Productivity and Efficiency

Maximizing Efficiency: How Smart Restroom Technology Reduces Costs in High-Traffic Venues

“We need to do more with less” is a refrain high-traffic venue Facility Managers know all too well. With increasing staffing challenges, rising supply costs and higher customer expectations, the call for increased restroom efficiency and cost reduction in maintenance operations is greater than ever. To increase productivity and grow customer satisfaction, facilities teams need to reinvent processes and move past traditional fixed cleaning schedules.

Productivity and Efficiency

Onvation^® Customer Success Story

JLL^® saved over $35,000 on labor using real-time alerts

Environment

10 Trends in Sustainability and How They Could Impact Your Business

Climate change is one of the biggest public health crises we're facing. But what does that mean for your business and how can you adapt?

Explore 10 sustainability trends impacting businesses globally and opportunities for change – from adopting a circular economy mindset to changing investor attitudes.

Health and Safety

Smart, Clean Restrooms Can Help Reduce Germ Transmission in Healthcare Facilities

Even before the pandemic, unsanitary restroom conditions were bothersome and often included smelly odors, splattered surfaces, and no toilet paper or soap. The goal is often to get in and get out as quickly and with as little contact as possible. As visitation restrictions loosen and foot traffic increases in hospitals and healthcare facilities, the odds are stacking up for increased healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). In fact, according to the National Library of Medicine, multiple research studies have found that poor cleaning of surfaces within health care facilities is a major source of HAIs because of the transmission of microorganisms, like MRSA[1]

Health and Safety, Productivity and Efficiency

The Hidden Hygiene Risks of Breakrooms and Shared Spaces in Industrial Facilities

Overlooked hygiene risks in shared spaces can impact productivity, compliance and efficiency. Learn how to tackle immediate hygiene gaps, reduce downtime and build a long-term strategy that keeps your facility running smoothly.

Productivity and Efficiency, Health and Safety

Maximizing Operational Efficiency: The Critical Role of Hygiene in Industrial Facilities

Unlock the secret to operational efficiency by making hygiene a strategic priority. Learn how small changes in cleaning practices can drive productivity, reduce downtime and enhance safety — for a more streamlined and successful facility.

Productivity and Efficiency, Wypall

Industrial Wipes vs. Reusable Rags

Rags and reusables have long been cleaning staples in industrial and manufacturing facilities because of perceived cost, efficiency and sustainability benefits.

But did you know that these perceptions don’t match up with reality?

Productivity and Efficiency

Strategies for Reducing Germ Spread in Industrial Facilities

Proactive hygiene management is essential in industrial facilities to minimize downtime, reduce costs and protect productivity. By targeting high-risk areas and optimizing cleaning protocols, you can address hidden risk that safeguard operations. Discover strategies to keep your facility running at peak performance.

Health and Safety

A Guide to Keeping Students Safe from the Spread of Germs

Learn how to combat the spread of illnesses in schools during the cold and flu season. Use this guide as a checklist to effectively clean around school grounds and select the best products during the procurement process that help to minimize the spread of germs.

Health and Safety

How to Prepare Your Facility for Cold and Flu Season: Essential Hygiene Practices

Discover how proactive hygiene strategies can safeguard your facility during cold and flu season. Learn essential tips for maintaining cleanliness, boosting employee health and enhancing your facility's reputation

Productivity and Efficiency

Retain Janitorial Staff in a Competitive Labor Market Using Smart Restroom Technology

Smart restroom technology isn’t just about improving efficiency — it’s a powerful tool for retaining janitorial staff in a competitive labor market. By streamlining tasks and enhancing job satisfaction, facility managers can create a more rewarding work environment while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and tenant satisfaction.

Health and Safety

6 Tips to Improve Hygiene in the Workplace

Learn how to elevate workplace hygiene with 6 actionable strategies to promote cleanliness, help reduce the risk of illness spread and improve productivity. Keep hygiene front and center in your workspace.

Health and Safety

10 Workplace Hygiene Tips to Reduce the Spread of Germs

Did you know that workplaces with higher hygiene standards experience up to 80% fewer instances of productivity loss from illness? Dive into this article to gain actionable insights every business should implement and transform your facility into a healthier, more productive space.

