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* Did You Know? Stone Floor Cleaning Tips 

* Deep Cleaning In Summer Is Easy (Maybe)

* Three Tips To Sustaining Floors In Schools

* Three Tips To Sustaining Floors In Schools

* The Procurement Secret That Pays For Itself

* When Floors Should Shine

* When Floors Should Shine

* Tips To Scheduling Cleaning Work

* Handling Hard-To-Please Customers

* Cleaning Inspection Hot Spots

* Fomites And Floor Care

* Fomites And Floor Care

* Proper Technique To Clean Floors

* Proper Technique To Clean Floors

* Creating A Strategy To Control Dust

* Creating A Strategy To Control Dust

* Challenges To Cleaning High-Traffic Facilities

* Challenges Of Meeting Cleaning Expectations

* The Dirty Truth Of Cutting Corners

* Tips For Using Cleaning Checklists Effectively

* Is It OK To Reduce The Bid Price To Win A Contract?

* Improving Cleaning Productivity Reduces Price

* Don’t Disregard The Details In Floor Care

* Using Disinfectants On Finished Floors

* Using Disinfectants On Finished Floors

* Adapting Cleaning Protocols In Automotive Manufacturing

* Necessities For Stripping VCT Floors

* Necessities For Stripping VCT Floors

* How To Strip Floors With Oscillating Floor Machines

* Tips To Growing Your Profit Margins

* Using Subcontracting To Launch A Cleaning Business

* Importance Of Organizing Your Cleaning Schedule

* Importance Of Organizing Your Cleaning Schedule

* Endorsements And Product Preferences

* Importance Of Matching Equipment To The Task

* Advice On Selecting The Right Equipment

* Tips To Defend Cleaning Costs

* Suggestions To Restoring Grout

* Cleaning Performance Versus Staffing Debate

* Cleaning Performance Versus Staffing Debate

* Maintaining Clean Sometimes Means Tweaking Processes

* Determine Time And Cost Of Asbestos Tile Cleaning

* Determine Time And Cost Of Asbestos Tile Cleaning

* Line Items To Scrutinize When Struggling Financially

* Custodial Training Should Cover A Wide Range Of Topics

* In Cleaning People Make All The Difference

* When To Use Seals And Finishes On Floors

* When To Use Seals And Finishes On Floors

* Comparing Rotary And Orbital Floor Equipment

* Comparing Rotary And Orbital Floor Equipment

* Differentiating Between Stripping And Scrubbing Floors

* Differentiating Between Stripping And Scrubbing Floors

* Differences Between Buffing And Burnishing

* Differences Between Buffing And Burnishing

* Pros And Cons Of Battery-Powered Equipment

* Advice For Maintaining Rubber Floors

* Advice For Maintaining Rubber Floors

* Maintaining Hard Floors In High Traffic Areas

* Tips To Finishing Floors With Heavy Floor Traffic In Schools

* Seven Steps To Washing Walls

* Challenges With Cleaning Vertical Surfaces

* Maintaining Various Floor Surfaces In One Facility

* Maintaining Various Floor Surfaces In One Facility

* The Best Way To Learn The Custodial Industry

* Facility Cleaning Steps Following Disasters

* Cleaning Procedures And Solutions Following A Flood

* Inhalation Hazards Occur During Disaster Cleanup

* Selecting Protective Gear For Disaster Cleanup

* The Cost Of Shining Ceramic Tile Floors

* The Cost Of Shining Ceramic Tile Floors

* Cleaning Facilities In The Aftermath Of A Hurricane

* Creating Guidelines For Smart Phone Use

* Creating Guidelines For Smart Phone Use

* Twelve Tips To Selecting Floor Equipment

* Twelve Tips To Selecting Floor Equipment

* Air Fresheners Effect On Floor Finish

* Floor Care Budget Vs. Expectations

* Questions To Ask Before Cleaning Floors

* Questions To Ask Before Cleaning Floors

* Defining Hard Floor Types

* Defining Hard Floor Types

* Know The Flooring Type Before Janitors Start Cleaning

* Know The Flooring Type Before Janitors Start Cleaning

* Repairing Worn And Damaged Ceramic Tiles

* Repairing Worn And Damaged Ceramic Tiles

* Controlling Invalid Inspections

