News & Views
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5 January 2021
Windex® Multi-Surface Cleaners Now Approved for use on Plexiglas® Acrylic Sheet and Other Surfaces*
Charlotte, N.C. – January 5, 2021 – SC Johnson Professional, a total solutions provider for industrial, institutional and healthcare users, announced some of its Windex® multi-surface cleaners are now available to clean more than just glass. The solutions have been tested and approved for use on Plexiglas® MC and G Grade Acrylic Sheets, which are most commonly used as safety shields.Find out more
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2 November 2020
The Holiday Guest That No One Invited – Foodborne Illness
When people think of the holidays, the focus is on the time spent gathering with family, friends and colleagues to celebrate the ‘most wonderful time of year.’ While most are centering on the happy aspect of the holiday celebrations, the possibility of foodborne illness grows if food service handlers aren’t properly washing their hands or sanitizing food preparation services.Find out more
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25 September 2020
The History of Happy Hands
Happy Hands, a contest that asks students in the 50 United States and District of Columbia attending K-12 schools to design a soap dispenser that conveys the importance of proper hand hygiene in a creative manner, kicked off August 15.Find out more
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3 September 2020
Registration is Now Open for SC Johnson Professional’s 2020 Happy Hands Contest
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — August 15, 2020 – Ready, set, DRAW! Registration for SC Johnson Professional’s Happy Hands dispenser design contest is now open.Find out more
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20 August 2020
Stay Safe with Mosquito Awareness
World Mosquito Day, August 20, is a commemoration of the historic discovery that female mosquitos transmit malaria between humans, laying the foundation for scientists all over the world to better understand mosquito-human disease transmission.Find out more
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13 August 2020
Back to School Tips for a Successful and Clean School Year
When preparing to reopen, facility managers should take a wholistic approach to maintain a safe and healthy environment. From installing additional hand hygiene stations to properly cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces, consider the following best practices to help with a successful start to the new school year:Find out more
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12 May 2020
Floorcare Blues – When to Strip, Scrub or Recoat
Floors tend to experience the most wear and tear within a building. Well-maintained floors can generate a positive experience for customers and give unity to a facility. Knowing how to properly care for floors after long periods of high traffic and inclement weather is key in promoting a positive brand image and protecting one of a building’s most expensive assets – its floors.Find out more
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5 May 2020
How to Practice Safe Hand Hygiene
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day, which is a global call for workers across all industries to slow the spread of germs by handwashing. Proper handwashing includes using soap, water and washing for at least 20 seconds. A 2011 study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that washing with soap and water can reduce the presence of bacteria associated with diarrheal disease by up to 23% and slow the spread of harmful bacteria from fecal origin.Find out more
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29 April 2020
The State of the Heavy-Duty Hand Cleanser
Industrial workers frequently come into contact with a variety of contaminants and dirt, resulting in need of regular daily handwashing. Constant handwashing can lead to dehydrated and cracked skin, early symptoms of a common condition known as dermatitis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 90-95% of occupational skin disorders are related to contact dermatitis, with irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) accounting for 80% of cases.Find out more
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5 February 2020
Technical Bulletin on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2) from SC Johnson Professional
On December 31, 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) China Country Office was informed of cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology (unknown cause) detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (SARS CoV-2) was identified as the causative virus by Chinese authorities on January 7, 2020.Find out more
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4 December 2019
SC Johnson Professional Refresh™ Foam Soap Receives 2019 ISSA Innovation Award
Refresh™ Foam Soap by SC Johnson Professional has been named the winner of the 2019 ISSA Innovation Award in the Cleaning Agents categoryFind out more
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15 October 2019
SC Johnson Professional Releases Handwashing How-To Video
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Oct. 11, 2019 – SC Johnson Professional®, a total solutions provider for industrial, institutional and healthcare users, has released a handwashing how-to video to celebrate Global Handwashing Day, Oct. 15. The 59-second video features step-by-step instructions on proper techniques for effective handwashing.Find out more