Health has always been important, and now that COVID has been in the spotlight for over a year and a half in the United States, there is even more of a focus on not just health, but staying healthy. According to the American Lung Association, one of the first organs that is attacked by the virus is the lungs. Interestingly enough, …
Keep Germs Out, Clean Your Grout!
An often overlooked aspect of cleaning up a tile surface is cleaning grout. Clean grout is not only less of an eyesore than dirty grout, it helps keep germs away, as well as it helps prevent growth of mold or mildew. Grout cleaning is something that should be done about twice a year. What about mold and mildew? As we …
Why VOCS are important in sustainability reporting
What Are VOCs? What are VOCs, and why are they important in sustainability reporting? A VOC, volatile organic compound, is an organic chemical compound that has a high vapor pressure and low water solubility. In other words, it can quickly evaporate and enter the atmosphere. VOCs are emitted from various sources, including industrial processes, vehicle exhaust and construction products such …