* Cleaning That Meets “Zero Defects” Expectations

* Identifying Different Floor Types

* Identifying Different Floor Types

* Difference Between Stripping And Scrubbing Floors

* Difference Between Stripping And Scrubbing Floors

* Trouble Shooting Floor Stripping

* Trouble Shooting Floor Stripping

* Steps To Stripping VCT Floors

* Steps To Stripping VCT Floors

* Key Aspects Of Stripping Floors

* Key Aspects Of Stripping Floors

* Understanding Equipment Prior To Purchasing

* Equipment Recommendations

* Criteria For Selecting Chemicals

* Working Carefully Around VAT Floors

* Working Carefully Around VAT Floors

* Controlling Mastic Seeping Through VCT

* Controlling Mastic Seeping Through VCT

* Maintaining Vinyl Asbestos Tile Floors

* Maintaining Vinyl Asbestos Tile Floors

* Cleaning Luxury Vinyl Tile Floors

* Cleaning Luxury Vinyl Tile Floors

* Cleaning Contracts Should Have Clear Specifications

* Not All Floor Surfaces Should Have High Gloss

* Alternatives To Buying Expensive Equipment

* Abiding By The Cleaning Specs

* Response To Challenging Customers

* Response To Challenging Customers

* Desired Results When Stripping Floors

* Desired Results When Stripping Floors

* Results Of Burnishing Dirty Wax

* Results Of Burnishing Dirty Wax

* Impact Of Investing In Cleaning Staff

* The Price Of Poor Training And Supplies

* The Price Of Poor Training And Supplies

* Advice For Fixing A Damaged Floor

* Advice For Fixing A Damaged Floor

* Clarifying Work Before Cleaning Begins

* The Importance Of Equipment Training

* Neutralizer And Neutral Cleaner Are Not The Same

* Neutralizer And Neutral Cleaner Are Not The Same

* Reducing Cleaning Frequencies Should Also Change Client Expectations

* Removing Multiple Layers Of Floor Finish

* Choosing The Right Floor Finish

* Educating Customers On Proper Floor Appearance

* Choosing The Right Equipment To Buy

* Carpet Vs. Hard Floors

* Challenges To ‘Waxing’ Floors

* Floor Stripping Frequencies And What’s Needed

* Floor Stripping Frequencies And What’s Needed

* The Customer Pays For Everything

* The Customer Pays For Everything

* Cleaning After An Office Party

* Cleaning Processes And Standards Matter

* Water Usage During Restroom Mopping

* Tips To Identifying Cleaning Time Standards

* Differences In Waxes, Pads and Machine Speeds

* Differences In Waxes, Pads and Machine Speeds

* Training Lessons Learned

* Tips To Controlling Hidden Employee Costs

* Controlling Carpet Odors: Are Deodorizers Necessary

* Adapting To Emerging Technology

* Cleaning Up Marble At Home

* Cleaning Up Marble At Home

* Cleaning Polished Concrete Floors In Grocery Stores

* Floor Care Tips That Improve Appearances

* Whether Chemical Proportioners Fit Your Program

* ROI Of Chemical Dispensing Systems

* Streamline Cleaning In The Restroom

* Steps in Applying Floor Finish

* Urethane Seals Versus Water Based Floor Finishes

* Eight Ways To Improve Floor Finishing

* Eight Ways To Improve Floor Finishing

* Eight Ways To Improve Floor Finishing

* Laying Floor Finish With Disposable Microfiber

* Laundering Mops In A Washing Machine

* Properly Drying Mops

* Rinsing Mops After Use

* The Importance Of Mop Cleanup After Laying Floor Finish

* Stripping Floors With Urethane Sealers

* Choosing The Right Mop

* Traditional Pads Vs. Diamond Pads

* Problems When Restoring Wood Floors

* Dirty Mops Equals Dirty Floors

* Burn Spots on VCT

* Burn Spots on VCT

* Bowl Acid and Chrome Fixtures

* Waxing Ceramic Tile Floors

* Waxing Ceramic Tile Floors

* Waxing Ceramic Tile Floors

* Cleaning An Asbestos Floor In A School

* Diamond Pads Versus Floor Finish

* Diamond Pads Versus Floor Finish

* Floor Maintenance In A Kennel

* Laundering Microfiber Cloths In Bags

* Choosing The Right Mop Handle

* Choosing The Right Mop Handle

* Tools That Benefit Front-Line Custodians

