On September 2, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their ban on 19 antibacterial ingredients that are commonly found in soap, body wash, and other consumer goods. Companies have a year to change their formulas or remove products containing any of these chemicals from retail. By September 2017, all businesses will need to…
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Restroom-Finding Apps Could Bring in the Customers
Everyone has been there during a visit to a new or familiar city, while leisurely strolling around, suddenly, they need to GO. Many Americans and tourists visiting the United States have found themselves in this situation. It is especially prominent in New York City, as there are up to 30,000 citations of public urination every…
Hygiene Tips for Your Business: Photography Studios
Photography studios are visited by people of all ages who want to have professional portraits taken to remember significant times in their lives, such as new babies, engagements, and to update a family portrait with their more grown-up children. To keep their employees and customers healthy and safe, these businesses need the right tools and…
Get Your Facilities Ready, the Freshmen are Coming!
During the summer, colleges and universities hold multiple, mandatory orientations for incoming first-year undergraduates. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 13.2 million college freshmen entered a four-year institution in 2015. Each class size can vary from less than 2,000 to over 9,000 individuals. Thus, each session may host at least a few…
Music Festivals: So Many People, So Many Germs
They’re loud, sweaty, fun, hot, dirty, and a dream come true for those in their teens and beyond. Summer is the season for music festivals and unlike your average concert, these can last several days and host hundreds of bands all in one place. They are wildly popular too, with Coachella seeing 99,000 attendees per day,…
Hygiene Tips for Your Business: Health and Country Clubs
Summer is the season to spend more time outside. Those with club memberships will find themselves out at the pool or on the golf course more often for the next few months. Both the golf and health club industries are vast, with around 29 million golfers in the United States and 55 million members of…
Workplace Essentials proudly announces ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Workplace Essentials, a woman-owned business specializing in the design and maintenance of eco-friendly restroom hygiene products and services for commercial businesses and public facilities, is proud to receive the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 certification. “The pride we all feel resonates throughout the entire company, as everyone worked together and played an important role in achieving this…
Toxic Shock Syndrome and Tampons
Here’s what all women should know about tampon use and Toxic Shock Syndrome! Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a rare but sudden, potentially fatal condition. This life-threatening infection is caused by the presence of a bacteria belonging to the staph bacteria family that can grow and release toxins into the bloodstream if conditions are favorable….
Gilbert the Germ and your Holiday Travels!
Gilbert’s back with more action than ever! Christmas and the holidays are right around the corner! This is the season of sharing and if there’s one thing you should know about Gilbert- it’s that he definitely loves sharing! In his latest video, Gilbert wants you to know that while you’re visiting family, he is your…
The Holiday Season is upon us!
Black Friday has come and gone, but holiday shopping is long from over! As we reach the crunch time for rounding up all those gifts, the stores are sure to be filled with endless shoppers. And with that, comes the crowd, the nonexistent parking spot, the never-ending bathroom line, and of course, the importance to…
Women vs. Men: Whose bathroom is the dirtiest?
Obviously no one likes a gross and dirty bathroom, but whose is worse- men’s or women’s? It’s possible that it could be both! Picture this: You see overflowing toilets impossible to use, clogged drains reeking of foul odors, there’s no air freshener to take care of the smelly air, and to top it all off,…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us once again. While we all enjoy shopping for the perfect gift for that special person, it is important to remember, holiday cheer is not the only thing being spread around, so are germs. Holiday Shopping can be Hazardous to Your Health You may not…
The Green in Hygiene 