A special look at some of the innovations showcased at the 2007 Building Service Contractors Association International Convention & Trade Show
Smoking Management
Rubbermaid Commercial Products The Infinity Smoking Management Solutions line of sleek, all-metal receptacles for building exteriors help manage smoking litter. The units provide large stainless steel snuff plates for extinguishing smoking materials, and have easy access for emptying and cleaning. Available in four styles: Base-Mount, Wall-Mount, Traditional and Ultra-High Capacity.
Stain Treatment
R.E. Whittaker Co. The Crystal Stain Block stain-resist additive has been approved by the WoolSafe Organization. The product helps prevent carpet fibers from wine, coffee, red soft drink, fruit juice and other stains, and it contains no VOCs and has a neutral pH.
Robotic Vacuum
Intellibot The IV800 Robotic Vacuum with side broom uses proven navigation and sonar sensor technology to work for long periods with minimal human intervention. The vacuum is designed for large carpeted or hard-surface hallways in schools, hospitals, office buildings, hotels, convention centers and other heavy-traffic facilities
Carpet Cleaner
Tennant The Nobles® Strive Rider Dual Technology Carpet Cleaner cleans and dries carpets so they are ready for traffic in less than 30 minutes. The product uses ReadySpace® technology, and features restorative extraction to remove dirt from deep within the carpet pile.
Burnishing Pad
ETC of Henderson The Blue ACE is a very soft, dense burnishing pad made of fine synthetic fibers to deal with some of the newest finishes on the market. The pad is designed for frequent burnishing with battery, electric or propane machines 1,000 rpm and above.
Green Cleaning
Buckeye International, Inc. RAM heavy-duty cleaner is Green Seal Certified and contains no butyl, perfume, APEOs or EDTA. The cleaner removes animal and petroleum greases, fats and oils from hard surfaces.
Urinal Cartridge Kits
Sloan JANSAN The SJS-150 Sloan Waterfree Urinal Cartridge Kit is the main component of the Sloan Waterfree Urinal. The kit includes the cartridge, 100-percent biodegradable sealant liquid, a cartridge installation tool, a protective glove and a disposal bag.
Floor Coating
Pioneer Eclipse Corp. WonderGlo is a 22-percent high solids floor coating formulated specifically for use in low-maintenance floorcare programs. The product can help floors resist scuffs, scratches, black heel marks and detergent scrubbings.
Hand Cleanser
Xpedx Reliable® Green Choice Foam Handwash meets the Green Seal environmental standard for institutional hand cleaners. It features rich lather via push and touch-free dispensers for wall and counter mount.
Vacuum
ProTeam The GoCartVac is useful for day cleaning, featuring a powerful yet quiet performance on a rolling cart platform. The product runs on AV electric as well as battery, with one hour or more of run time. It also features an integrated tool caddy, 20-foot hose and Four Level® Filtration.