--- title: Supreme Maintenance Organization News & Insights | Disinfecting description: Disinfecting | Get news & insights from the Supreme Maintenance Organization (SMO Works) blog. --- [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo-wht.png)](http://smoworks.com) [![Supreme Maintenance Organization](https://content.smoworks.com/hubfs/SMO_Works_Sep2018/Images/logo_smo.svg)](http://smoworks.com/) Keeping Facilities Clean & Healthy Since 1989 [Call Today! 800.717.4766](tel:18007174766) [Request More Information](http://smoworks.com/get-more-info) - [LOCATIONS](http://smoworks.com/locations) - [CAREERS](http://smoworks.com/careers) - [CONTACT](http://smoworks.com/contact) - [TEAM LOGIN](https://smo.teamehub.com/ehub/account/login?ReturnUrl=%2Fehub%2F) - [ICARE AWARD](https://content.smoworks.com/icare) - [HOME](http://smoworks.com/) - [OUR SERVICES](http://smoworks.com/our-services) - [Janitorial](http://smoworks.com/janitorial) - [Industrial](http://smoworks.com/industrial) - [Educational](http://smoworks.com/educational) - [Property Management](http://smoworks.com/property-management) - [Commercial & Corporate](http://smoworks.com/commercial-and-corporate) - [Healthcare](https://smoworks.com/healthcare-janitorial-services) - [Special Services](http://smoworks.com/special-services) - [Green Cleaning](http://smoworks.com/green-cleaning) - [Disinfecting Services](http://smoworks.com/disinfecting-services/) - [WHY CHOOSE SMO?](http://smoworks.com/why-choose-smo) - [Our Values](http://smoworks.com/our-values) - [Experienced Leadership](http://smoworks.com/experienced-leadership) - [SMO University](http://smoworks.com/smo-university) - [CIMS Certification](http://smoworks.com/cims-certification) - [ABOUT](http://smoworks.com/about) - [Professional Associations](http://smoworks.com/professional-associations) - [Our Team Members](http://smoworks.com/our-team-members) - [Managed Implementation](http://smoworks.com/managed-implementation) - [Community Participation](http://smoworks.com/community-participation) - [Innovation](http://smoworks.com/innovation) - [Quality Assurance Program](http://smoworks.com/quality-assurance-program) - [Corporate Sustainability](http://smoworks.com/corporate-sustainability) - [NEWS & INSIGHTS](https://content.smoworks.com/blog) - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4-Aug-08-2024-07-03-36-2976-PM.jpg?width=239&name=4-Aug-08-2024-07-03-36-2976-PM.jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/disinfecting-workplace) ## [The Importance of Disinfecting in the Workplace: A Healthy Work Environment](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/disinfecting-workplace) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - October 15, 2024 In today's fast-paced business world, maintaining a clean and healthy workplace is more important than ever. As employees return to offices, the focus on hygiene and sanitation has intensified, underscoring the critical role of... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/disinfecting-workplace) - [Disinfecting](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/disinfecting) Share this post - - - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Listing%20Image%20(9).jpg?width=239&name=Blog%20Listing%20Image%20(9).jpg)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/effective-facility-disinfection) ## [Effective Facility Disinfection: Best Practices and Proven Strategies](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/effective-facility-disinfection) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - August 08, 2023 In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of effective facility disinfection has never been more critical. Whether it's an office building, healthcare facility, school, or any other public space, maintaining a... 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This should be the focus of your janitorial staff as life with the... [Continue Reading](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/cdc_guidelines) - [Clean & Healthy Facilities](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/clean-healthy-facilities) - [Disinfecting](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/tag/disinfecting) Share this post - - - [![](https://content.smoworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(9).png?width=239&name=Untitled%20design%20(9).png)](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/maintaining/touch-points) ## [The Importance of Maintaining Touch-Points in Your Facility](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/maintaining/touch-points) - by [David Murphy](https://content.smoworks.com/blog/author/david-murphy) - December 07, 2021 "Touch-point" refers to common areas in your building with places that are handled frequently by numerous people. The goal of any janitorial team is to keep these areas clean and disinfected to protect the health and well-being... 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