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Keep up with the latest news and updates from National Wiper Alliance, as well as important changes and trends in the non-woven rag and wiper industry.


6 Ways to Encourage Cleanliness in Your Business

February 21, 2023 – From stocking up on janitorial supplies to setting up an organizational system, there are many ways you can encourage cleanliness in your business. Here are a few more tips to help keep your workplace clean. 1. Enforce Accountability for Clean Work Spaces Make sure everyone takes responsibility for their workspace, and encourage…

The Correct Way to Wash Your Hands

February 7, 2023 – According to the CDC, you need to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm, soapy water to prevent spreading germs. However, washing your hands the right way might be a bit more complicated than this. Below are the steps and tips to ensure you are washing your hands…

Tips to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

December 1, 2022 – As the weather gets cooler this time of year, many of us are focused on keeping our immune system strong, especially with the never-ending cases of COVID-19, sinus infections, and common colds that continue to cycle. We can all play a significant part in minimizing the spread of germs. A few…

Air Dryers Vs Paper Towels: Which Is Better?

November 1, 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic taught us how imperative it is to wash our hands regularly. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 2-10 million bacteria are at your fingertips at any given time. Washing and drying your hands is an easy way to keep the spread of infection low. Should you…

Quick and Effective Ways to Keep Your Bathroom Clean

October 1, 2022 – 5 Ways to Clean Up Your Bathroom Routine A clean bathroom in the workplace is essential to prohibiting the spread of germs and maintaining a safe environment. According to the AHCA, about 80% of disease-causing germs spread through people’s hands, many of which are initiated by touching the toilet handle, bathroom…

How to Keep Your Manufacturing Plant Clean and Sanitary

September 6, 2022 – Keeping a manufacturing plant clean is of utmost importance as it minimizes the risk of accidents and contamination. There are several things you can do to ensure that your manufacturing plant is clean and sanitary. For example, you can leave sanitary towels in common areas and near workstations to encourage employees…

How to Prevent COVID in Your Business Using Proper Sanitation Measures

August 2, 2022 – The COVID 19 pandemic was an eye-opening event for many people, especially business owners. Although it’s been over 2 years since the outbreak of COVID 19, protecting your business from another potential outbreak should still be a priority. Thankfully, with the right cleaning supplies in addition to proper hygiene protocols, you…

Why Clean Towels Are Vital for Washing Your Hands

April 13, 2022 – Your hand towels are way dirtier than you think they are. Dirty towels can carry a huge variety of microbes, and they’ve even been linked to spreading infectious diseases. You can’t keep your towels and hand wipes 100% germ-free, but you can limit the germ transmission by washing towels more than…

Why Nonwoven Wipes Are the Best Janitorial Supply

March 16, 2022 – This is nothing more versatile in the household, personal care, and institutional cleaning industry than wipes. There are many types of wipes that have been created throughout history, but the nonwoven ones are the best janitorial supply for cleaning. Here are some reasons why. Types of Wipes At some point, we…

5 Cleaning Products That Are Proven to Disinfect

February 17, 2022 – Having the right janitorial supplies on hand has taken on a new urgency since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not enough to have a visually clean space anymore. Your space has to be disinfected and cleaned. The right janitorial supplies make it easy to clean and disinfect your space. Learn about…

Cloth Towels Vs Paper Towels: Why Paper Towels Are Better

January 19, 2022 – You can save your business money by using cloth towels over paper towels. However, some downsides come with that difference in cost. One of them is that cloth towels can pick up bacteria, leading to various illnesses. They can then spread this around the area of your business if they are…

The Benefits of Quality Wiping Products

December 21, 2021 – In an office setting, there’s always a need for quality cleaning products and quality wiping products, particularly for the office’s janitorial supply. It’s estimated that between two and 10 million germs live in the average person’s elbows and fingertips. With so many germs, it’s essential to have items like antimicrobial towels…

The Best Janitorial Supplies to Keep Your Office Clean

October 19, 2021 – The recent COVID 19 pandemic has taught us a few things about keeping our office spaces clean. The right janitorial supplies help to promote a clean workspace. We carry must-have janitorial supplies that every office environment should have on-hand.  Here are some tips on stocking your cleaning supply closet Start With…

A Guide to Food Service Safety

September 22, 2021 – Food safety is critical for anyone involved in the restaurant or foodservice industry. Ensuring that the food produced in your kitchen is safe for consumption is essential to developing and maintaining a successful business. But given the reality that germs can live for around three hours on human hands, keeping your…

Back to the Office: How to Ensure Your Workplace Stays Sanitary

August 17, 2021 – When employees are poised to return to their previously abandoned desks, it’s important to ensure the office space is clean and sanitary, now more than ever. This will give everyone the peace of mind they need to work efficiently. Overall, maintaining a sanitary office environment is good for everyone’s health and…

5 Factors for Choosing the Right Sanitation Wipes

July 13, 2021 – Health and hygiene concerns fueled by the rapid spread of the COVID19 pandemic continue to drive the demand for medical wipes. The global wipe market was estimated at $14 billion and is expected to reach $24.3 billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 6.7%. Extensive use of sanitary wipes across different…

How Do Medical Offices Stay Clean?

June 17, 2021 – Everyone who walks into a medical office expects it to be clean and tidy. In a perfect world, it should also be as germ-free as possible. After all, everyone who comes into a medical office is either coming to get healthy or stay healthy. You must note that most of the…

Surprising Places Where Germs May Be Hiding in Your Office

If the current global COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it is that we need to be cleaning more often. Germs can live for up to three hours on your hands, which means that you might come in contact with germs more often than you think. What’s more, in an office space, you might be…

The Best Ways to Keep Your Business Clean and COVID-Safe

April 23, 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a significant toll on businesses. Even so, a recent poll from SCORE and small business trends shows that the outlook remains positive. Just about one-third of businesses view the future ‘somewhat optimistically,’ and 22% say they feel ‘very optimistic’ about what’s to come in the near…

How to Choose the Best Sanitation Products For Your Business

March 19, 2021 – Keeping your hands clean is incredibly important, especially because approximately 80% of illness-causing germs are spread by your hands. Sanitation wipes are a great way to clean surfaces and your hands to prevent the spread of germs. In conjunction with paper towels, medical wipes, and non-woven wipes, sanitation wipes are an…