Helpful Tips

• Preventing Glass Tipping and Breakage: The Importance of Sink Design

  January 27, 2025

  

  Glass tipping and breakage is inevitable in busy restaurant kitchens, bars, and event spaces. Acorn’s new line of stainless steel sinks are designed to reduce such accidents, helping prevent injuries, service disruptions, and financial losses.

• How to Choose the Perfect Commercial Sink for Your Project

  December 16, 2022

  

  Sinks have an almost endless list of configurations: multi-station, trough, wall mounted, freestanding, etc. On top of that, there are many basin shapes and materials available. Given all these options, how do you choose the right commercial sink for your project?

• How to Remove Rust Stains from Stainless Steel Sinks

  August 4, 2022

  

  Stainless steel fixtures must be properly cared for in order to keep them looking as shiny and new as the day they were installed. Read on for our recommendations, as well as step-by-step instructions for removing rust stains and restoring the protective chromium oxide layer.

• Where Can Schools Invest ARP ESSER Funds Right Now?

  July 28, 2022

  

  Updated 10/31/2022! Need to know where to look for information about how ESSER funds have been used in your area?Educators continue to give this issue careful consideration. How can schools most effectively invest this temporary funding?

• OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines for Construction Sites

  September 23, 2020

  

  General guidance for all workers and employers is in line with CDC advice, but OSHA recommendations for specific industries, including construction sites, are more detailed.

• Does Your Stash of Hand Sanitizer Contain Toxic Wood Alcohol?

  September 10, 2020

  

  The CDC encourages the use of hand sanitizer when hand washing stations with soap and water are not available, but the FDA recently discovered toxic wood alcohol in some brands. Find out if your hand sanitizer is safe!

• Healthy Hand Washing Solutions and Innovations

  June 19, 2020

  

  The commercial plumbing marketplace is responding to the increased demand for fixtures that emphasize proper and frequent hand washing.

• How to Properly Clean & Care for Stainless Steel Fixtures

  July 21, 2014

  

  One of the most common reasons stainless steel fixtures develop rust is improper cleaning and care.

• A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Bariatric Toilet

  February 23, 2013

  

  Is a toilet manufactured to support up to 2,000 pounds suitable for bariatric use?