Chewing gum….what a wonderful refreshing treat! But alas, it eventually needs to be tossed out and unfortunately it often misses the trash can and hits the carpet. Sometimes, it also gets tracked into buildings on the bottom of someone’s shoes.…
It’s no secret that restrooms require the perfect clean. I’ve happily shared tips on how to keep these highly trafficked and germ-filled areas sparkling and disinfected. But just last week I got this email from janitor at a local hospitality…
More than ever, I am finding health and safety managers are restricting the use of hazardous chemicals and traditional industrial cleaning supplies. Many facilities are no longer able to keep chemicals like bleach or HCl acid bowl cleaners on the…
I had a customer visit our showroom today seeking some advice and cleaning tips from yours truly. What was her number one problem? She’d had it with her sinks and taps! She was frustrated that no matter how hard she…
Katherine recently visited the Disney World in Orlando. I don’t need to point out how busy Disney World is. Halfway through the day, it was time for a trip to the restroom. Katherine was certain it would require a hazmat…
It’s that time of year when the bugs are out in full force. Sure the mosquitoes are bad, but aren’t they always? I’m talking about ants, earwigs, silverfish, spiders, wasps and house flies. All of these little critters combined can…
If you’re a seasoned janitorial professional like me, chances are you spend a lot of your time in hospitals and long-term care facilities, disinfecting and disposing infectious waste. Have you ever wondered just how many bugs you’re exposed to on…
Having been in the commercial cleaning products and janitorial supplies business for so many years, the topic of deodorizers has come up many times, mostly regarding eliminating foul restroom smells. My strategy has always been to focus on three or…
Have you ever mentioned “chemicals” in passing to a friend or coworker and noticed the brief look of horror make its way across their face? Let’s face it -- chemicals have a bad rep. Recent research has shown some industrial…
Up until recently, I hadn’t given floor pads much thought. They’re a tool I use for cleaning, stripping, buffing and polishing floors and when the job is done, I’ve always thrown them out. One day, I got to thinking: where…