facility focus the greatest degree of effective soil removal when compared to other cleaning processes. “Traditional cleaning procedures, like string mopping, not only limit soil removal but also contribute to cross-contamination when mops and buckets are used in multi-ple areas,” adds Sheldon. The best example of this is the janitor who mops the restroom then uses the same mop to clean the floor in a kitchen area, unknowingly bringing germs and bac-teria from the restroom into the area where food is prepared and consumed. way of reducing the possible transmission of harmful germs and bacteria from one person to another. Virtually no surfaces in restrooms are desirable to touch, especially surfaces of toilets and urinals, whose flush handles harbor high levels of germs and bacteria. Some manufacturers even offer toilets with touch-free seat cleaning technology. Although recent studies have shown that the toilet seat is one of the least germ and bacteria-ridden areas in a restroom, the stigma remains that touching a toilet seat can be detrimental to one’s health. More rudimentary and certainly less automated no-touch devices include things like kick plates on doors and other door-opening devices. Some facilities have realized that any hygiene benefits had by offering toilets and urinals that automatically flush and no-touch hand washing and drying devices are eliminated when patrons have to grab con-taminated handles and push dirty doors to exit a room. To solve this conundrum, simple devices that are activated by stepping on a lever with one’s foot, which causes the locking mechanism to deactivate and the door to open, have been installed — most notably in high-traffic restrooms. As the commercial cleaning industry — and society as a whole — becomes more cognizant of the risks associated with touching contaminated surfaces, we can expect to see an increasing number of no-touch, touchless or touch-free devices in all areas of facilities. Fewer touch points — be it in a restroom, office setting or a school environment — reduces the opportunity for cross-contami-nation. The alternative is a built environment with numerous contaminated surfaces that contribute to decreased productivity through sick employees and the constant need for custodial professionals to clean and disinfect surfaces. CM A Totally Touch-free Experience While no-touch, touchless or touch-free devices are often associated with soap, hand sanitizer and paper towel dispensers, hand dryers and spray and vacuum or spray and squeegee systems, they also cover other things that reduce touch points. Auto-flush toilets and urinals are another "RAPIDLY GROWING NATIONAL JANITORIAL SERVICE PROVIDER SEEKS SR. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE" "Are you looking for an opportunity to join a company that can provide virtually unlimited growth potential? A West Coast-based na-tional provider of building maintenance serv-ices is seeking a high-energy business development professional who has the right qualifications and skills to help grow their company rapidly." QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of seven years’ experience in Janitorial / Facilities Maintenance Serv-ices in business development Ability to travel nationally Proven communication skills, both writ-ten & verbal Proven track record in business devel-opment Technical skills using PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, MS Word, OutLook, CRM, and Contact Management Software Degree preferred SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience, $100k+ Health Insurance & bonus program in-cluded [email protected] PHONE: 925-818-2593 Circle Product Information no. 206 on page 32 Circle Product Information no. 220 on page 32 36 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • June 2010
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