* Tools That Benefit Front-Line Custodians

* Tools That Keep Staff On Schedule

* Tools That Keep Staff On Schedule

* Cleaning Products That Improve Productivity

* Cleaning Products That Improve Productivity

* Mopping In Small Buildings

* The Importance Of Proper Mopping

* Know Your Cleaning Fundamentals

* New Cleaning Equipment Boosts Janitor Productivity

* Disinfecting Hospital Floors

* Strengths And Weaknesses Of Microfiber

* Cleaning Scuffs On Linoleum

* Streamlining Purchasing And Partnering With Distributors

* Streamlining Purchasing And Partnering With Distributors

* Downfalls To Purchasing Based Only On Price

* Buying Supplies from Multiple Sources

* Hidden Hurdles Of Subcontracting

* Reading The Fine Print On Subcontracting Agreements

* How Product Usage Impacts Labor

* Challenges Facing BSCs And How Distributors Can Help

* Challenges Facing BSCs And How Distributors Can Help

* Expanding Janitorial Operations From Small Stores To Large Offices

* Using The Wrong Cleaning Product Can Create Safety Hazards

* Custodial Snap Shot: Dusting And Glass Cleaning

* ANSI Standards For Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

* Signage To Help Prevent Slips And Falls

* Signage To Help Prevent Slips And Falls

* The Cost Of Slips, Trips and Falls

* The Cost Of Slips, Trips and Falls

* The Janitor’s Role In Reducing Slips, Trips And Falls

* Common Causes Of Slips, Trips And Falls

* Floor Care Follow Up

* Removing Urethane Floor Finish

* The Mats, Mops and Chemicals Needed To Clean Granite Floors

* Cleaning Granite Floors In The Winter

* Fixing An Improperly Maintained Floor

* The Wrong Cleaning Chemicals To Use On A Floor

* The Problem Of Using Too Much Floor Finish

* Always Follow Manufacturer’s Instructions

* Cleaning Tips – Interview Points

* Set Goals For An Outside Trainer

* Ask Trainers To Give Recommendations For Improvements

* Be Prepared Before A Hired Trainer Arrives

* Choosing A Trainer To Teach Cleaning

* Measuring A Cleaning Trainer's Efficacy

* Restoring Flooring After Being Damaged

* Restoring Flooring After Being Damaged

* Restoring Flooring After Being Damaged

* What California Product Rules Mean Moving Forward

* Seven Product Categories Impacted By California Rule

* Updates To Chemical Regulations In California

* Scheduling Day Porters

* How To Create Shiny Floors

* How To Create Shiny Floors

* How To Create Shiny Floors

* HEPA Filtration And Microfiber Will Improve Dust Control

* HEPA Filtration And Microfiber Will Improve Dust Control

* Foodservice Touchpoints That Need Frequent Sanitizing

* Rinse Floors With A Neutralizer Before Applying Finish

* Rinse Floors With A Neutralizer Before Applying Finish

* Using Distributors As Training Resource For Floor Maintenance

* Using Distributors As Training Resource For Floor Maintenance

* Tools And Supplies Needed For Stripping And Waxing

* Tools And Supplies Needed For Stripping And Waxing

* First In Bidding A Job - Determine Labor Costs

* Tips To Properly Cleaning Food Service Areas

* Recommended Cloths For Disinfecting

* Clarification On Chemical Dwell Times

* Clarification On Chemical Dwell Times

* Reducing Cross-Contamination With Microfiber

* Tips To Maintaining Effectiveness of Microfiber

* Why Microfiber Should Be Laundered Separately

* Proper Staffing And Training Can Improve Performance

* Proper Staffing And Training Can Improve Performance

* Analyzing Custodial Work Can Lead To Performance Improvements

* Renting Versus Owning Pressure Washing Equipment

* Safety Suggestions When Using Pressure Washers

* Proper Care and Use of Pressure Washers

* Tips To Cleaning With Pressure Washers

* Safety Is A Priority When Cleaning Veterinary ClinicsDisinfectants Are Not Cleaners

* Safety Is A Priority When Cleaning Veterinary ClinicsDisinfectants Are Not Cleaners

