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Dealing with Salt Residue on Floors

There is no doubt, salt residue on your lobby and office floors can cause a real problem both short term not only with appearance and safety but also long term when it comes to the life of the floor.  Flooring … Continue reading

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The Value of Clean

Cleaning is an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Discover more about the Value of Clean®  from ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, and learn how a modest investment in cleaning can help facilities reap big … Continue reading

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10 Facts You Never Knew About Cleanliness in the Office Place

And, why it’s so important to have a professional janitorial company! Typical office workers hands come in contact with 10 million bacteria per day. Office phones have over 25,000 germs per square inch. By simply disinfecting your desk frequently, you … Continue reading

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Fall Cleaning Tips

This is the perfect month for cleaning professionals and building managers to review cleaning procedures and begin making cleaning and maintenance plans for the coming fall and winter. To help building users stay well – and stay green – this … Continue reading

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Wind up for Spring!

Spring has sprung and whether it’s your home or the building you manage, everybody gets the urge to wade in on seasonal transformations with a deep cleaning and then instituting a fresh routine of cleaning initiatives for the New Year.  … Continue reading

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8 Things You Never Knew Soap Could Do

I know you’ve all got a spare bar of soap lying around the house. Maybe it’s under the sink. Maybe it’s one of those kinds you swipe from fancy hotels that’s still hiding in your linen closet. Whatever the case, … Continue reading

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Which Is Best: Hand Sanitizer or Soap and Water?

When you want to disinfect your hands fast, you may reach for a bottle of hand sanitizer. But how effective is hand sanitizer compared to washing your hands with soap and water? Alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used “in addition … Continue reading

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Flu Prevention Tips for Commercial Building Cleaning Professionals

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reports that 35 states are now experiencing widespread influenza and 20 are reporting high levels of influenza-like illness. What makes this flu season different is that for the first time since the … Continue reading

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The Fascinating History of Pressure Washers

Does the history of pressure washers and steam cleaners trace their roots all the way to Al Capone and prohibition? On January 16, 1920, the Volsted Act was placed in effect, prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transportation of alcoholic beverages … Continue reading

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Why It’s Important To Use Floor Mats

By Lisa Ridgely Almost every building needs some kind of entryway matting. The sizes and types of matting available, and the debate between whether to rent or own mats, can boggle the mind of even the most keen facility manager, … Continue reading

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