Sarah Green Carmichael, Columnist

Never Stop Cleaning Like It’s 2020

Covid-19 taught us to use soap, water and elbow grease to make the world a better place.

March 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM UTC

Sarah Green Carmichael is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and editor. Previously, she was an executive editor at Harvard Business Review.

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As recovery from the coronavirus pandemic continues, Bloomberg Opinion is running a series of columns looking at crisis-inspired innovations that promise better living over the long run — from more resilient economies and healthier offices to five-star meal kits and less unnecessary business travel.

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