As people age, the immune system becomes less responsive. People don’t become sick from every harmful bacteria or virus they are exposed to, but elders with weakened immune systems face elevated risks. Disorders that compromise the immune system also become more likely with age. This can turn relatively mild infections into threats.

Fresh coatings are an important way you can go above and beyond for your team and the public you serve. Coatings are a crucial part of an overall strategy to create a safe, healthy environment.

More attention is being focused on healthcare facilities: How they are set up, maintained, and used. As interest has turned to risks within the care environment, hospital and clinic administrators are taking action. Communities are counting on it.

Cleaning is an essential part of keeping any business sanitary and safe. However, it holds even greater importance this year. The more carefully you clean, the simpler it will be to maintain the morale of your team and the public.

Companies around Florida are getting ready to get re-situated in the office, often after weeks away. Getting your building ready is just one step in a comprehensive re-opening plan, but it is crucial: The safety of your employees depends on the safety of your grounds.

It’s difficult to completely clean, disinfect, or maintain a facility that’s always in use. Even with the best of intentions, you might find yourself choosing between interrupting the normal flow of your workplace or compromising on the standards you want to uphold.

From prehistoric cave paintings and famous wall art, like the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling, to simple color palettes that are currently transforming our modern interiors, people have always used paint in order to express their creativity and come up with unique ways to decorate their spaces. Over the years, however, paint has evolved from a decorative substance into a variety of protective coating systems that can be used to protect and preserve different surfaces while also promoting a safe and hygienic environment in our homes and public spaces. One such coating is Paint Shield from Sherwin Williams.

Planning a paint job can be a major undertaking for a facility manager or property owner. Although choosing paint colors to create an interesting and cohesive palette can be a fun and exciting experience, painting a building is often an intrusive process that may disrupt the daily routine of a business. To prevent a paint job from becoming a major disruption to daily operations, many facility managers schedule their painting projects when the buildings are vacant or when there is a lower occupancy rate.

When selecting paint systems for healthcare and educational facilities, the color isn’t the only thing that needs to be considered. The chemical characteristics of paint formulations are actually more important than the color palette. That’s because some paint systems can prevent the spread of different germs in enclosed environments, like medical facilities and schools.