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Cleaning Park And Recreation Facilities
It’s been really quiet for more than a year, but thankfully, it appears that we are inching our way out of the pandemic.
Wipe Away Germs
Jessica joined a Chicago gym right after Christmas 2009. She had gained a few pounds over the holidays and was determined to shed them quickly. She decided joining the gym, along with eating
When Exercise Isn't Healthy
Kyle Frey, a 21-year-old junior from Drexel University in Philadelphia, was one of his school's star wrestlers when something startling happened. One day, Frey, who worked out with his team almost
Know Before You Gotta Go
Park and recreation facilities, anxious to get their centers open and operating—safely—may be interested in an article published in The Washington Post in May 2020.
Detailed Disinfection
Talk to anyone in the professional cleaning industry and most will say things will not be the same in the post-COVID-19 world. On the positive side, building managers—including parks and recreation managers—will never
The Denning Period
Many park and recreation centers in North America have what may be called their “denning period.” The term actually refers to the five months of the year when bears slow down but still walk around from time to
Effective Cleaning
Many administrators of park and recreation facilities love electric hand dryers, and the reasons are clear. They virtually eliminate the need to store and purchase paper towels, which can be a real cost savings.
Wash Away Germs
A few years ago, a report on the MSN Living Health website noted that gyms and locker rooms were the dirtiest places in a typical school. While the focus of this report was about schools,
Cleanliness Counts
Many park and recreation managers involved with facility maintenance know that when it comes to cleaning, restrooms are a center of complaints. However, a recent poll of Кmanagers of all types of faci
A Dirty Little Subject
When it comes to cleaning and disinfecting, some park and rec administrators and cleaning professionals may be missing a few steps—and doing so can potentially cause serious harm to
Watch Your Step!
Historically, federal, state, and local government entities managed to protect themselves from personal-injury lawsuits for injuries occurring on government property. Governments invoked
What Stinks?
Summer is a great time for kids. They’re free to have fun in the sun and do pretty much what they want to do—within reason—for a good three months.
Contaminating Or Cleaning
With the winter upon us, park and recreation managers are likely going to take additional steps to ensure that their facilities are not only clean but healthy as well.
Cleaning Restrooms
For most property managers, the number-one complaint from building users is the condition of restrooms. In a park and recreation center, the bathrooms also become the one area that takes the most time to clean and maintain.
Sustainability School
Park and recreation managers who are unsure what “green” and “green certification” really mean should not be embarrassed. There appears to be much confusion among both consumers and businesses as to
Green Restrooms Of The Future
The Turner-Roberts Recreation Center in Austin, Texas, is designed to provide year-round activities for children and adults, including senior citizens. The building houses a 7,700-square-foot
A Return To Manual Maintenance
As we all know, parks are wonderful places for family and friends to enjoy any time of the year. Reunions, birthday parties, graduation parties and other events are often celebrated in recreational
Water Conservation
On August 5, 2008, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared a water emergency. The board unanimously approved a resolution to increase water conservation efforts within the county to
Toilet Trivia
Did you know that most people using public restrooms are really Тbathroom gymnastsУ?According to a study conducted by NSF International, a not-for-profit standards-development and testing and certific