* Safety Is A Priority When Cleaning Veterinary Clinics

* Safety Is A Priority When Cleaning Veterinary Clinics

* Cleaning And Disinfecting Floors In A Veterinary Clinic

* Cleaning And Disinfecting Floors In A Veterinary Clinic

* Advice For Starting A Cleaning Company

* Advice For Starting A Cleaning Company

* Manager Mistakes To Avoid - Focusing On Training

* Manager Mistakes To Avoid - Focusing On Training

* Using Incentives Properly When Motivating Staff

* Using Incentives Properly When Motivating Staff

* Developing A Plan To Maintain Tile Floors

* Developing A Plan To Maintain Tile Floors

* Ceramic Tile Sealing Process Concerns

* Ceramic Tile Sealing Process Concerns

* Using Matting Systems To Improve Cleanliness and Worker Productivity

* Improving Restroom Cleaning Productivity

* Improving Restroom Cleaning Productivity

* Quick Fixes That Destroy Long-Term Productivity

* Quick Fixes That Destroy Long-Term Productivity

* How Equipment Quality Impacts Worker Productivity

* Measuring Productivity With Labor And Square Feet

* Know The pH of Cleaning Chemicals

* Floor Stripper Is Not The Same As Neutral Cleaner

* Helpful Floor Stripping Tips

* Helpful Floor Stripping Tips

* Running A Cleaning Company Takes Commitment

* Managing An Operations Budget When Adding Staff

* Starting A Cleaning Company Takes Time Management

* Cleaning Outside Will Benefit Entryways And Hallways

* Load Cleaning Carts Before Janitors Arrive

* Four Tips For Cleaner Office Buildings

* Important Office Areas To Clean

* Vacuum Frequency For An Office Building

* Proper Steps To Cleaning Restrooms

* Proper Steps To Cleaning Restrooms

* Restroom Cleaning Tips That Improve Perception

* Back to the Basics: Cleaning A Restroom Correctly

* Back to the Basics: Cleaning A Restroom Correctly

* Tools And Supplies Can Hinder Worker Productivity

* Tools And Supplies Can Hinder Worker Productivity

* Restoring Damaged Grout In Restrooms

* Restoring Damaged Grout In Restrooms

* Restroom Odors May Be Result Of Using Wrong Chemicals

* Cleaning To Contract Specifications Don't Always Equal Great Results

* Cleaning To Contract Specifications Don't Always Equal Great Results

* Recommendations For Mixing Chemicals

* Floor Finishing Advice For Aging Surfaces

* Floor Finishing Advice For Aging Surfaces

* Floor Finishing Advice For Aging Surfaces

* Tip To Applying Floor Finish To VCT

* Tip To Applying Floor Finish To VCT

* When Not to Apply Floor Finish

* When Not to Apply Floor Finish

* Overcome Challenges To Stripping Old VCT Floors

* Overcome Challenges To Stripping Old VCT Floors

* Keep Track Of Cleaning Specs

* Avoid Using "As Needed" On Cleaning Contracts

* Benefits Of Communicating With And Monitoring Staff

* Restoring Shine To Old Abused Flooring

* Restoring Shine To Old Abused Flooring

* Tips To Treating Non-Porous Floors

* Tips To Treating Non-Porous Floors

* Applying Floor Finish To Marble Floors

* Removing Finish From Marble Floors

* Local Connections Can Help You Start A Cleaning Business

* Even With Start-up Capital, Running A Cleaning Business Isn't Easy

* A Cleaning Business Brings Financial Security, But Takes Hard Work

* Cleaning Is Physical Work

* Inspect Marble Floors After Cleaning

* Scrubbing Marble Floors

* Scrubbing Marble Floors

* Picking Equipment And Chemicals For Cleaning Marble Floors

* Picking Equipment And Chemicals For Cleaning Marble Floors

* Post-construction Cleanup Of Marble Floors

* Post-construction Cleanup Of Marble Floors

* Removing Tire Marks From Concrete

* Restroom Specialists Can Handle More Cleaning Tasks

* Office Construction Will Increase Cleaning Needs

* Office Construction Will Increase Cleaning Needs

* Continually Track Your Cleaning And Travel Times

* Tips To Workloading And Identifying Cleaning Times

* Shifting From High-Gloss To Matte Finish

* Shifting From High-Gloss To Matte Finish

* Benefits of Encapsulation Cleaning

* Benefits of Encapsulation Cleaning

* New Cleaning Businesses Should First Target Small Commercial Offices

* Starting A Cleaning Business Takes Hard Work, Sacrifices

* Being In The Cleaning Business Takes Passion For Serving Others

* Successful Cleaning Companies Handle Complaints Well

* Two Attributes Every Cleaning Business Owner Needs

* Financial Responsibilities As A New, Small Cleaning Business

* Starting A Contract Cleaning Business

* Which Type Of Mop Is Best?

