C&R and Lincoln Electric at SEMA 2018

In cleaning and disinfecting, the most common mistake isn’t doing too little—it’s doing too much with the wrong product. Facilities often default to highly aggressive disinfectants like sporicides in a “spray and pray” mindset, overlooking how overuse can quietly degrade equipment, damage surfaces, and even shorten a facility’s operational lifespan. Smart disinfection is about…

Switching to a higher-performing wipe can be a deceptively simple upgrade with outsized operational impact, especially in controlled environments where efficiency and contamination control are non-negotiable. When a single wipe lasts eight to twelve times longer, teams reduce waste, minimize changeovers, and improve environmental monitoring consistency—cutting down on costly investigations over the course of the…

Maximizing ROI on cleanroom consumables requires manufacturers to look beyond unit price and evaluate total operational impact—from supply chain reliability to how products influence cleaning time and environmental monitoring outcomes. Inferior materials may appear cost-effective upfront, but they often demand more disinfectant, more labor, and more downtime, quietly eroding productivity. For manufacturers partnering with…

In an era where cost-cutting often trumps common sense, many organizations overlook how false economies quietly erode operational efficiency. Cheaper, lower-quality products may look good on a spreadsheet, but their excessive use drives waste, sustainability setbacks, and inconsistent outcomes. Investing in higher-quality solutions flips that equation—delivering better performance with less material, stronger results, and…