When cleaning hotel rooms, offices and public restrooms, professionals typically think about removing soils and disinfecting. But, there are other non-soil measures of clean, two of the most common being hair and dust. [More]

Keeping up the appearance of the floor can sometimes be difficult, time-intensive and costly for maintenance professionals; but, the truth is that it doesn’t have to be. Taking time to focus on the proper floor care for your unique facility can translate into long-term cost savings and deliver a positive guest experience. [More]

Typically, a contractor can deduct only a portion of the costs of a new piece of equipment over a period of time. This is referred to as a depreciation allowance. But, with the current tax break, in essence, the contractor is getting a onetime gift from Uncle Sam. [More]

Carpet cleaners and restoration contractors have long been using commercial air movers to expedite drying and prevent permanent damage to flooring. Large facilities like schools, universities and business campuses could benefit from having a commercial air mover on-site in the event of an emergency. [More]

The size of a facility does not always reflect its value. Many small offices, boutiques, cafés and specialty stores are built with top-quality materials to send a strong message of luxury to their customers. Whether the flooring is a precious hardwood or high-end carpet, it is susceptible to moisture damage from spills big and small. [More]

Psst. I’ll tell you a cleaning secret, one that can help you save time, money and enhance your sustainability programs. Best of all, it’s an easy to implement, readily available solution.

Drum roll please ... Use multipurpose products. [More]

Right now, Uncle Sam has a gift for us. End users who purchase capital equipment for their businesses may be able to take advantage of exceptionally advantageous depreciation and expense deductions that are targeted to expire or decline significantly in 2012. [More]

At Washoe County School District, where PCHS got started, the daily average attendance record has risen by a remarkable six-and-a-half percent! [More]

When it comes to cleaning restrooms, taking the cheapest option may not be safe. A study from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows that cotton-loop mops only remove 30 percent of bacteria on restroom floors. Microfiber mops eliminate 99 percent of bacteria — and they also have a much longer lifespan than cotton versions. [More]

The non-profit Process Cleaning for Healthy Schools (PCHS) Consortium is officially supporting the promotion and distribution of the book, "Clean and Healthy Schools for Dummies" by Dr. David Mudarri, a publishing collaboration by the IEHA, Healthy Schools Campaign and Wiley & Sons Publishing. [More]

More of our end customers are coming to us with questions about green floors — specifically, how to clean and maintain them. Apparently, increasing numbers of facilities are installing alternatives to conventional floors and selecting floors made from more sustainable or recycled materials such as bamboo, cork and rubber.

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The battle between canister vacuums, backpacks and uprights — and which is the best type of vacuum — has been raging for years. All three types normally offer tools and options to make cleaning tasks easier.

Today, most provide dual-purpose versatility for carpet or hard floors, and newer models offer superior suction, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration, enhanced cleaning speed, whisper-quiet operation and are offered at competitive prices. [More]

Everybody loves seeing their own reflection in the floor as they walk into a building, but sometimes sustaining that level of cleanliness can be difficult and costly for maintenance professionals. However, keeping up the appearance of finished floors is a crucial responsibility and must be a priority for facility maintenance providers. [More]