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UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - November 2009
Applying European Trends To Floor Care
Help customers maintain floors faster and cheaper with a non-wet look
FEATURES - hs - November 2009
Finishes & Strippers: Evolution Of Floor Care Chemicals
Advancements make green floor finishes and strippers more appealing to end users
UP CLOSE: FLOOR PADS - sm - October 2009
Ensuring Floors Look Pristine
Educating end users on proper floor care procedures can help avoid costly mistakes
CARPET CARE - cp - September 2009
Bonnet Cleaning Remains A Controversial Issue For BSCs
FLOOR CARE - cp - July 2009
Eco-Friendly Flooring Maintenance Requires Caution, Common Sense
FEATURE - hs - June 2009
Floor Equipment: Cost Cutting In A Tough Economy
Comparing the cost of repairs with new purchases and making the most of floor care equipment
UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - June 2009
Cleaning With Water
Electrolyzed water and steam vapor systems allow end users to clean without chemicals
ASHKIN ON GREEN - cp - May 2009
Go Green: Minimize Use Of Floor-Care Chemicals
OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE - cp - March 2009
Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention
FEATURE - hs - February 2009
Floor Care: A Game Plan For Cleaning Gym Floors
Identifying best practices to maintaining and extending the life of "the hardwood"
UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - February 2009
Studying Up On School Floor-Care Programs
A variety of hard-surface floors makes for a complicated sale of floor-care chemicals in educational facilities
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2009 - cp - January 2009
Proper Floor Pad Determined By Composition
ASHKINONGREEN - cp - January 2009
Defining Green Floor-care Equipment
UP CLOSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - December 2008
Putting Together A Winter Floor-care Program
Proper matting and daily maintenance plays a sizeable role in prevention against winter elements
UP CLOSE: FLOOR PADS - sm - November 2008
Selecting The Right Floor Pad
Determining the perfect type and composition depends on the task at hand
FEATURE - hs - June 2008
Floor Care: Rolling Out The Welcome Mat
When properly placed, matting systems can save money, improve safety and benefit the entire cleaning mission
UP CLOSE - sm - June 2008
Floor Care: Vacuuming Hard Surface Floors
Recent studies find vacuuming to be an efficient alternative to dust mopping
OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE - cp - March 2008
Floor Stripper Chemistry And Odor Continue To Improve
FEATURE - hs - February 2008
Preventing Slips, Trips And Falls
Improving floor safety protocols can recoup big dollars for facility managers
MARKET PULSE - sm - February 2008
Floor Care: Cleaning Stone And Porcelain Tile
As more facilities switch to stone and porcelain flooring in their entryways and lobbies, proper chemical selection and daily maintenance will be critical
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 - cp - January 2008
The Basics Of Daily Floor Care
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 - cp - January 2008
Autoscrubber Advancements
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE 2008 - cp - January 2008
Maintaining Floor-care Machines
OPERATIONSLOG: GREEN EQUIPMENT - cp - January 2008
Green Equipment Gives Cleaning Programs A Boost
If you don’t have a vacuum that’s sealed up and has proper filtration, all it’s going to do is blow dust all over the place
MARKET PULSE - sm - December 2007
Floor-care Chemicals For The Busiest Of Areas
Floors in high-traffic facilities receive constant wear and tear. Choosing the right products — including green chemicals — will go a long way in maintaining a clean appearance
MARKET BY MARKET: HOSPITALITY - hs - November 2007
Rolling Out The Welcome Mat
Properly maintaining floors in hotel entryways leads to improved perception of the entire facility
- news - October 2007
Research Institute Receives Grant From CRI
OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE - cp - October 2007
Leasing Floor-care Equipment May Lead To Increased Profits
If the machine is going to be worn out or obsolete in three years, then it doesn’t make
sense to pay with cash
- news - September 2007
BOMA Poised to Re-Adopt Office and Adopt Industrial Floor Measurement Standards
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - August 2007
Brush And Pad Knowledge Builds Customer Base
As simple as brushes and pads are, care still needs to be taken in product selection. Distributors discuss what to look for when working with a customer
OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR & CARPET CARE - cp - August 2007
Flooring Trends Are Changing Across All Markets
Schools are switching to carpet to make floors last longer, but kids track in a lot of dirt — that means daily vacuuming
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE EQUIPMENT - hs - June 2007
May The Power Be With You
Understanding the differences between various floor machine power options can make or break a cleaning program
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - June 2007
A Game Plan For Maintaining Gym Floors
As the function of the gymnasium has changed over the years, so have the requirements for gym floor upkeep
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - March 2007
Attention To Detail Yields Long Lasting Machines
As an industry, we’d be at a loss without them. Floor machines save time and labor — without much fanfare. Manufacturers provide tips for extending the lives of these workhorses
OPERATIONSLOG: FLOOR CARE - cp - March 2007
Floor Care: Match Chemicals With Procedure For Hard Floor Care
Anything you can do to extend the life of the floor so you don’t have to strip and wax so often is going to be beneficial
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE - hs - February 2007
Floor-Care Chemicals Go Green
