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December 5, 2025
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Category: Indoor Air Quality
Is the Air in Your Facility Making People Sick?
September 30, 2025
We spend 90% of our lives indoors — at work, in classrooms, in hospitals, in spaces meant to keep us safe. But here’s the catch:
All About Measles: Facts and Tips to Reduce Back-to-School Risk
August 6, 2025
By: Salah Qutaishat, PhD Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Measles outbreak fears continue to rise as children return to school this fall. While The World Health Organization
Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV): Everything You Need to Know About the Surging Respiratory Virus
January 29, 2025
By: Salah Qutaishat, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Ph.D Rising cases of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in China and the United States have recently increased fears of another
Spring Break: Cleaning and Maintenance Priorities While School is Closed
January 21, 2025
As spring break quickly approaches, it’s an opportune time for facility managers to coordinate and prioritize specialty maintenance projects while K-12 schools, universities and colleges
What Makes Outsourcing Facility Management a Smart Move for Public Schools
December 20, 2024
If you’re struggling with facility management (FM) at your school, you’re not alone. The industry is changing at breakneck speed, with tech advancements like the
Winter Break: Cleaning and Maintenance Priorities While School is Closed
December 15, 2024
As winter break quickly approaches, it’s an opportune time for facility managers to coordinate and prioritize specialty maintenance projects while K-12 schools, universities and colleges
Celebrate Clean Air Month with These Services
October 28, 2024
In 1972, the American Lung Association (ALA) instated “Clean Air Week” in May to inform the public about how air quality can affect one’s respiratory
How CARES Act Benefits Help Implement Disinfection Services in Your Education Facility
October 28, 2024
In December 2020, Congress passed a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package to support Americans while they navigated the new way of life during the coronavirus
How to Get Cleaner Air This Spring in Your Office Building
October 28, 2024
In our recent blog, “Top Hazards of Dust in the Workplace,” we explore the many health threats posed by lingering dust particles in your work
What Are the Different Kinds of Air Purification?
October 28, 2024
Over the past year and a half, we’ve all become more conscious of the air we breathe. Many of us have found comfort gathering outdoors,
Why Personal Air Quality Meters Are More Important Now Than Ever
October 28, 2024
While the air we breathe is all around us, we can’t see it with the naked eye. As a result, we don’t often think about
Yes, You Can Disinfect the Air in Your Facility During Covid-19. Here’s How
October 25, 2024
When the novel coronavirus rose to prominence one year ago, scientists scrambled to learn more about the nature of the virus and how it most
5 Tips for Maintaining an HVAC System
October 25, 2024
Your building’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is among its most important features. A high-quality, properly functioning HVAC system keeps employees, guests, and
Air Filtration and the Delta Variant – How Cleaning the Air in the Room can Help Stop the Spread
October 24, 2024
Despite the swift rollout of highly effective vaccines against COVID-19, this pandemic is far from over. We now find ourselves in a race against the
CDC / ASHRAE Standards Related to Air Filtration
October 24, 2024
The world has learned many lessons from this ongoing pandemic, and we’re bound to learn many more by the time we’ve gotten past it. One
Successful Facilities Services Programs Positively Impact the Quality of Life of Resident Students
October 23, 2024
A school is only as successful as its students. Many factors impact student retention and learning outcomes, but few are more potent than the quality
It’s Cold Outside. Here’s How to Ensure Better Indoor Air Quality
October 22, 2024
The fresh air is good for us, but many of us don’t receive the amount of outdoor air our lungs and souls crave — this
HVAC vs Air Purification
October 22, 2024
Maintaining clean and comfortable indoor air is essential for occupant health, safety, and happiness. These days, indoor air quality (IAQ) has become a hotter topic
Indoor Air Quality Monitors: What They Do and What Is Best for Your Building?
October 22, 2024
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has come into greater focus over the past year and a half due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. After all, SARS-CoV-2
October was National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month! What Takeaways Did You Have?
October 22, 2024
October has come and gone this year, but before you turn your attention to the holidays and other end-of-year festivities, take some time to reflect
The Best Air Filters/Purification Systems for your Building’s Rooms
October 22, 2024
We might not be able to see the air that surrounds us, but the quality of said air can nevertheless have a major impact on
Coronavirus Disinfection: Get Into Your Most Hard-to-Reach Areas with Misting Disinfectant
October 18, 2024
No matter where you work or spend most of your time, it’s now more important than ever that your immediate environment is clean and disinfected.
Breathe Easier: HVAC Remedies for COVID-19
October 18, 2024
As more and more businesses reopen in the midst of the current COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, they must all make a concerted effort to maximize the health
Top Prep Tips for Getting Schools Ready for the 2022-2023 School Year
October 11, 2024
School won’t be in session for another month or so, but facility managers must use this time to get their facilities back in tip-top shape for
Indoor Air Quality: The Invisible Force Behind Your School’s Success
October 1, 2024
IAQ has the same impact on human health as does the outside environment. However, IAQ is typically two to five times more polluted, and in
Common Indoor Air Pollutants in Schools and How to Mitigate Them
August 9, 2024
Indoor air pollution in schools is no small matter. Indeed, maintaining indoor air quality is a critical component of a healthy and productive learning environment. Poor air quality can lead
Sustainability Initiatives in Office Facility Management: Green Practices and Benefits
April 20, 2024
Earth Day and springtime, serve as reminders of the critical role sustainability plays in office facility management. Incorporating green practices is no longer just a trend but
Top Cleaning and Maintenance Services to Invest in For Your Commercial Office
November 9, 2023
The physical condition and cleanliness of commercial offices are more than just operational concerns — they are reflections of the company’s values and professionalism. A well-maintained office can
How to Prevent Contamination in Cleanrooms, Data Centers, and More
September 29, 2023
Contamination control is a cardinal principle in cleanrooms and data centers. Even the most minuscule cleanroom contamination can wreak havoc, jeopardizing research, damaging equipment, and compromising data