Health and Safety

Norovirus FAQ

Learn about norovirus, a highly contagious virus that causes stomach and intestinal inflammation. Our FAQ cover symptoms, prevention, and treatment options to keep you and your workplace healthy. Stay informed with Kimberly-Clark Professional.

Productivity and Efficiency, Health and Safety

How to Solve Restroom Challenges: Maintaining Optimal Cleanliness

Struggling to keep your facility’s restrooms clean with limited resources? Discover effective strategies to enhance hygiene, optimize cleaning schedules and improve user satisfaction. Get practical solutions for facility managers facing the challenges of restroom maintenance.

Health and Safety

12-Step Handwashing Guide: Improve Workplace Hygiene

Discover why proper handwashing is essential for preventing illness and maintaining hygiene in high-traffic environments. This guide covers the science behind effective handwashing, key tips for improving hygiene and insights into how it can boost productivity and reduce absenteeism in workplaces.

Productivity and Efficiency, Environment

Sustainable Supplier Checklist: A Strategic Tool for Responsible Procurement

Use this checklist to evaluate your supplier's sustainability practices. By focusing on key sustainability criteria such as material sourcing transparency and product life cycle management, uncover the strategies for identifying suppliers that will support you in achieving your sustainability objectives.

Productivity and Efficiency, Environment

How ESG Drives Employee Satisfaction in the Modern Workplace

Employees are seeking more than a paycheck; they're looking for work that aligns with their values and positively impacts the communities around them. Learn how ESG factors contribute to a more fulfilled workforce, how you can implement these practices within your organization and five trends to start preparing for.

Health and Safety

FAQs for Facility Managers and Procurement Managers

Get your cleaning questions answered to enhance the hygiene standards of your facility, help minimize the risk of germ spread and create a welcoming environment that prioritizes the well-being of everyone who enters.

Productivity and Efficiency

Onvation Customer Success Story

Restroom satisfaction more than doubled at Alabama manufacturing facility*

Health and Safety

Hygiene in the Workspace: The Unseen Pillar of Employee Health and Productivity

A clean workspace is intrinsically linked to employee health and productivity. Discover how maintaining spotless restrooms and effective hygiene practices can prevent illness, boost morale and enhance overall performance.

Productivity and Efficiency, Environment

The Strategic Significance of Traceability in Recycling

Discover the transformative power of traceability in recycling. Learn how meticulous tracking can revolutionize waste management, boost operational efficiency and enhance your brand's environmental credentials. Explore the strategies and technologies driving this shift.

Environment

The RightCycle™ Program: Pioneering Sustainability Through Recycling

A Conversation with Lisa Charles, RightCycle^™ Specialist

Explore The RightCycle™ Program, the first of its kind in recycling non-hazardous personal protective equipment (PPE) and polypropylene wipes. Learn how this manufacturer-led initiative can empower your business to make a substantial impact on sustainability goals and streamline your waste management efforts.

Productivity and Efficiency

Mastering the Art of Waste Walks: From Preparations to Direct Observations

Did you know that only 2% of organizations achieve or exceed their sustainability goals? The challenge isn't due to a lack of effort but rather unexpected hurdles in the quest for sustainability.

Health and Safety, Productivity and Efficiency

Are Microfiber Cloths the Best Choice for Your Cleaning Routine?

Going Back to School for Surface Hygiene

Explore why reusable microfiber cloths may not be as hygienic as commonly thought. Discover insights from three independent case studies on cross-contamination risks and disinfection effectiveness, comparing them with the reliability of disposable wipes in maintaining cleanliness.

Productivity and Efficiency

Beyond the Walk: Maximize the Impact of Your Waste Walk Insights

Maximize your waste walk impact by discovering how to overcome common challenges, prioritize improvement efforts, and translate insights into action plans. 

Health and Safety, Productivity and Efficiency

Office Cleaning Checklist: Steps to Enhance Employee Health and Reduce the Spread of Germs

Uncover the surprising germ hotspots lurking in your office and master the art of maintaining a healthier workplace. From keyboard hygiene to restroom cleanliness, ensure your office cultivates productivity and well-being with our comprehensive cleaning guide

Health and Safety

Jet Air Dryers vs. Single-Use Paper Towels: Which is More Effective for Restroom Hygiene?

Uncover the surprising truth: single-use paper towels outshine jet air dryers as a more effective method of drying hands and helping to reduce germ transmission. Explore the science, convenience and sustainability factors behind their effectiveness. Discover why paper towels are the champions of restroom hygiene.

