlling The Spread

Controlling The Spread

Norovirus infection occurs most often in tight and congested environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and childcare centers.

Quality of Cleaning Supplies

Quality Cleaning Supplies

Purchasing low-quality cleaning supplies for the sake of saving a bit of money here and there can be tempting but will only lead to time wasted and potentially more money spent down the road when issues likely arise.

Cleaning with Enzyme or Chemical

Simple Cleaning Plan For Your Business

a workspace can influence “cognition, emotions, and behavior” and affect our “decision-making and relationship with others”...

HVAC System in Winter

Is Your HVAC System Ready For The Winter?

different toxins are then pulled into the building’s HVAC system and recirculated five to seven times per day...

covid-19-vaccine

Controlling The Spread

Two vaccines have been authorized for immediate administration across the country: the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. This was achieved through...

Quality of Cleaning Supplies

Quality Cleaning Supplies

Purchasing low-quality cleaning supplies for the sake of saving a bit of money here and there can be tempting but will only lead to time wasted and potentially more money spent down the road when issues likely arise.

Six Reasons To Love And Support Small Businesses

Six Reasons To Love And Support Small Businesses

Many may not know that 99.7% of all firms in the United States are small businesses.”...

Common Workplace Restroom Issues and How to Address Them

Common Workplace Restroom Issues and How to Address Them

Unclean company bathrooms receive the most complaints in terms of facilities used by workers. They quietly yet strongly...

Sewer Odors – A Public Bathroom’s Worst Enemy

Sewer Odors – A Public Bathroom’s Worst Enemy

When dealing with issues in a shared space, such as an office, warehouse, school, or hospital, a stinky or unclean bathroom is often the primary offender.

Lubrication and its importance to a consistent, reliable workflow

Lubrication and its importance to a consistent, reliable workflow

Whether it’s the large pieces of machinery in your factory or the smaller motors, wheels, and bearings that make up your equipment, lubrication is an essential component for improved function and longevity.

The Truth About MRO

The Truth About MRO

Maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) is a term used by businesses to describe the products and tools used to keep a company running.

Join CCI in celebrating Earth Day 2021

Join CCI in celebrating Earth Day 2021

Each year on April 22, Earth Day is observed worldwide to raise awareness of pollution while also celebrating the planet’s environment.

Preventing falls and promoting safety with National Safety Stand-Down Week

Preventing falls and promoting safety with National Safety Stand-Down Week

Spearheaded by the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The importance of proper pool maintenance

The importance of proper pool maintenance

For those who manage publicly used pools, such as apartment or townhome complexes, hotels and resorts, and public water parks, cleanliness is vital.

Prevent Costly HVAC Repairs With These Simple Preventative Maintenance Tips

Prevent Costly HVAC Repairs With These Simple Preventative Maintenance Tips

Humid and hot summers followed by damp and cold winters can take a toll on your HVAC system. The air filters, fins, coils, and drain channels should be routinely checked...

Staying cool on the job as summer temperatures heat up

Staying cool on the job as summer temperatures heat up

In many types of work environments, it is easy to become overheated. Hazardous heat exposure can be witnessed indoors or out during any season.

Hurricane season is here - is your business ready?

Hurricane season is here - is your business ready?

For those who live and work in coastal regions, Hurricanes are an unwelcome, yet consistent threat in the summer and falls months of the year.

Tried and true: UVC can disinfect air to create healthier homes and workplaces

Tried and true: UVC can disinfect air to create healthier homes and workplaces

The study of ultraviolet (UV) light to kill bacteria and other pathogens dates back to 1845 when people first became aware that microorganisms respond to light.

Avoid Costly Downtime With Our Preventative Maintenance Checklist

Avoid Costly Downtime With Our Preventative Maintenance Checklist

All maintenance activities, such as machine servicing, equipment inspection, or part replacement problems executed as part of a scheduled plan instead of an immediate response...

Stay fit, stay healthy: cleaning tips for community gyms

Stay fit, stay healthy: cleaning tips for community gyms

It’s no surprise that communal gyms can quickly become a health risk if not correctly cared for and cleaned. Keeping an apartment or townhouse complex community gym clean requires...

Safer Federal Workplace Initiative: Business Guidelines

Safer Federal Workplace Initiative: Business Guidelines

The standards of worker health and safety have changed significantly since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to Prepare Your Restaurant for a Health Inspection

How to Prepare Your Restaurant for a Health Inspection

Restaurant inspections are often an unwelcome disruption to daily operations. Nonetheless, regular health inspections play a key role in the prevention of foodborne illness.

Shop Small: Ways to Support Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday

Shop Small: Ways to Support Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday

November 27, 2021, marks Small Business Saturday, an American shopping holiday held each year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving in the U.S.

Prepare Your Apartment Complex for Winter Weather

Prepare Your Apartment Complex for Winter Weather

Ice, snow, and frigid temperatures can make caring for an apartment complex more challenging. Multi-family residences require preparation to keep the cold out and ensure a safe and healthy winter season.

