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title: "Expert Cleaning Blogs: Tips for Commercial & Residential Cleaning | Tom Hallissey"
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# Expert Cleaning Blogs: Tips for Commercial and Residential Cleaning
## Tom Hallissey
### Recent Posts
## Using EPA Approved Disinfectants Earns Your School an "A" in Safety
[October 16, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/using-epa-approved-disinfectants) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Disinfecting](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/disinfecting) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/using-epa-approved-disinfectants#comments-listing)
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Now that school is back in session disinfecting surfaces is at the top of every administrator’s to-do list. If you are considering solutions for your school, it’s important to learn that not all disinfectants are the same. EPA approved disinfectants,
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## Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring an Office Cleaning Company
[September 23, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/questions-for-an-office-cleaning-company) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Commercial](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/commercial) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/questions-for-an-office-cleaning-company#comments-listing)
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If you are shopping around for a new office cleaning service, it’s likely you have a lot of questions. But, do you know the right ones to ask an office cleaning company? To help you find the perfect commercial cleaning company, Imperial Cleaning created
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## Smart and Safe Classroom Disinfecting Tips for Teachers
[September 10, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/classroom-disinfecting-tips) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Disinfecting](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/disinfecting) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/classroom-disinfecting-tips#comments-listing)
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Regular disinfecting is one of the most effective methods for limiting exposure to bacteria, viruses, and deadly pathogens inside schools. Our[Antimicrobial Protection](https://imperialcleaning.com/antimicrobial-spraying-services/) offers long-lasting protection for schools that are a common sense precaution for
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## Medical Disinfection Services Provide Added Protection for Essential Workers
[August 31, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/medical-disinfection-services) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Disinfecting](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/disinfecting) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/medical-disinfection-services#comments-listing)
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In addition to proper PPE and enhanced hand hygiene, surface disinfection is key to slowing the spread of illness and infection. As part of a comprehensive strategy, medical disinfection is a critical part of safeguarding the essential workers who are
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## New York State’s Official Guidance for School Disinfecting
[August 19, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/school-disinfecting) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Disinfecting](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/disinfecting) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/school-disinfecting#comments-listing)
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Now that Governor Andrew Cuomo has given the green light to [reopen schools in New York](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-based-each-regions-infection-rate-schools-across-new-york-state-are), it’s time to finalize your educational facility’s strategy to keep students and staff safe this year. In response to COVID-19, the New York State Department of Health
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## How Medical Facilities Benefit from Disinfecting Services
[July 21, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/medical-facilities-disinfecting-services) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Commercial](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/commercial) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/medical-facilities-disinfecting-services#comments-listing)
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Medical facilities are one of the places that can most benefit from professional disinfecting services. By creating a safe and healthy environment, you can show your patients, staff, and visitors how much you care about them.
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## How Professional Surface Disinfecting Benefits Your Building
[July 15, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/surface-disinfecting) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Commercial](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/commercial) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/surface-disinfecting#comments-listing)
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Throughout the workday, bacteria and viruses tend to collect on high-touch surfaces, like door handles and keyboards, found throughout commercial buildings. Instead of letting germs accumulate, get them eliminated with professional surface disinfecting,
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## How Antimicrobial Solutions Work to Kill Bacteria and Viruses
[April 21, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/how-antimicrobial-solutions-work-to-kill-bacteria-and-viruses) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Commercial](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/commercial) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/how-antimicrobial-solutions-work-to-kill-bacteria-and-viruses#comments-listing)
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When it comes to killing bacteria and viruses, Antimicrobial Protection is one of the most effective disinfecting services available today. Sprayed uniformly across surfaces, antimicrobial solutions have unique powers that are unlike those of traditional
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## Virus Disinfectant Sprayings Provide Long Lasting Office Protection
[April 07, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/virus-disinfectant-sprayings) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Commercial](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/commercial) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/virus-disinfectant-sprayings#comments-listing)
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With the recent spike in coronavirus cases, the spread of germs in office environments has become a serious concern for every business owner. Whether your office space is fully operational right now or not, consider the benefits of these two types of
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## FAQs about Coronavirus in the Workplace
[March 20, 2020](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/coronavirus-in-the-workplace) [Tom Hallissey](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/author/tom-hallissey) [Commercial](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/tag/commercial) [No comments yet](https://blog.imperialcleaning.com/blog/coronavirus-in-the-workplace#comments-listing)
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Currently, the owners of essential businesses are being forced to consider the best ways to address concerns of coronavirus in the workplace. But before going nuts wiping down every surface in your building, learn some of the facts.
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