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10 Must-Have Window Cleaning Supplies and Tools

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Abrasive Safety: Understanding the Hazards

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How to Clean and Remove Concrete Stains

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Guide To Choosing the Right Flashlight

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Equipment

Choose the Right Portable Work Lighting

Find the ideal portable work lighting for your job. Explore types of work lights, including hand lamps, jobsite lights, 360-degree lights and remote area lights.

9/20/23

EQUIPMENT

Managing the Incandescent Light Bulb Ban

10/20/23

EQUIPMENT

Lighting Controls: Key Terms and Cutting-Edge Concepts

8/12/21

OPERATIONS

5 Office Lighting Concepts You Should Know

5/12/22

EQUIPMENT

Choosing the Right LED Replacement Bulb

3/4/22

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Safety Management

How to Avoid 7 Common Electrical Hazards at Work

Workers are often unaware of the potential electrical hazards in their work environment, putting them at risk for electrocution. Learn how to avoid 7 common electrical hazards at work.

09/05/25

Sustainability

Recycling Symbols and What They Mean

This article explains the many recycling symbols for plastic, paper and glass, and offers general guidelines on how to recycle these materials.

09/04/25

PPE in the Workplace

Types of Respiratory Protection Equipment

There are lots of different respirators to pick from. Check out this guide to the types of respiratory equipment and which will work for your workplace.

08/22/25

Building Maintenance

5 Tips for Safely Storing Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

Follow these tips to help ensure the safe handling and storage of gasoline and diesel fuel.

09/05/25

Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

Mold vs. Mildew: What’s the Difference?

Learn how to spot the differences in appearance and health effects of mold vs. mildew to help prevent more significant issues from taking root.

09/05/25

Building Maintenance

Managing the Incandescent Light Bulb Ban in Your Facility

Learn more about the recent changes in lighting efficiency standards and what they mean for your facility.

08/25/25

Equipment

String Trimmer vs. Lawn Edger: Which One Do You Need?

Edgers and trimmers are versatile tools that help you reach hard-to-mow places and give your yard a professionally landscaped look. But what’s the difference between an edger and a trimmer and do you really need both?

09/04/25

Equipment

5 Considerations for Selecting Drawer Slides

Choosing the best drawer slides for your cabinets requires thinking about a few details. Learn what you need to know and how to pick the right drawer slides.

09/04/25

Equipment

5 Tips and Ideas to Organizing Your Workbench

Don’t let a messy workbench halt productivity in the workplace. Check out our organization tips to help make your facility cleaner and more efficient!

09/03/25

Industry Trends Articles

Video: Inventory Management Pros on Trends in the Field

Industry professionals in inventory management and procurement discuss trends they are seeing in their field during the 2024 Grainger Show in Orlando, Florida.

07/10/24

Industry Trends Articles

EH&S Professionals Discuss Workplace Safety Trends

Industry professionals in environmental health & safety discuss trends they are seeing in workplace safety during the 2024 Grainger Show in Orlando, Florida.

07/01/24

Industry Trends Articles

Manufacturing KnowHow, Products and Services You Need

This page includes articles on topics relevant to the manufacturing industry, and introduces the many services and product categories Grainger offers to serve manufacturing operations.

06/18/24

Case Studies

Case Study: Carnival Cruise Lines Finds Smoother Sailing with Grainger

Carnival Cruise Lines worked with Grainger Consulting Service to dramatically improve digital purchasing and completely remake a storeroom at one of its ports.

07/18/25

Case Studies

Case Study: Grainger Supports Cubs’ Warehouse Consolidation

See how Grainger helped the Cubs cut retrieval time, stay organized and bring warehouse ops closer to Wrigley for greater efficiency.

05/19/25

Inspiration

How It's Done: Teddy Bears

One homemade teddy bear, crafted by an entrepreneur for his son in 1981, grew directly into the company known as Vermont Teddy Bear. Based in Burlington, the company manufactures about 200,000 bears annually and guarantees them for life. Cathy Carlisle, the company’s director of manufacturing, shares more here about the process of manufacturing a teddy bear.

01/03/25

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EQUIPMENT

What Is MERV Rating? Air Filter Rating Chart

An air filter’s minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) rating measures how effectively the filter stops dust and other contaminants from passing through the filter and into the air stream.

10/2/23

SAFETY

Understanding the Heat Index

High humidity makes hot weather so much worse. Why? It all comes down to how you sweat.

4/18/24

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PEOPLE

Our Product Specialists Answer Common Questions

In these videos, Grainger Technical Product Specialists share answers to common questions.

5/24/24