Controlled environments are important for precise and sensitive tasks, which is why cleanrooms are often used in science and industry. In industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, and electronics, even microscopic particles can compromise the...
One fundamental truth often gets overlooked in the rush to improve patient care and efficiency: when employees thrive, organizations succeed. A hospital can have cutting-edge technology and a world-class facility. Still, the system falters without the people who clean...
According to the CDC’s statistics, seasonal influenza (the flu) cases continue to increase nationwide. In fact, as of the last week of 2024, the agency estimates there have been at least 5.3 million illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations, and 2,700 deaths from flu so far...
It is essential to keep the floors in commercial and industrial spaces clean, safe, and professionally maintained. The flooring of any building, whether an office or a hospital, has a major influence on visitors' first impressions of the entire establishment....
According to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14644, the standard that regulates cleanrooms, a cleanroom is “a room in which the concentration of airborne particles is controlled and which is constructed and used in a manner to minimize the...
The story of Servicon is the story of our people. Enio Martinez, Servicon’s Executive Vice President and head of Operations, which is the engine of our company, has a personal history everyone should hear. In fact, the Los Angeles Times agreed with our assessment and...
En español At times, workers may be required to work in hot environments for long periods. When the human body is unable to maintain a normal temperature, heat illness can occur. Heat illness can be very serious and may result in death. It is also important to...
How Servicon attracts, hires, and retains the best workers in the industry It is no secret that the employee turnover rate in the janitorial and commercial cleaning services industry is high. Estimates vary, but one in-depth study found the rate averages 200% but can...
Candida auris (C. auris) is a highly infectious yeast—a type of fungus. It is drug-resistant, highly contagious, can live for weeks—if not months—on surfaces, and is often deadly. According to the CDC, more than one in three patients with an invasive C. auris...
"What are the most common healthcare-acquired infections?" is a question we are asked a lot at Servicon. The answer depends on a variety of factors, such as the environment (hospital surgery rooms vs. non-healthcare, for example) and population (healthy adults vs....
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the goal of some commercial cleaning services providers was to have the facility look clean. If it looked clean, most people, including building owners and occupants, assumed it was clean. However, the pandemic turned the spotlight on...
Keeping up with innovative technologies is vital for any successful commercial cleaning services provider. At Servicon, we are always on the lookout for technologies that can increase productivity, protect worker health, are more sustainable, and reduce client costs....
Industry Experts React to Updated CDC GuidelinesBy ServiconThe CDC gave us a lot to talk about when it updated its guidelines regarding cleaning and disinfecting best practices to protect against COVID-19. Declaring that the chance of catching COVID-19 from a surface...
A lot of misinformation surrounds using fogging/misting devices to disinfect. Some companies are employing them with disinfectants not approved for use in this equipment by the EPA and without following CDC guidelines.
Antimicrobial surface coatings are being promoted as a way to keep your facilities virus-free for up to seven days. Yet the reality is more complicated and, currently, these surfaces provide less of a solution than we might wish.
Servicon has partnered with The Infection Prevention Strategy (TIPS) to give us access to a network of top researchers, epidemiologists, and other scientists specializing in infection prevention. This partnership assures all Servicon products, equipment use, and methodologies are science-backed and the information we share has been vetted for accuracy
Read about the new laws in California that affect the janitorial companies and the clients they provide service too, such as Classification of Independent Contractors (AB 5), Specified Lactation Accommodations (SB 142), Additional Paid Family Leave (SB 83) and more
Smart healthcare administrators understand the vital role of EVS in reducing HAIs, promoting safety, and improving patient satisfaction scores, but in-house teams can prove expensive. If you outsource, you can check a provider’s quality by reviewing it EVS training program.
The California Labor Commission found The Cheesecake Factory and its janitorial contractor and subcontractor jointly liable for more than $4.5 million in lost custodial wages and fines. The SB-588 law holds all parties involved liable for labor violations.
The benefits of Internet of Things (IoT) devices are of great interest to many facility managers directly responsible for budget control, staff optimization, and tenant experience. Discover how IoT can help you meet your facility maintenance and custodial goals.
Executive promotions ensure Servicon can anticipate and meet evolving client needs in custodial industry
Servicon Systems Inc. Chairman Michael Mahdesian has been nominated and confirmed to serve as a member of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce (LACC) Board of Directors for a three-year term, beginning in 2017.
A detailed RFP process drives the highly competitive janitorial industry. Consequently, evaluators often miss important criteria considerations that can tremendously impact the business outcomes they are hoping for. Would a public or private organization better meet...
Most people will agree that it is much easier (and cheaper) to prevent a potential problem rather than solve an existing one. For building maintenance, unfortunately, things are not that simple. Most facility managers recognize that preventive measures help mitigate...