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There can never be enough emphasis placed on school cleaning. School is busy, so it is crucial to keep it clean! As a result of students, staff, classes, and extracurricular activities, schools are high-traffic, high-population areas for the majority of the day, six days a week. During winter break, schools dedicate extra cleaning energy to keeping their buildings in good condition during the school year. Scrub Floors  In order to carry out floor work, the facility should be divided into several areas: Those areas that will be stripped and/or refinished Areas that will be scrubbed  Areas that need only detailed...

It's critical to protect yourself against germs this holiday season if you plan to travel. A number of dangerous infectious diseases are spread through airports, airplanes, and ground transportation. Luckily, Matguard is here to provide safer travel during this holiday season.  1. Wash Your Hands  After eating and before traveling, wash your hands with soap and water. To stop germs in their tracks when soap is not readily available, keep travel-size hand sanitizers on hand. 2. Strengthen Immune System Prevent and fight infection by giving your body the tools it needs. Exercise regularly and eat a colorful, antioxidant-rich diet before traveling....

Yoga mats require just as much cleaning as your hands. Having sweated for hours at a time, your mat is likely dirty and grimy after a while. When it comes to cleaning your yoga mat, how do you do it? How often should you clean your yoga mat? Usually, you can wipe down your mat every week or so, depending on how intense your sessions are. You may need to wipe down your mat more often if you regularly practice hot yoga or sweat a lot after a session. Over-deep cleaning may cause some mats to wear out faster, so...

It doesn’t take much for them to get a cold or a stomach bug that could completely ruin their chances for an Olympic medal or a World Championship. In many cases, the average traveler may actually have a stronger immune system than an elite athlete, but you can use the same protocols we use with elite athletes to avoid spending your vacation in bed with a cold. Prevention is all about getting a flu shot and controlling what comes into contact with your eyes, nose, and mouth. Some basic steps can dramatically reduce your chances of becoming ill on the...

A lot of hockey players are dreaming of new equipment for the holidays. Getting new hockey gear is great, but you want to keep it "new" for as long as possible. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep your hockey gear in good shape. Dry Funky Gear Almost every hockey player (and hockey parent) knows that hockey equipment becomes sweaty, damp, and smelly after a game or practice. Hockey gear stored in a trunk or garage never really dries out or airs out. Players can develop skin infections and rashes as a result of bacteria growth. Don't forget...