* Which Type Of Mop Is Best?

* Give Great Customer Service, Or Lose Cleaning Clientele

* Are New Janitor Hires Ready To Meet Customer Expectations?

* Cleaning Less Often Takes Longer

* Fixing A Floor Stripping Mistake

* Test Floors Before Quoting A Stripping Price

* The Cost Of Sharing Cleaning Equipment Across Multiple Accounts

* Tips For Purchasing Floor Cleaning Equipment

* How To Tell If Your Cleaning Equipment Is Making You Money

* Running A Cleaning Company Takes Bookkeeping Prowess

* Help With Pricing Granite Floor Care

* Tips To Meeting Customer Expectations

* Productivity and Customer Expectations

* Productivity and Profit Margins

* Training Staff To Be Productive And Efficient

* Calculating Floor Care Cleaning Times

* Should You Drop In On Customers As A PR Tactic?

* Tips To Implementing Quality Control Personnel

* Assigning Quality Control Issues To The Right Person

* Proper Care of VCT Flooring

* Proper Care of VCT Flooring

* Floor Care Q&A - Tips For Success

* Floor Care Q&A - Tips For Success

* Factors To Choosing The Best Floor Care Chemicals

* Factors To Choosing The Best Floor Care Chemicals

* Welcoming New Custodians To The Team

* Pricing Carpet And Window Cleaning

* Cleaning Chemicals Need Proper Concentration And Time To Work

* Temperature And Agitation Affect Cleaning Effectiveness

* Proper Length And Cleaning For Matting

* Odor Issues May Be The Result Of Poor Custodial Training

* Test A New Cleaning Product Before You Buy Into The Hype

* What It Takes To Be A Cleaning Consultant

* What It Takes To Be A Cleaning Consultant

* Teaching Others How To Clean

* Local Cleaning Events Are Cheap And Beneficial Learning Opportunities

* Bidding On A Contract Opportunity

* Answering Questions On Bidding And Profit Margins

* Disinfecting In Conjunction With Using Microfiber

* Impact Of Advancements In Floor Equipment

* Impact Of Advancements In Floor Equipment

* Evolution Of Buffers, Burnishers And Other Technologies

* Evolution Of Buffers, Burnishers And Other Technologies

* Buffers, Burnishers and Other Technologies

* Buffers, Burnishers and Other Technologies

* PPE: Choosing The Right Gloves For The Job

* OSHA Requirements For PPE - Specifically Gloves

* Accurately Describing Cleaning Times

* Accurately Describing Cleaning Times

* Justifying Cleaning Times

* The Value Of Cleaning Supervisors

* Do You Have A Training Process For Cleaning Procedures?

* How Fast Can You Respond To Your Cleaning Customer?

* Find New Cleaning Business With Niche Services

* Don't Weigh Down Cleaning Supervisors With Extraneous Tasks

* Invest In Janitorial Supervisors With Outside Training And Education

* Invest In Janitorial Supervisors With Outside Training And Education

* All Positions In A Cleaning Company Affect The Janitorial Staff

* Why You Shouldn't Apply Floor Finish To Baseboards

* Some Cleaning Chemicals And Floor Equipment Don't Mix

* Some Cleaning Chemicals And Floor Equipment Don't Mix

* A Poorly Trained Janitor Can Do Significant Damage

* A Poorly Trained Janitor Can Do Significant Damage

* Developing An Action Plan For Cleaning

* Choosing Chemicals To Clean Sink Stains

* Cleaning And Disinfecting Sink Stains

* Determining A Standard For "Clean"

