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You’re being really careful, staying away from person-to-person contact and crowded spaces to avoid COVID-19. But you’re probably coming into contact with other people’s germs in ways you haven’t even considered. Sources of secondary contact are everywhere — and you need to stay vigilant, especially as many areas of the country open their economies. Here […]
We’re all spending more time at home these days, and summer travel plans are now shaky at best. It’s likely that many families will be honing their staycation skills over the next couple of months, which means turning their homes and outdoor spaces into their own private getaways. In our third “Shelter to Sanctuary” post, […]
MARBLELIFE® offers science-based hygienic services that use research-proven anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal technologies to improve the health of your home and business. We go beyond surface cleaning to seek out pathogens where they hide and use chemical, mechanical and ultraviolet light technologies to destroy them. We don’t just clean; we provide defensive protections and services […]
Cleaning and disinfecting are both necessary, but fundamentally different, processes to promote a healthy environment. They are complimentary — but not interchangeable. The goal of cleaning is the removal of germs, dirt, and other impurities from surfaces. Cleaning does not kill germs as such. However, what it can do is lower their numbers on surfaces. […]
In the second installment of our Shelter to Sanctuary series, we’re providing ideas to spiff up your kitchen now that it’s getting more use than ever before. This week, we’re offering easy, low-cost ideas to give the heart of your home a quick facelift and make it a place where everyone will want to congregate. […]
We now know that the novel coronavirus can live for many days on non-porous surfaces. Based on what we know about viruses, the pores of your unsealed floor grout, cement driveways and sidewalks are prime territory for viruses and molds to hide and evade your best cleaning and disinfecting efforts. Using a grout sealer can […]
Do you look around your kitchen and wonder: When did that crack appear in my countertop? Building movement, fallen objects, standing or sitting on the edge, and even everyday wear and tear can cause cracks in floors, counters and other stone surfaces. Homeowners should address damage as quickly as possible, for even a hairline split […]
Are your houseguests noticing your less-than-lovely bathroom floor? Even the most polite of company is put off by dirty grout — even if they never say a word about it. Like it or not, we make inferences based on floor health. We decide whether to return to a business or restaurant based on the floor’s […]
While we’re sheltering in place, there’s more time at home to do a thorough spring cleaning … except, now we want to disinfect for a safer and healthier home too. As hard as it may seem, stone is a porous material that, if not sealed, can harbor germs and bacteria beneath the surface. And substances […]
Those of us who’ve always said, “I’d love to have more time to tackle decorating and home-improvement projects” are starting to think we should be careful what we wish for. But with so many of us sheltering in place, one thing is certain — our home environments are exerting a greater emotional and psychological impact […]
Travertine has a classic style that can work in coastal, traditional and contemporary homes alike. But you should do your homework when considering an investment in travertine. Some, but not all, installations will require a more labor-intensive mud set, which can drive up costs considerably. Then there’s the choice of a filled or unfilled (also […]
COVID-19 – UNDERSTANDING WHY WHAT WORKS WORKS – Will influence your cleaning strategy When it comes to understanding how to combating COVID-19, it helps to first understand that the virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of […]
