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SC Johnson Professional® announced the launch of its Targeted Hygiene Program to help break the chain of infection in workplaces and public facilities. In collaboration with Elizabeth A. Scott, PhD, hygiene expert and Scientific Advisory Board Member of the International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene (IFH), SC Johnson Professional® developed the program with new guidance aimed at facility managers to help them improve facility hygiene behavior at the moments of high-risk infection transmission.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Feb. 1, 2021 –   SC Johnson Professional revealed the finalists of this year’s Happy Hands dispenser design contest, which promotes the importance of hand washing and sanitizing at school. From a germ-busting soap dispenser to a rocket ship “blasting off” germs into space, the public can now choose their favorite soap dispenser design by K-12 students across the U.S.

Handwashing is an integral part of reducing the spread of germs. However, increased handwashing coupled with low temperatures and humidity can result in skin dryness, irritation, itching and even cracking or bleeding. These skin reactions are referred to as irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) [1].

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.

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.

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. 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — August 15, 2020 –  Ready, set, DRAW! Registration for SC Johnson Professional’s Happy Hands dispenser design contest is now open.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.