* Identifying Tasks Provides Clear Directions To Janitors

* Job Cards Helps Fulfill Cleaning Contract Promises

* Re-pricing A Cleaning Contract

* Use Quadrant Cleaning For Weekly Tasks

* Customers' Cleaning Expectations Rarely Match Price Expectations

* Be Consistent When Adjusting Cleaning Contracts

* Reducing Cleaning Tasks Can Actually Increase The Time

* Coping With Cleaning Market Downturns

* Proper Footwear and Posture Can Prevent Slips and Falls When Cleaning

* Preventing Slips and Trips

* Recurring Symptoms Could Mean Serious Janitor Injury

* Most Common Janitor Injuries

* Most Common Janitor Injuries

* Training Tips To Using Equipment

* Eight Tips For Training Staff

* Training That Targets Worker Strengths And Weaknesses

* Training Workers To Safely Use Equipment

* Training Workers To Safely Use Equipment

* Developing A Safety Training Program

* Tips For Using Double Bucket Or Flat Mop Systems

* Floor Finish Application Tips

* Oscillating Machines Remove Floor Finish

* Re-finishing Floors In A Green Way

* Re-finishing Floors In A Green Way

* Using Automatic Scrubbers To Remove Grit And Soil

* Mopping Heavily Soiled Floors

* Microfiber Dust Mopping Removes Grit and Soil

* Microfiber Dust Mopping Removes Grit and Soil

* Installing And Maintaining A Proper Matting System

* Microfiber Can Remove Biofilms From Surfaces

* 15 Tips For Being A Better Janitorial Supervisor

* Don't Be Too Serious — Cleaning Can Be Fun

* Janitorial Supervisors Should Avoid A Quick Fix To Problems

* Supervisors Should Continually Recognize Janitor Achievements

* Cultivating Future Supervisors From Janitors

* Training Tips For Restoration Of A Hard Floor

* Training Tips On Proper Use of Autoscrubbers

* Training Tips For Maintaining Hard Floors

* Periodic Cleaning Recommended For Restrooms

* Restoring Granite Floors

* Floor Care Tips For Granite Floors

* Floor Care Tips For Granite Floors

* Granite Floors Need Regular Polishing

* Tips To Identify And Remove Soil From Carpet

* Soil's Damage On Floors And Carpets

* Preventing Tracked-In Soil With Proper Matting

* Custodial Math And Determining Cleanable Space And Times

* Steps To Maintaining Equipment

* Steps To Maintaining Equipment

* Developing Equipment Maintenance Check Lists

* Developing Equipment Maintenance Check Lists

* Determining And Using Cleaning Times

* Determining And Using Cleaning Times

* Cleaning Times That Work For You

* Cleaning Times That Work For You

* Understanding Cleaning Time Standards

* Testing Floors Prior to Cleaning

* Testing Floors Prior to Cleaning

* Vinyl Composite Tiles Is The Most Common Flooring To Clean

* Avoid Stripping Vinyl Asbestos Tile

* Cleaning Tips For Vinyl Asbestos Tile

* Cleaning Tips For Linoleum Floors

* Cleaning Tips For Linoleum Floors

* Defining Resilient Floors

* How To Treat Streaking and Slippery Floors

* How To Treat Streaking and Slippery Floors

* How To Fix and Clean Yellowing Floors

* How To Fix and Clean Yellowing Floors

* What To Do When Floors Get Scuffed, Scratched or Powdered

* Solutions To Poor Gloss On Hard Floors

* Two Types of Hard Floors And How To Clean Them

* Two Types of Hard Floors And How To Clean Them

* Training Tips That Reduce Cleaning Mistakes

* Floor Restoration For Damaged Areas

* Never Cut Corners With Floor Care

* Supervision, Training and Managing

* Identify Floor Maintenance Programs That Work

* Preventing Yellowing Floors

* Floor Finish Ingredients And How They Work

* The History Of Floor Finish

* The Evolution Of Floor Finishes

* Prepping Floors For Finishes And Sealers

* Prepping Floors For Finishes And Sealers

* Using Green Floor Care Products Properly

* Using Green Floor Care Products Properly

* Advice For Using Water-Based Strippers On Floors

* Advice For Using Water-Based Strippers On Floors

