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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Cleveland police say a cleaning crew found a body Wednesday under a mattress in a garage.
According to police, officers were called out around 2:15 p.m. to the 3200 block of West 48th Street in the Stockyards neighborhood.
Staff with a bulk disposal company hired to clear out the garage told officers they had discovered a dead body.
More at source: Cleveland 19
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America has a hygiene problem. Not the hand-sanitizer kind—but the kind hiding in janitor’s closets, hospital corridors, and school maintenance rooms. Janitorial sinks, the unsung sentinels of sanitation, are long overdue for a reckoning. While the rest of the world is investing in cleaner, smarter, and more compliant infrastructure, the U.S. is lagging—badly.
According to Future Market Insights, the global janitorial market sinks is set to nearly double, jumping from USD 915.72 million in 2025 to USD 1,655.46 million by 2035. That’s a 6.1% CAGR. This growth isn’t just about shiny steel and smart plumbing it’s a wake-up call.
More at source: FMI
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BATON ROUGE — If you recently joined a gym for the summer or plan to, make sure you are cleaning any equipment you plan to use.
Some people may not realize that bacterial infections can spread from shared machines.
"The risk is low, although there are good examples of serious infections occurring related to shared gym equipment. And really the things you're most likely going to see here are going to be staph infections, you could see fungal infections, like things that cause ringworm, or like a fungal dermatitis,” Donald Dumford, an infectious disease specialist, said.
To help reduce the risk of transmission, wiping down any equipment you use with disinfectant spray is recommended. Most public gyms have spray and wipes available.
Experts also suggest showering once you get back home.
It is not just bacterial infections that you need to watch out for; there are other germs too.
More at source: 2 ABC
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An apparent hazardous materials incident at a South Toledo apartment complex sent four firefighters to an area hospital Thursday.
Around 11 a.m., the Toledo Fire & Rescue Department responded to a report of a person being overcome by an unknown odor at the Westland Gardens Apartments, 1752 Westland Gardens Rd.
Upon arriving, firefighters evacuated the entire building and conducted a room-by-room search. More than a dozen pieces of emergency equipment responded to the scene, including the hazmat unit and multiple medic and rescue units.
Sheldon Collins, TFD public information officer, said the number of resources was routine for fume-related concerns, noting that hazmat suits are requested if the team reports seeing or smelling something. He said the fumes Thursday were odorous, but not visible...
More at source: Toledo Blade
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We talked with Allison Evans, a local clean-living expert, about how to identify toxins in cleaners, and ways to clean your kitchen using non-toxic cleaners.
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PLEASANTON, Calif., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clorox Professional (CloroxPro), the trusted makers of a broad portfolio of healthcare and commercial cleaning solutions, is proud to announce our new contract with Vizient, the nation's largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company. This new agreement reflects CloroxPro's commitment to supporting healthcare and cleaning professionals with expanded solutions to meet evolving needs.
"CloroxPro is eager to bring our 110-year legacy of supporting healthcare professionals to Vizient as we collaborate to deliver exceptional value to their customers," said Dan Kellenberger, General Manager and VP, Clorox Professional. "We are committed to supporting healthcare professionals' dedication to combatting infections by providing cleaning and disinfecting solutions that deliver efficacy and value, as well as education and support for our customers and end-users at every step of their journey."
Under the new Vizient contract, CloroxPro will be providing a broad range of cleaning and disinfecting solutions, including products from trusted brands like Clorox Healthcare, Clorox EcoClean, Pine-Sol and more. The contract is effective as of May 1, 2025, with both companies working closely to ensure a seamless integration of the expanded product offerings.
About Clorox Professional (CloroxPro), The Clorox Company's Professional Business UnitBuilding on a century-long legacy in cleaning and disinfecting, CloroxPro offers some of the industry's most recognized and trusted brand names for commercial cleaning, including its Clorox Healthcare products for healthcare facilities. From comprehensive surface disinfection to advanced technologies, CloroxPro is committed to meeting the demands of industry professionals and commercial facilities such as offices, schools, athletic facilities and hospitals. For more information, visit www.CloroxPro.com
Severe weather will again unleash on a large stretch of the United States from Texas through the Midwest, Great Lakes region and parts of the Northeast on May 1, forecasters said.
The south-central part of the country, including parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri, has endured days on end of dangerous weather, including tornadoes and flooding that killed two in Oklahoma. The National Weather Service said forward motion of the weather system that stalled over the region would spell a brief reprieve for the region during the day before storms redevelop later in the evening through May 2.
Meanwhile, the storm system will refocus on the Mid-Mississippi Valley and the Midwest and reach the Great Lakes by night, the weather service said. States in the Mid-Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee valleys, stretching all the way into parts of Pennsylvania and western New York, could see thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail and a possible isolated tornado, the weather service said.
More At Source: USA Today
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The latest study released on the Global Janitorial Service Market by HTF MI evaluates market size, trend, and forecast to 2031. The Janitorial Service market study covers significant research data and proofs to be a handy resource document for managers, analysts, industry experts and other key people to have ready-to-access and self-analyzed study to help understand market trends, growth drivers, opportunities and upcoming challenges and about the competitors.
According to HTF Market Intelligence, the global Janitorial Service market is valued at USD 60 Billion in 2024 and estimated to reach a revenue of USD 100 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 6% from 2024 to 2031
More at source: Open PR
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 400, with 73 cases reported over the last three days, according to new data released Friday.
Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). At least 41 people have been hospitalized so far.
Children and teenagers between ages 5 and 17 make up the majority of cases at 164, followed by children ages 4 and under comprising 131 cases, according to the data.
It comes as the CDC has so far confirmed 483 measles cases this year in at least 19 states: Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont and Washington
This is likely an undercount due to delays in states reporting cases to the federal health agency.
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