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How to Remove Rust Stains from Stainless Steel Sinks

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?

Where Can Schools Invest ARP ESSER Funds Right Now?

July 28, 2022

As the September 30 deadline approaches, only about 7% of ARP ESSER funds have so far been spent. Educators have given the issue careful consideration, but decisions must be made soon. How can schools most effectively invest this temporary funding?

Why Hotels, Restaurants, Parks and More Should Care About Inclusive Tourism

Inclusive Tourism: Why Hotels, Restaurants, Parks & More Should Care

July 13, 2021

Inclusive design creates an environment where all visitors feel welcome and valued as guests and customers, no matter their abilities. Read on to learn how you can better accommodate the 1 billion people currently living with disabilities.

What Is Inclusive Restroom Design?

What Is Inclusive Restroom Design and Where Is It Appropriate?

February 16, 2021

Inclusive design means making a space feel welcoming for all people. How is this different from, say, designing gender-neutral bathrooms? Inclusive design goes further. It improves bathroom efficiency and reduces wait times because each stall is available to any person looking to use it, regardless of age, gender, and ability.

Case Study: Helping Schools Re-Open Safely with Portable Sinks & Water Refill Stations

Case Study: Taking Students’ Safety Seriously

February 12, 2021

In Fall 2020, the Garden Grove Unified School District knew hand washing and hydration would be critical to re-opening for on-site classes. They called their ELMCO® Stewart rep to see how Acorn Engineering and Murdock Manufacturing could help.

Stainless Steel Waterless Urinal, Model No. 2159

What on Earth Is a Waterless Urinal?

December 2, 2020

How do waterless urinals work? Urine flows down the bowl, then passes through a debris-catching strainer. From there it goes through a one-way duckbill diaphragm that lets the urine pass into the plumbing system while preventing odors from coming back out.

Global Handwashing Day 2020

Join Us in Commemorating Global Handwashing Day

October 13, 2020

We have always advocated for the importance of washing hands regularly with soap and water, but it has become an even more urgent matter in the wake of the pandemic. We’d like to take this opportunity to raise awareness of the discrepancies in the availability of basic hand washing facilities and materials worldwide.

OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines for Construction Sites

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.

Is Your Hand Sanitizer Safe?

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!

Three-Station Eco-Trough™ for Las Vegas School

Acorn Engineering Brings Hand Washing to Students in Nevada’s Desert

August 4, 2020

This Las Vegas school needed to provide convenient hand washing stations for anyone entering the building—the Eco-Trough™ hand sink was the perfect solution.

Little Girl with the Murdock Wash-N-Go Indoor Hand Washing Station

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.

Storstrøm Prison Church by C.F. Møller Architects, photo by Torben Eskerod

Correctional Spaces that Accommodate Vocation

June 9, 2020

Education and vocation are crucial ingredients in rehabilitation, so care should be given to those spaces in correctional facilities.

Las Colinas Detention & Re-Entry Facility, San Diego, Calif. (Lawrence Anderson Photography)

Prison Mental Health Spaces That Heal and Rehabilitate

June 2, 2020

Inmate rehabilitation efforts are not one-size-fits all. Learn how mental health spaces in prisons can be designed to foster healing and rehabilitation.

Maple Street Correctional Center, Redwood City, Calif. (Courtesy of HOK)

Designing for Inmate Autonomy and Privacy to Foster Rehabilitation

May 26, 2020

Providing prisoners autonomy and privacy doesn’t have to compromise safety. Read how correctional design can foster rehabilitation.

Bastøy Prison, Norway (Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images)

Preparing Inmates for Transition Through Correctional Building Design

May 19, 2020

When rehabilitation is the ultimate goal, overall prison size needs to shrink. Experts suggest no more than 1,000 inmates for effective reform.

Las Colinas Detention & Re-Entry Facility, San Diego, Calif. (Lawrence Anderson Photography)

Creating Healthy Prison Environments Through Aesthetic Design

May 12, 2020

Prisons are beginning to adopt healthcare evidence-based design concepts that have been shown to positively impact mental health and social behavior.

Five Prison Design Trends That Foster Rehabilitation

Five Prison Design Trends That Foster Rehabilitation

May 7, 2020

In this article we highlight five current design trends we’re seeing in correctional facilities around the world which foster rehabilitation and reflection.

Handicap Bath

What Plumbers Need to Know About Bather Safety in Eldercare

March 8, 2016

Bather safety in an eldercare environment has unique issues to consider.

Logistics Triangle

Get the Parts You Need When You Need Them

March 13, 2015

With our new distribution centers, you can have your item in hand the very next day.

Acorn Controls®

A Few Things You Should Know About Acorn Controls Valves

February 9, 2015

Acorn Controls valves were designed to provide a product superior to what is currently available on the market.

UCLA Water Main Rupture, 2014

Taking Control of Water Usage

August 8, 2014

Building owners can save water and money while also encouraging eco-friendly practices with Master-Trol®.

Rusted Drinking Fountain

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.

Custom Hand Washing Stations for KidZooU

Case Study: Custom Hand Washing Stations for Philadelphia Zoo

March 3, 2014

We’re more conscious than ever before of the importance of hand washing to infection prevention. Learn how several MGI divisions came together to provide non-freezing outdoor hand washing stations for a children’s petting zoo.

Acorn Controls Testing Lab

What Engineers Need to Know About the ASSE Standards & Testing Process

February 18, 2014

It’s easy enough to verify whether or not a product is certified. The more important question is, has the product been tested at the advertised flow rate by a third-party, ASSE-listed laboratory—and did it pass?

MGI360 Celebration

MGI360: Celebration, Camaraderie, Collaboration & Family

December 9, 2013

This past October, we invited over 200 reps from around the world to California for Morris Group International 360. The event recognized four MGI divisions celebrating significant anniversaries.

Why Thermostatic Mixing Valves Are the Superior Choice

Why Thermostatic Valves Are the Superior Choice

October 17, 2013

It’s a common issue, especially with older residential buildings. A toilet flushes and the water pressure in the sink drops, or the shower turns scalding for a few seconds before stabilizing. In a single-family home, it’s an inconvenience, but in a multi-family home, apartment building, or other commercial application, it’s a major problem.

Tom Duddy, President of Acorn Engineering Company

Acorn Engineering Celebrates 60 Years in Business

June 21, 2013

In the sixty years that Acorn Engineering has been in business they’ve had only three presidents. Tom Duddy is our third and current president, and he brings a unique perspective to the job.

How to Choose a Bariatric Toilet

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?

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