In a typical year, over 7 million teachers, administrators and staff and 55 million students would be prepping to go back to school this month. But we all know that 2020 has been anything but typical, and the coronavirus has made the school year uncertain for all of America’s students and educators.  Across the country,...Read More

Hospital janitorial staff are trained to regularly clean high-touch points to reduce the spread of COVID-19, including bed rails, nurse call buttons, elevator buttons and door handles. But are there areas staff may be overlooking?  According to Infection Control Today, there are five high-touch points often ignored by cleaning staff:  Smartphones  Not exclusive to hospitals,...Read More

In our last blog post, we focused on ways offices could better configure their workspaces to keep staff healthy and reduce the risk transmission of coronavirus. This month, we are narrowing down that focus even more to talk about what individual employees can do to create safer spaces.  Wipe Smarter  When most people clean, they...Read More

What is the most significant innovation in the cleaning industry in the last 100 years? The answer may surprise you, but hear us out: It’s microfiber. Yes, microfiber — the densely-constructed fabric made from nylon and polyester. These fibers, when woven together, form a net-like fabric featuring millions of teeny tiny spaces that trap moisture,...Read More

Practicing proper hand hygiene is one of the most important things you can do to prevent the spread of germs and protect yourself and others from coronavirus. Make sure you are washing your hands thoroughly by checking out this video from Johns Hopkins University, and visit our online catalog to stock up on soap, paper...Read More

Impact’s name is more than just a tagline. With every product, they strive to make a positive impact. That’s why we are proud to carry their entire product offering here at Dutch Hollow Supplies.  Easier, Safer, Better What kind of products does Impact Products manufacture to make your life and work easier, safer and better?...Read More

Everyone dreads the arrival of cold and flu season, but business owners tend to dread it the most. Just one sick team member can disrupt the whole workflow of your facility, spreading germs throughout. Soon, it seems like everyone is sick, reducing productivity.  When it comes to surviving flu season, prevention is key. Here are...Read More

If you’re a cleaning professional, there are certain tasks you do day-in, day-out. You can probably do them with your eyes closed by now. While reaching that level of experience is beneficial in many ways, it also puts us at risk of cutting corners and getting a little too comfortable on the job. When you...Read More

If you’re a facility manager or building service contractor, we know you’re always on the hunt for ways to save money. One of the best ways to reduce your expenses is to properly maintain your cleaning equipment and do your own light repairs when needed. Fortunately, floor machines are more durable and reliable than ever...Read More

Summer is nearly over, and soon, school hallways will be filling with students, teachers and staff. These last few weeks before the first day of the new school year are the ideal time for some deep cleaning, especially in your school’s cafeteria.  Cafeterias are one of the most challenging places to clean in schools because...Read More