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Wet Mopping vs. Dry Mopping

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Equipment

Equipment

Tips for Choosing the Right Type of Lighting

Learn about lighting types based on temperature, appearance, and output, and the types of lighting most suitable for different environments.

10/8/23

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Lighting Controls: Key Terms and Concepts

8/12/21

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Choose the Right Portable Work Lighting

9/20/23

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Increase Lighting Efficiency with LED Drivers

12/4/23

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Everything You Need to Know About Facility Emergency and Exit Lighting

1/2/26

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Safety Management

Understanding Sorbents: Choosing the Right Spill Control Supplies

Understand how sorbents work, how different spill kits are used and how to choose the right spill control supplies to help support safer cleanup and compliance.

01/26/26

PPE in the Workplace

Lanyards vs. SRLs: Understanding Fall Protection Systems

Shock-absorbing lanyards and self-retracting lifelines both protect against falls, but they work differently. Learn how movement, clearance and system design affect each one.

01/08/26

Safety Management

Warehouse Ergonomics Tips to Help Reduce Strain and Injuries

Warehousing and distribution work often involves physical demands that can lead to strain over time. Learn how OSHA’s Warehousing NEP highlights ergonomic risks and ways to help address them.

01/06/26

Building Maintenance

Wet Mopping vs. Dry Mopping: What’s the Difference?

When used correctly and in the right setting, wet and dry mops both offer different benefits. Learn how to use a wet or dry mop to properly clean and maintain your flooring.

01/02/26

Building Maintenance

Clean, Sanitize or Disinfect: Keeping Common Areas Free from Viruses and Bacteria

Cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting are distinct practices, each with a different role in helping kill germs on common surfances. They also call for different products and processes. Learn the details.

12/08/25

Building Maintenance

How to Clean and Remove Concrete Stains

Whether cleaning a concrete driveway or tackling stains in a garage, using the right cleaning supplies can help concrete look its best.

10/01/25

Equipment

Power Saw Blades: Choosing the Right Blade for the Job

Finding the right power saw blade requires different types of considerations based on the saw. They type and thickness of your workpiece material and the type of cut are most important. Read more to explore some of the other things to think about.

02/02/26

Equipment

Are You Using the Best Cleaning Cloth for the Task?

It's easy to get into the habit of using the same basic cloths for most cleaning tasks. Consider these options for better, more efficient ways to trap dirt and dust throughout your facility.

11/17/25

Equipment

Facility Pest Control: How IPM Helps Safely Manage Insects

Discover safe, compliant pest control with IPM. Find tips for insect monitoring, sanitation and safe insecticide use in commercial facilities.

10/20/25

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

Popular KnowHow For You

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

4 Tips for Winter Floor Protection

The mess that winter weather leaves behind can lead to slips and trips. Follow these tips to help reduce the risk of falls and extend the life of your flooring.

12/29/24

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Tankless Water Heaters vs. Storage Tank Water Heaters

Tankless water heaters could save money on energy costs compared to storage tank heaters, but there are things to consider before you decide to make the switch.

10/1/25

VIDEO

PEOPLE

PEOPLE

How It's Done: Building UTVs

This article and video describe how a small company in Indiana builds 20-25 utility terrain vehicles each day in their manufacturing plant.

6/21/24