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WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a move that could dramatically increase Americans’ exposure to hazardous chemicals, House Republicans have released the unofficial draft of a bill that would weaken the country’s primary chemical safety law. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) released the draft. The proposal would force the Environmental Protection Agency to speed up the approval of new toxic chemicals and weaken safety requirements for approval, even when companies fail to provide adequate safety data. It would also hinder EPA efforts to order company safety tests on chemicals of concern and weaken agency assessments of toxic...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Discreet cleaning maintains superior facility hygiene without disturbing guests. Mopster 2.0 from Hospeco Brands Group aligns perfectly with this ethos. Mopster 2.0 is a highly effective spray mop—with a cleaning solution built right in. It does an effective job without the need to break out a bucket-and-mop combo that might obstruct patrons or send the wrong brand message. Mopster 2.0, ideal for residential, commercial, and industrial cleaning operations, helps to improve ergonomics and efficiency while enabling discreet, ongoing cleaning during business hours. It’s part of Hospeco Brands Group’s Core Cleaning Products, a new lineup of durable facility-care essentials—spanning Dispensing...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—As sustainability initiatives have taken hold across corporate structures, companies have turned their attention to getting as much water as possible out of shipping and storing the cleaning chemicals they use to maintain facilities. More water means more weight. Shipping less water benefits everyone along the supply chain. It reduces packaging, carries less freight cost, uses less fuel, and generates fewer emissions. It also helps reduce handling and disposal costs. Super-concentrated cleaning formulas from CCP Direct address this need without sacrificing cleaning efficacy. In addition to delivering cleaners with the least amount of water possible, CCP Direct is also third-party green...

VISTA, CALIF.—The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that few saw coming just two or three years ago. “The industry hasn’t felt the squeeze yet because most of these data centers are still on the drawing board or under construction,” suggests Klaus Reichardt, CEO and Founder of Waterless No-Flush Urinals, Inc. “But that's about to change—and fast.” The numbers are staggering. A single data center can consume millions of gallons of water daily just to cool its microchips and equipment. This unprecedented demand is already straining...

What is the best way for hotels to reduce pests during the off-season? Hotels can reduce pest risk most effectively during the slower season by focusing on comprehensive inspections during times of lower guest occupancy as well as exclusion, early detection, and documentation. All of this is part of a hotel’s comprehensive integrated pest management (IPM) plan. With fewer guests on property, hotel teams have an opportunity to identify vulnerabilities, reinforce protocols and implement sustainable pest prevention strategies that help protect guest experience and property conditions year-round. In hospitality, the best guest experiences are seamless—the kind where nothing distracts from comfort,...

At Boutique Design New York in November, I was introduced to Nextac, “the next evolution in PTAC and VTAC technology.” It was the Nextac PTAC unit that caught my eye primarily because of its size. It protrudes only 6 inches from the wall compared to a traditional PTAC with a 12-inch protrusion. According to Ephoca, the maker of Nextac PTACs/VTACs, its PTACs uses 75 percent less power while recovering up to 80 percent of exhaust heat. Nextac units were designed to reduce carbon emissions and meet evolving regulations. ThermaSleeve insulation prevents air leakage to boost performance and lower energy costs....

At the Clean Show in August, I had an opportunity to chat with Charity Handley, owner of Match With Nature. Based in Australia and with a warehouse in New Jersey, Match With Nature is the maker of eco-friendly detergent sheets for laundromats, hotels, and other high-demand facilities. Handley told me that back in 2023 she was setting up a laundry mat in Sydney, Australia and was exploring detergent options for vending machines. With her history of allergies and skin conditions, and her goal of impacting the environment as little as possible, she decided to make detergent sheets with the best...

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Preliminary results of a nationwide study suggest that the disinfectant used to treat water before it is distributed through pipes may impact the incidence of Legionnaire’s disease in certain parts of the country. The findings were presented December 9 at the annual meeting of the Society for Risk Analysis in Washington, D.C. Waterborne diseases—caused by bacteria, viruses, and parasites—affect more than 7 million people in the United States every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). One of them is Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially severe pneumonia. It is caused by the bacterium Legionella, which grows in the pipes of water systems,...

NATIONAL REPORT—Commercial lodging facilities handle massive water volumes daily. Daily wastewater output from guestrooms, kitchens, and laundry services places continuous pressure on aging or undersized sewer infrastructure. When sewer issues emerge, the fallout often disrupts revenue, damages brand reputation, and requires costly emergency responses. Identifying repeat failure points and infrastructure risks can help facility operators take preemptive action before problems escalate. Undersized or Outdated Infrastructure Many hotels operate in buildings constructed decades ago with sewer systems designed for a lower capacity. As facilities expand services or add more rooms, outdated plumbing often fails to keep up with the demand. Pipe diameters that once...