* Tips To Strip And Recoat Hard Floors

* Tips To Strip And Recoat Hard Floors

* Hard Floor Care Basics - Heavy Regular Maintenance

* Hard Floor Care Basics - Heavy Regular Maintenance

* The Five Steps of Light Floor Maintenance

* The Five Steps of Light Floor Maintenance

* Proper Chemical Dilution and Time Are Essential For Floor Care

* Temperature and Agitation Boost Wet Cleaning

* Not All Microfiber Mops Are Created Equal

* Choosing The Right Microfiber Mop

* Hard Floor Care: Surfactants and Builders

* Using Solvents and Detergents To Clean Floors

* Three Types of Dirt To Clean

* Standardize Cleaning Products and Equipment For Simplicity

* Standardize Cleaning Products and Equipment For Simplicity

* Stripping and Scrubbing Floors in High Traffic Hallways

* Stripping and Scrubbing Floors in High Traffic Hallways

* Proper Broom Selection and Use

* Equipping Janitor Carts For Restroom Cleaning

* Equipping Janitor Carts For Restroom Cleaning

* Servicing Restrooms Safely

* Choosing the Right Cleaning Equipment and Tools

* Choosing The Right Floor Mop For The Job

* Choosing The Right Floor Mop For The Job

* Narrowing Down And Purchasing The Right Floor Mops

* Narrowing Down And Purchasing The Right Floor Mops

* Servicing a Grocery Store

* Tests That Identify Successes When Cleaning Touch-Points

* Tests That Identify Successes When Cleaning Touch-Points

* Tests That Identify Successes When Cleaning Touch-Points

* Identifying Germs And Targeting Touch Points

* Tips To Using Abrasive Cleaning Processes

* Tips To Using Abrasive Cleaning Processes

* Tips To Using Abrasive Cleaning Processes

* Floor Care Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

* Floor Care Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

* Using Improper Cleaning Terms Can Cause Surface Damage

* Using Improper Cleaning Terms Can Cause Surface Damage

* Cleaning Ceramic and Quarry Tiles

* Cleaning Ceramic and Quarry Tiles

* Switching To Green Chemicals Worth It For Health Benefits Alone

* Rotary Vs. Orbital Machines

* Rotary Vs. Orbital Machines

* Restroom Cleaning Productivity Tips

* Down And Dirty With Disinfection

* Equipment And Its Effect on ROI

* Managing And Maintaining Smaller Accounts

* Tips To Avoid Baseboard Build-Up

* Tips To Avoid Baseboard Build-Up

* Seven Steps To Maintaining Hard Floors

* Seven Steps To Maintaining Hard Floors

* Smart Cleaning: A Training Concept That Works

* Refurbishing Ceramic Tile in Restrooms

* Refurbishing Ceramic Tile in Restrooms

* Wipes Offer Options

* Simplify With Aerosols

* Why Use Wipes?

* Green Advantages to Aerosols

* Benefits of Aerosols and Wipes

* Features of a Battery Backpack

* Recharging Strategy for Battery-Powered Equipment

* Is Battery Powered Equipment Faster?

* Cleaning Grout With Steam Vapor

* Extending The Life Of Grout

* Extending The Life Of Grout

* Cleaning Porcelain Tile

* Sealing Grout Lines In Restrooms

* Sealing Grout Lines In Restrooms

* Tile And Grout: Preventative Maintenance Is Key

* Using Salt To Combat Snow And Ice

* Combatting Urine Odors In Restrooms

* Restroom Cleaning Systems Save Time

* Reducing Cross-contamination In Restrooms

* Cleaning Frequencies In Restrooms

* Proper Dwell Time A Must In Restrooms

* Keeping Foodservice Floors Safe

* Cleaning Green Floors

* Pairing Green Floor Finish And Strippers

* Polished Concrete Floors Are Not "Maintenance-Free"

* Floor Care Chemicals In Medical Facilities

* Microfiber Mops Contribute to LEED

* Laundering Instructions for Microfiber Mop Heads

* Color-coding Hand Tools

* Color-coding Hand Tools

* Baffled Mop Buckets Reduce Spills

* Popular Uses of String Mops

* Researching Green Floor Care Chemicals

* Clean Two Surfaces With One Machine

* Battery Options For Floor Equipment

* Floor Equipment: Ride Out The Old, Or Buy New?

