ISSA/INTERCLEAN exhibitor profile — Continental Commercial Products LLC Booth 2025 Targeting The Growing Concern Over Cross-contamination T The concern over cross-contamination is growing and widespread across all types of facilities. U.S.-based manufacturer Continental Commercial Products has developed the ColorGuard™ hazard analysis and criti-cal control points (HACCP) cleaning pro-gram to address the growing demand for cleaning products that reduce the risk of cross-contamination and support HACCP initiatives. Cross-contamination happens when viruses or harmful bacteria are transferred from one surface to another. Healthcare facilities are keenly concerned about the threat, as cleanliness is vital in protecting patients, staffs and visitors. Products that help control cross-con-tamination are important for other facili-ties, too, such as schools, foodservice operations and office buildings. The room-to-room or person-to-person spread of viruses and bacteria can start as a minor problem that quickly escalates into a full-blown outbreak. The ColorGuard™ program offers many options for controlling cross-contamina-tion, including: ■ Readymade color-coded offerings ■ A usage guide ■ Easy-to-use products A key aspect of ColorGuard™ products is color-coding, which is a commonly used method for separating cleaning tools for various parts of a facility. This is especially prevalent in the food-service industry where HACCP programs are indicated. Continental offers a variety of color-coded products, including mop buckets, mops, mop handles, trash receptacles, microfiber cloths and a cleaning pack spe-cifically designed for restrooms. Although the following are standard colors, Continental can customize product colors based on the specific needs of any facility. ■ Red: Restrooms, patient rooms and infectious areas. ■ Green: Kitchens, cafeterias and food preparation areas. ■ Blue: Dining areas, offices, lobbies, hallways and classrooms. ■ Yellow: Gymnasiums, warehouses, storage areas, non-infectious labora-tories and other specialty areas. Also available, at no cost, is a ColorGuard™ HACCP usage guide. This 8-½-inch by 14-inch laminated chart can be posted onsite where clean-ing tools are kept. The guide helps remove any guesswork and allows your cleaning staffs to keep track of which colors are designated for specific areas throughout any type of facility. The chart comes with recommended color-coding commonly used and a sec-tion for you to customize for your specific facility. Perhaps the biggest benefit of Continental’s new ColorGuard™ line is its ease of use. The products come readymade to be designated, eliminating the need for addi-tional labor to identify them with stickers or other markings. The ColorGuard™ usage guide pro-vides a reinforcing communications tool for cleaning staffs, easing the ongoing need to educate them on the importance of controlling cross-contamination. CM Circle Product Information no. 154 This content was provided by Continental Commercial Products as part of a paid advertisement. For more information, please contact Continental directly at 1-800-325-1051 or www.ContinentalCommercialProducts.com. www.cmmonline.com 25
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