Productivity and Efficiency, Environment

Rise of “the Tripledemic” – Frequently Asked Questions and Preventive Actions

Prepare for the "tripledemic" as influenza, COVID-19, and RSV converge, posing significant health risks. Learn key strategies to prevent disease spread, from effective handwashing to using compatible cleaning products.

Arm yourself with Kimberly-Clark Professional products to confidently combat this health crisis.

Wypall, Productivity and Efficiency

Protecting Capital Investment for Manufacturers

Industrial manufacturers worldwide share concerns about the challenges affecting the global economy and their businesses, such as pricing, labor, supply chain and energy.

Wypall, Productivity and Efficiency

Do you know the true cost of your facility's downtime?

Most manufacturing production managers will likely agree that managing downtime is a top workday priority. When managed well, downtime can help boost efficiency, production and profitability. However, when mismanaged, downtime can strain production and create various downstream issues until a solution is found.

Environment

University of Cincinnati Chemistry Department Adopts Organic Solution to Reduce Solid Waste

Over the years, university laboratories go through thousands of single-use lab coats and nitrile gloves. Read the case study to learn how The RightCycle™ Program helped the University of Cincinnati keep more than 650 pounds of used PPE out of landfills.

Environment

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Taps Program to Recycle Used Gloves

Sierra Nevada’s commitment to sustainability is evident throughout the company. This case study highlights how The RightCycle™ Program helped the first company to achieve platinum zero-waste certification become even more sustainable with its gloves.

Productivity and Efficiency

Maximizing Your Break: A School Facility Manager’s Summer Maintenance Checklist

As a facility manager, you are no stranger to the demanding nature of summer maintenance. With rising pressure to ensure optimal conditions, every aspect of cleaning, restoring and preparing a welcoming learning environment matters. While restrooms are on the top of the list to maintain, it can be easy to overlook the critical upkeep of soap, towel and tissue dispenser fixtures. Neglect can lead to time-consuming and reactive fixes down the line, disrupting operations, increasing work-orders and frustrating staff and students alike.

Health and Safety

Understanding the whys of hand hygiene

Washing your hands is something you’ve probably known how to do for practically your entire life, but have you ever stopped to think about the process? Or have you ever wondered if the types of products used really matter? Hot water or cold? Antimicrobial soap or regular? Paper towels or air? This resource will help to demystify the process and allow you to make better decisions about the products and protocols you use to wash your hands in the future.

Health and Safety

Cleaning vs. Sanitizing vs. Disinfecting

Knowing the difference when it comes to cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting can help keep surfaces and objects clean and germ-free, while ensuring the health and safety of ourselves and everyone around us.

Health and Safety

The 5 Dirtiest Places in Your Office Might Surprise You

Dirt can sometimes hide in the most obvious places. Collaboration and teamwork are the norm in today’s modern offices, but as co-workers meet in crowded conference rooms and huddle over computers exchanging ideas, they’re also sharing something else, germs.

Productivity and Efficiency, Wypall

Shop Towels and Rags vs. Disposable Wipes

When it comes to wiping a surface – whether it’s a counter or machine part – there’s a perception that using a rag or shop towel multiple times is less wasteful than using a disposable wipe.

Health and Safety

Protective Eyewear that Performs and Looks Great

The world of manufacturing is tough on PPE. That’s why KleenGuard’s® Nemesis™ protective eyewear comes in a wide variety of styles for varying light conditions, head sizes and magnification needs.

Health and Safety

The KleenGuard® G29 Chemical Glove

The balance between safety and productivity is important. This video shows how KleenGuard® G29 chemical glove with Dual-Dex technology performs better than a competitor’s glove when it comes to chemical resistance.

Health and Safety

The Power of KleenGuard® Apparel

Does your PPE power your productivity? In this video we put athletes through a physical workout to test their productivity while wearing PPE. KleenGuard apparel with reflex design is 7.5 times less likely to tear. Human-centric engineering and comfort is what separates KleenGuard protective clothing from other PPE.

Health and Safety

Looking Ahead with a COVID-19 Crisis Management Leader

As part of Kimberly-Clark Professional’s response to COVID-19, we quickly formed a crisis response team tasked with managing the business through the pandemic and communicating changes to the company. Tracy Doucet was appointed to lead this team.