* Autoscrubbers Getting Smaller

* Consider Value Proposition When Buying Floor Care Equipment

* Why Appearance Matters On A Janitorial Cart

* Why Appearance Matters On A Janitorial Cart

* Chemical Safety Aboard Janitorial Carts

* Carts for different facilities

* How Janitorial Carts Help Reduce Waste

* How Janitorial Carts Help Reduce Waste

* Janitorial Carts Integrate Ergonomics

* Janitorial Carts Integrate Ergonomics

* Proper Use Of Green Floor Finishes and Strippers

* There's a Wipe For That

* Vacuuming Hard Floors

* Cleaning Floors With Only Water

* Day Cleaning Floor Care Equipment

* Efficiencies With Floor Care Equipment

* Cart Vacuums For One-Pass Cleaning

* Good IAQ Starts At the Door

* When Distributors Should Buy Ice Melt

* With Green Ice Melt, Be Wary Of Greenwashing

* Skipping Ice Melt Can Be A Costly Mistake

* Ensuring Ice Melt Stock In Bad Winters

* Ice Melt Goes Green

* Restroom Equipment Maintenance

* How To Clean Using A Restroom Machine

* Cleaning With Steam

* Cleaning Restrooms At The Right Dilution

* Cleaning Machines vs. Traditional Methods

* Cross-contamination In The Restroom

* Matting In Food Service

* The Message Is In The Mat

* Matting That Keeps You Going…And Going…

* Mats For Every Occasion

* Matting: Laying The Groundwork Outside Entrances

* Operator Safety For Ride-On Equipment

* Leasing Floor Care Equipment

* Floor Care Machine Maintenance

* Using Autoscrubbers To Clean Gym Floors

* Green Floor Care Equipment

* Bucketless Microfiber Mopping Systems

* Reducing Waste With Microfiber

* Microfiber Improves IAQ

* Microfiber Flat Mopping Systems Reduce Worker Fatigue

* Applying Floor Finish With Microfiber

* Buy Pads Based On Performance, Not Price

* Floor Pad Training

* Floor Brushes

* Floor Pads: Picking The Proper Composition Type

* Floor Pads: Breaking Down Colors

* Minimizing Damage With Touch-Free Fixtures

* Vacuuming for health

* Color-coding To Prevent Cross-Contamination

* Cleaning Kitchen Floors

* A European Approach To Floor Care

* Standard To Help Reduce Slips and Falls

* Cleaning Cork and Bamboo Floors

* Winter Is Not The Time To Strip and Refinish Floors

* Chemical-Free Surface Cleaning

* Cleaning Floors With Steam Vapor

* Chemical-Free Floor Machines

* Cost Savings With Bucketless Mops

* Treating Dust Mops

* Plastic Hand Tools

* Ergonomic Hand Tools

* Microfiber Mops

* Subcontracting Window Cleaning Services

* Window Care: Fabricating Debris On Tempered Glass

* Two Types of Window Cleaning

* Benefits of Microfiber Flat Mops

* Going Green with Microfiber

* Cost Benefits to Microfiber

* Laundering Microfibers

* Understanding Microfiber Grades

* Custom Matting

* Safety First

* High-performance Matting Systems

* Winter Floor Care Prevention

* Proper Matting Maintenance

* Mopping Away Cross-Contamination Threats

* Mopping Away Cross-Contamination Threats

* Steam cleaning

* Battery-powered autoscrubbers

* Quiet floor equipment

* Automatic Floor Machines

* Examining Floor Pads

* Buckets Offer An Option For Everyone

* Green Brooms and Mops

* Green Brooms and Mops

* Ergonomics Help Reduce Mopping Injuries

* Selling Brooms and Brushes

* Bucketless Flat Mops Useful In Healthcare Facilities

* Ice Melt: Product Overuse

* Improper Storage Of Ice Melt

* Using The Right Ice Melt Product

* Pre-treat Surfaces Before Applying Ice Melt

* Purchase Ice Melt Early

* Using Proper Floor Chemicals Prevents Slips

* Ensuring Worker Safety When Mixing Floor Chemicals

* Daily Stone Floor Care

* Green Floor Chemicals

* Defining What 'Low-VOC' Means


In-depth podcasts featuring cleaning industry leaders

* Retaining Your Sales Staff

* Wet/Dry World: New Innovations in Vacuums courtesy of ProTeam

* 'Understanding Indoor Air Quality'

* 'Understanding Indoor Air Quality'

* 'Understanding Indoor Air Quality'



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