Chlorine often gets a bad reputation, especially in the cleaning industry. It’s often stigmatized for toxic and corrosive qualities, a pungent smell and irritating effects to the eyes and respiratory system. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) won’t even consider any products containing chlorine for its Safer Choice Read more…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated ventilation guidelines for mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in indoor facilities. The revised CDC guidance was developed in conjunction with a new standard from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHARE) and provides detailed Read more…
With so many new products being released in the flooring market, staying current is critical. On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 1 p.m. CT, you can learn what you need to know via CMM’s free webinar Trends in Hard Floors: What You Need to Know About Today’s Hard Floor Materials Read more…
SC Johnson, parent company of SC Johnson Professional, recently announced two partnerships in the company’s continued efforts to aid in malaria abatement in Africa. SC Johnson has entered into a new public-private partnership with the government of Kenya. The agreement calls for the government to distribute SC Johnson’s spatial repellent products to Read more…
State VOC regulations are in a constant state of flux as demonstrated by Michigan and Colorado that both recently revised their Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) regulations that will impact the formulations of numerous household and commercial cleaning products. Colorado. On January 25, 2023, Colorado published its revised VOC regulations that Read more…
On Dec. 29, 2022, the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) was enacted into law, which will have a huge impact on manufacturers and distributors of body washes, cleansing wipes, and other cosmetic products when it goes into effect on Dec. 29, 2023. Under the Federal Food, Drug, Read more…