More and more manufacturers are unveiling environmentally-preferable stripping options
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - February 2007
Hard Floor Finishes: Appearance Is Everything
Chemical manufacturers detail the regimens, tools and chemicals needed to properly maintain the life — and looks — of finished hard floors
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDES - cp - January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Using Green Floor-Care Chemicals
CLEANING FROVESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE - cp - January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Selecting Floor Pads and Brushes
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE - cp - January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Evaluating The Size Of Floor Machines
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE - cp - January 2007
FLOOR CARE
Powering Floor-Care Equipment
CLEANING PROFESSIONAL'S FIELD GUIDE - cp - January 2007
FLOOR CARE
The Basics Of Robotic Equipment
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - December 2006
Combating Wear And Tear Essential To Floor Finishes
Manufacturers are developing floor finishes that meet new green ideals and safety standards. However, the focus remains on durability as well as proper training
CLEANING OPERATIONS: HAND TOOLS - hs - November 2006
Innovation Drives Interest in Hand Tools
Housekeeping managers outline how product advancements influence use
EDITORIAL - cp - November 2006
Caution! Slips, Trips And Falls On The Rise
- news - October 2006
Safety: NFSI Establishes Standards Committee
OPERATIONSLOG:FLOOR CARE - cp - October 2006
Grout Grit Meets Its Match With Modern Machinery And Tools
Understanding how, why and when to clean grout can go a long way toward shortening the job
OPERATIONSLOG: MATTING - cp - September 2006
Building Better Matting Systems Help Prevent Dirt
Most people do not wipe their feet, so mats need to be extra long to enable enough walk surface to remove maximum soil
- news - August 2006
Flooring: Packers Get Relief from Slip and Fall Accidents
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE CHEMICALS - hs - August 2006
Chemicals: Innovations and Trends in Floor Care Chemicals
Manufacturers comment on the direction of the industry as end-users re-evaluate their cleaning strategy
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - August 2006
Floor Pads And Floor Brushes: Technical Aspects Of Selection
With a rainbow of choices, picking the best tool for the job relies on an intimate knowledge of this product category
- news - June 2006
New Flooring Smells like Success for Restrooms
CLEANING OPERATIONS: ACCESSORIES - hs - June 2006
Floor Care: Brushes and Pads
Accessories that can make or break a floor care regimen
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - June 2006
Concrete Floor Choices: Trends Affecting Cleaners
Who will your customers turn to when they’re faced with new flooring to clean and maintain?
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE - hs - April 2006
Floor Machines: Properly Maintaining Floor Care Machines
Extending the life of floor care machines through preventative maintenance tasks
MARKET PULSE: FLOOR CARE - sm - March 2006
Floor Machine Innovation Reaching New Levels
Floor machine technology has increased productivity dramatically. Industry manufacturers discuss the improvements
OPERATIONSLOG - cp - March 2006
FLOOR CARE
Floor Finishes and Strippers Are Entering The Green Arena
The reality is that people won’t use what doesn’t work. Green products have evolved to where they now perform well
CLEANING OPERATIONS - FLOOR CARE - hs - February 2006
Floor Care: Anatomy of a Thorough Hard Floor Care Program
From cleaning routine “do’s and don’ts” to using the right equipment and chemicals
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE - hs - November 2005
Floor Care Equipment: How do you justify the big investment in ride-on equipment?
Manufacturers continue to fine-tune ride-on technology. The buying incentives continue to be volume cleaning and labor savings
OPERATIONSLOG - cp - October 2005
Floor Care Equipment: Choosing Battery, Propane or Electric Equipment
OPERATIONS LOG - cp - June 2005
Hard-Floor Maintenance: The European Way
Floor Care
OPERATIONS LOG - cp - March 2005
Floor Care: Is Shiny Slick? Is Dull Safe? The Great Gloss Debate
Floor Care
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE - hs - February 2005
Floor Care: A Guide to Cleaning Speciality Surfaces
Experts provide tips on preventative and long-term care
RETAIL FACILITIES - hs - October 2004
Floor Care: Make Your Facility Shine with Quality Floor Care
The quality of your floor-care program can make or break your customers’ shopping experiences
CLEANING OPERATIONS: CHEMICAL CARE - hs - September 2004
Chemical Safety: Take a Lesson From These Chemical ‘Don’ts’
Be aware of common mistakes in order
to prevent injuries and costly accidents
OPERATIONS LOG - cp - August 2004
Cleaning Gym Floors With Proper Equipment, Products
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CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE - hs - July 2004
Floor Care Equipment: Drive Equipment Safety with Precautionary Steps
Ongoing training and mentoring programs for automated floor-care equipment
OPERATIONS LOG - cp - June 2004
Floor Care: Start Conserving Water, Now
Floor Care
CLEANING OPERATIONS - hs - May 2004
Floor Care pads and brushes
Make careful choices from a kaleidoscope of pads and brushes
CLEANING OPERATIONS: CARPET CARE - hs - May 2004
Carpet Care: Quality Equipment: Your carpet depends on it
How to make the right selection when it comes to specifying costly extractors and vacuums
CLEANING OPERATIONS: FLOOR CARE - hs - March 2004
Floor Care: Have a Ground Plan
Proper maintenance of stone floors requires careful steps
OPERATIONS LOG - cp - January 2004
Specialty Floors Require Special Procedures
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