As the U.S. economy rebounds, it is estimated that 45 percent of Americans are taking a summer vacation this year – with the most popular destinations being California, Florida, North Carolina and New York. There is one common theme with each of these destinations, the...
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When we think of youth hostels, many of us recall the travels of our college days. Bare bone accommodations, shared bathrooms and less then stellar service were expected. But thanks to the power of Millennials, this is all changing. Although this savvy demographic appreciates the...
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Each year, new chaotic weather patterns have become the norm for much of the U.S. From more frequent hurricanes, tornadoes and flooding, such as the recent flooding from Tropical Storm Bill, many commercial properties and homes are challenged with getting life back to normal after...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safer Choice Program allows consumers and other commercial users to quickly identify and choose effective products that are safer for families and pets and help protect the environment. This type of program is vital in a time where many...
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Once again, the scientific community has issued a study that offers further proof of the dangers that exist in today’s cleaning products. A research team from the University of Montreal Hospital Research Center in Canada recently found that products such as bleach, glass cleaner, detergents...
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Many manufacturers of cleaning products are capitalizing on the “green” movement by marketing their products as being eco-friendly. The reality is that many of these products could contain chemicals and be harmful for building occupants. The industry term for this phenomenon is “greenwashing.” A new...
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According to the Hotel Census Database, there are more than 156,000 hotels globally. That’s about 14.5 million guest rooms. With such a vast number of hotel rooms, there is a high chance that a guest room has a nefarious and often smelly past. A recent...
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From car wash providers to automotive dealerships and car rental agencies, there has been a marked rise in the need to meet and exceed customer expectations through effective odor management. Today, customers demand that cleaning solutions being used by these providers be safe and effective....
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Many automotive car facilities – including car washes and detailing businesses – are embracing the concept of providing eco-friendly odor management services. For many operators, the ability to effectively rid customers’ cars of foul odors provides unique up-selling opportunities, while also avoiding the use of...
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This spring and summer, NOAA is predicting periods of record warmth, especially in the West. In these regions, as well as other areas that typically experience summer temperatures in the 90s and beyond, this can understandably create significant challenges when it comes to dealing with...
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