- September 23, 2022
- in Cleaning Supplies
When you work in an office, spills are bound to happen—here’s how to deal with them. When you work in an office, spills are bound to happen. Between changing the toner cartridge and throwing an office potluck, your office won’t stay pristine forever. And if you’re like most business owners, your office is your pride Read more
With a new school year comes excitement and anticipation. But unfortunately, the new year can also bring a host of yucky germs. And while communal areas like the cafeteria and playground may seem like the most likely spots for bacteria and viruses to linger, you may be surprised to learn that the classroom is the Read more
Summer means students get three months to take a break from classes and class rooms. For a janitorial staff, however, summer can be one of the busiest seasons. To help your janitorial staff prepare for summer cleaning, we’ve outlined a school cleaning checklist. Here 9 most important items to add to your school cleaning checklist Read more
Did you know cold and flu viruses can live on hard surfaces for up to 24 hours while some stomach bugs, such as norovirus, can live on surfaces for more than a month. In addition, the bacteria that causes MSRA can live on surfaces for weeks and has been known to thrive in locker rooms Read more
Has your facility had a flu outbreak? Once one associate contracts the flu you’ll want to work quickly to prevent the spread to other associates. This is because the flu virus can live on a surface for more than 24 hours. Here, we’ll outline how to find the best disinfectants for the flu virus and Read more
In a busy gym, a single piece of exercise equipment can be used more than 100 times a day. This means exercise equipment in a gym is a breeding ground for germs and all too often isn’t disinfected between each use. This is a problem because viruses can live on a surface anywhere from a Read more
Is the cleaning product I’m using a disinfectant or a sanitizer? What exactly is green cleaning? What’s the difference between concentrate and ready to use chemicals? Understanding basic cleaning terms and definitions is essential to cleaning effectively and efficiently. We’ve outlined the top cleaning terms you should understand before you clean any facility. General Cleaning Read more
The vast majority of people when they’re cleaning a surface spray a cleaner or disinfectant and immediately wipe it up. However, when you do this you’re likely leaving lots of germs behind. This is because cleaners and disinfectants have specific dwell times. What is dwell time? Dwell time is the amount of time a disinfectant Read more
Safe and clean schools are important to everyone. Schools have dense populations though, making it easy for germs and diseases to spread quickly. The janitorial staff and teachers play the most significant role in keeping the school environment clean. So, it’s incredibly important that the staff have the best school cleaning supplies and school cleaning Read more
Without proper chemical dilution, there can be costly and dangerous mistakes. Too much water and too little chemical will be ineffective. And too much chemical with not enough water is dangerous. Here, we’ve outlined various types of chemical dilution and why a chemical dilution system may be appropriate for your facility. Types of chemical dilution. Read more