Training for Tech-Based Cleaning Systems

When it comes to upgrading historic facilities like these, the challenge is to accomplish renovations and upgrades without impacting its character.

We can expect more building managers to install baby changing systems and more cleaning workers to be called upon to clean and maintain them.

The autoscrubber has undergone the most dramatic evolution of any piece of cleaning equipment used on a daily basis.

Keep in mind: Service providers often have to back their service into a price and keep the facility clean while maintaining a profit.

Firing a client shouldn’t be done in a moment of frustration, but sometimes relationship just don't work out.

Here are some factors to consider when outlining work assignments.

With a new president and administration in the White House, it is hard to predict how the next four years will unfold, particularly for our industry.

As with other types of cleaning, consider your staff, process, equipment, and budget when bidding on a school district.

The Smart Care® TRIO System is the perfect fit for both facility managers and building service contractors looking to increase their productivity, while still delivering consistently cleaner carpets.

Park City, UT’s Basin Recreation Fieldhouse, a major recreation and athletics center, may lay claim to the best floor cleaning.

Introducing the new Bona® Commercial System, a complete premium hardwood floor care system to help you tackle jobs of all sizes.

The 3M Scotch-Brite™ Dual Purpose Scour Pad 96HEX scours away hard-to-clean messes on one side and polishes on the other. The scour pads have a hexagon shape to reach difficult areas and can clean pots and pans, cooking appliances, and kitchen and maintenance equipment.

Spartan Chemical Co. Inc.’s Bed Bug and Lice Killer aerosol helps control infestations of bed bugs, lice, and louse eggs for up to four weeks. The aerosol is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is for use on furniture, mattresses, and other nonwashable items.

Oxivir ready-to-use disinfectant wipes from Sealed Air Diversey Care are for eliminating bacteria, fungi, and viruses in healthcare environments. The wipes will not irritate skin or eyes and do not require personal protective equipment. They are available in different sizes and quantities, such as 6 inches by 7 inches in a 160 count canister, 7 inches by 8 inches in a 60-count canister, and 11 inches by.12 inches in a 160-count bucket with a refill option.

The Trace*Lite Mini Canopy by Barron Lighting Group disperses lowglare LED light at 4,845 lumens with 42 watts. The mini canopy is part of Trace*Lite’s Linear Highbay Series, which comes in three wattage packages: 105 watts, 200 watts, and 320 watts. The mini canopy can provide light to libraries, schools, parking garages, truck stops, and restrooms of all settings.

Impact Products, LLC’s ProGuard Fit 880 series of protective eyeglasses provide safety against wind, dust, small debris, and UVA and UVB rays. The glasses are flame-resistant with a built-in nose piece for comfort and dual-injected straight-back temples that fit securely to the head. The 880 series comes in a variety of sizes as one size does not fit all.

The Tork Bath Tissue Dispenser System for OptiCore holds two rolls of OptiCore’s patented tissue. OptiCore technology is designed to make sure the entire roll of tissue fully dispenses before switching rolls. A clear cover allows custodial crews to see when a refill is needed. The dispenser’s cover also locks to prevent tampering or theft.

The Clorox Odor Defense line identifies and captures odor-causing molecules to eliminate tough odors. The full line of Clorox Odor Defense products includes aerosol sprays, air and fabric trigger sprays, gallon refills, and timed-metered aerosol sprays. The Clorox Odor Defense system can be used in schools, bars, restaurants, stadiums, hotels, offices, and restrooms.

The Cascades Pro Tuff-Job wiper and bucket cleaning systems offers a transportable self-contained wet-wipe dispenser for a variety of surface cleaning tasks. Pour in the preferred bleach, cleaner, or sanitizing solution to create portable wet wipes for use in food service, office, educational, or industrial settings.

The Papernet Heavenly Soft Bathroom Tissue by Sofidel can be used in restaurant, hotel, or office restrooms. The tissue is designed to prevent tearing while maintaining strength, absorption, and softness. It is part of Papernet’s Heavenly Soft Superior line, which offers products in single bath tissue, jumbo roll, center pull, hardwound, and multifold.

The Nilodor Mold and Mildew Stain Remover removes mold, mildew, soap scum, dirt, and hard water buildup from grout. The stain remover does not contain bleach or fumes; has a low volatile organic compound rating; and is for use on nonporous surfaces, such as porcelain, ceramic tile, and fiberglass.

The 120 Watt General Area Light Tower is a portable work area light tower that can be used in hazardous or large areas and uses two 60-watt emitters to produce a total of 10,800 lumens. Both emitters can be independently adjusted, allowing for larger coverage of an area. The collapsible quadpod can extend to 26 feet and retract to 11 feet.

The Industrial Scientific Tango TX Gas Detector alerts operators when they are approaching a dangerous concentration of gas, serving as an early warning system for potential hazards. The operator can temporarily silence danger indicators to prevent alarm desensitization, especially in areas where staff may expect higher levels of gas concentrations.