How to Choose the Correct Chemical for Your Specific Cleaning Task

How to Choose the Correct Chemical for Your Specific Cleaning Task

Choosing the proper chemicals to keep your building clean can be overwhelming. Businesses rely on a variety of cleaning agents to achieve a safe...

Caring for Your Commercial Water Heater

Caring for Your Commercial Water Heater

When properly cared for and maintained, a commercial water heater can last upwards of 20 years or more.

An Overview of the AbilityOne Program

An Overview of the AbilityOne Program

The AbilityOne Program is the largest source of employment for people with blindness or severe disabilities. The federal initiative provides employment opportunities to more than 45,000 Americans...

Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2021

Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2021

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes a list of its most frequently cited workplace safety violations across all industries

How Do Industrial Degreasers and Cleaners Work?

How Do Industrial Degreasers and Cleaners Work?

Degreasers and cleaners are used across many different business sectors, especially in the oil and gas industry.

Is Choosing Green Cleaning Supplies Cost-Effective?

Is Choosing Green Cleaning Supplies Cost-Effective?

Business facilities are highly susceptible to the buildup and spread of dirt, dust, allergens, and infectious agents.

Piping and Tubing – What’s the Difference?

Piping and Tubing – What’s the Difference?

Pipe and tube are two terms that are commonly used interchangeably. While both piping and tubing appear as empty cylinders with openings on each end, there are some distinct differences between the two.

Celebrating Earth Day 2022

Celebrating Earth Day 2022

Each year, we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd as a way of demonstrating support for environmental protection.

4 Welding Safety Hazards and How to Avoid Them

4 Welding Safety Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Welding work brings certain hazards, regardless of what safety protocols companies have in place.

Competitive Choice’s Maintenance Guide to Caring for Your Power Tools

Competitive Choice’s Maintenance Guide to Caring for Your Power Tools

Power tools are a major investment that require proper care and maintenance.

Summer safety tips for the warehouse worker or forklift driver

Summer safety tips for the warehouse worker or forklift driver

June 21 marks the first day of summer and as the temperature outside continues to climb, so too do the risks of working outside in the heat.

Causes of Loose Bolts and how to prevent them

Causes of Loose Bolts and how to prevent them

Loose bolts can wreak havoc on production and cause serious safety concerns.

Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum: Which is Best?

Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum: Which is Best?

When trying to decide on the right material for your project, you will likely have a few metal options in front of you.

Back to school: Keep facilities clean for student and teacher success!

Back to school: Keep facilities clean for student and teacher success!

Did you know that your school’s cleanliness can play a huge role in the health and success of your faculty, students, and community?

4 Types of Welding Processes and the Tools of the Trade

4 Types of Welding Processes and the Tools of the Trade

Welding is a fabrication process where two or more pieces of metal are fused together using heat and pressure.

Comparing Pipes for Your Contracting Needs

Comparing Pipes for Your Contracting Needs

One of the most essential pieces of the building and construction business is drainage. Contractors are constantly seeking piping structures that are enduring, lightweight, and have a low risk of leaking.

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time to take a moment to assess your organization’s emergency preparedness plans.

Roof inspection and maintenance are key to preventing costly issues and business downtime

Roof inspection and maintenance are key to preventing costly issues and business downtime

The roof is one of the more vulnerable parts of your building, and if compromised, can cause detrimental and costly effects to your business.

Fire safety tips to keep your warehouse or manufacturing facility free from danger

Fire safety tips to keep your warehouse or manufacturing facility free from danger

The danger of a fire in a manufacturing plant or warehouse can be severe and potentially life-threatening.

Hospital facility maintenance for efficient, effective patient care

Hospital facility maintenance for efficient, effective patient care

Facility maintenance involves the people, procedures, and platforms you need to get the most efficiency and performance out of a hospital building’s physical assets and infrastructure...

How to clean common types of flooring

How to clean common types of flooring

Your government, healthcare, office, or other occupational facility likely has multiple types of flooring. Offices may have carpet, while waiting areas could have wood or tile floors

Hand Trucks vs. Dollies: What’s the Difference?

Hand Trucks vs. Dollies: What’s the Difference?

Transporting heavy or bulky equipment can prove difficult without the help of material handling equipment. Both hand trucks and dollies fall into this category and are often used interchangeably when discussing transportation equipment.

Safety signs in the workplace: meeting OSHA standards

Safety signs in the workplace: meeting OSHA standards

Workplace safety programs and procedures have many elements, all of which are vital to keeping people safe while working.

Choosing a Supplier of Health & Safety Goods for VA Hospitals

Choosing a Supplier of Health & Safety Goods for VA Hospitals

Veterans accounted for approximately 6.4 percent of the U.S. population in 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Service members are valued for their honor, loyalty, and selflessness.

GSA Contracts – Why Make Competitive Choice Your Supplier

GSA Contracts – Why Make Competitive Choice Your Supplier

Federal agencies rely on commercial businesses to acquire the products and services they need to operate efficiently.