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Easy Solutions to Enhance Your School Floor Care Program

Easy Solutions to Enhance Your School Floor Care Program

Did you know that 78% of students believe that a lack of cleanliness in their schools negatively impacts their health? Maintaining a clean school is vital to the well-being of students, teachers, and staff. A big part of maintaining a clean school is having a comprehensive floor care program. An effective floor care program can […]

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Industrial Floor Sweepers 101: Everything You Need to Know

Industrial Floor Sweepers 101: Everything You Need to Know

The right janitorial equipment is crucial for maintaining cleanliness in large warehouses, industrial areas, factories, and other facilities.  What do I mean by the “right” equipment?  Most cleaning tasks can be completed with a variety of tools or equipment. For example, if there’s a spill, you clean it with a mop or a wet/dry vac. […]

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Commercial Floor Buffers 101: What is a Floor Buffer?

Commercial Floor Buffers 101: What is a Floor Buffer?

Maintaining your hard floors is not just about appearances; it’s a critical aspect of effective facility management.  Clean floors not only leave a lasting positive impression on customers but also contribute to a healthier environment for building occupants.  Of the many tools available for a floor maintenance program, one stands out as versatile and essential: […]

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Wet/Dry Vacs 101: What is a Wet/Dry Vacuum?

Wet/Dry Vacs 101: What is a Wet/Dry Vacuum?

If you’re trying to up your cleaning game and tackle a wide range of messes on your hard or carpeted floors, a commercial wet/dry vac could be your new best friend.  Versatile, durable, and capable of handling both wet and dry messes, this cleaning powerhouse has become an essential tool for homeowners and professionals alike. […]

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How to Get Rid of Sticky Floors After Mopping

How to Get Rid of Sticky Floors After Mopping

Sticky floors are inevitable.  All day, people walk on the floors of your facility. Whether they know it or not, each time they come in from outside, or make a trip to the restroom, they’re tracking dirt, soil, and other debris across the floor.  Usually, it’s a simple fix; mop the floors with clean water […]

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How to Clean LVT (Luxury Vinyl Flooring) in 6 Steps

How to Clean LVT (Luxury Vinyl Flooring) in 6 Steps

While luxury vinyl tile is easy to clean, that does not mean it can be neglected. Like other floor substrates, LVT requires a comprehensive floorcare program with daily, periodic, and restorative cleaning procedures to keep your floors looking great. Daily and periodic cleaning should be used to keep up the appearance of your flooring, while […]

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How to Restore LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Flooring in 9 Steps

How to Restore LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Flooring in 9 Steps

Does your LVT flooring have dark stains, deep scratches, or thick scuff marks that just won’t go away with cleaning? That’s how you know it’s time to restore your flooring.  Luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, is a popular choice for commercial settings that is known for its high durability, ability to realistically mimic natural materials, […]

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Carpet Wicking 101: What Is It and How to Avoid It?

Carpet Wicking 101: What Is It and How to Avoid It?

Do you notice stains reappearing on your carpets, even if you and your cleaning team just extracted them? Recurring stains are often due to carpet wicking.  Carpet wicking can be an expensive problem when time, labor, and cleaning products are continually spent on the same stain, only for it to keep reappearing.  That’s not to […]

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What is Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning?

What is Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning?

If you’ve been in the commercial cleaning industry for a while, then you’ve probably heard the term encapsulation thrown around. Or, maybe you’re not an industry vet and just heard it for the first time. Some may know it’s a low-moisture method, or that it’s an effective interim procedure, but what exactly is encapsulation carpet […]

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How to Clean Commercial Entry Mats in 6 Easy Steps

How to Clean Commercial Entry Mats in 6 Easy Steps

Did you know you can save between $600-$1200 per pound of soil removal by using a properly maintained entryway matting system? Removing dirt from your facility’s floors through sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping is time-consuming and costly, but using entry mats can dramatically reduce the presence of tracked dirt on your floors helping to save you […]

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4 Ways To Keep Your Floors Looking Their Best This Winter

4 Ways To Keep Your Floors Looking Their Best This Winter

Winter can be harsh on your facility’s hard floors so it’s important to take a different approach in the winter to account for increased soils and winter weather. The processes that would typically work during the summer or other seasons may not work now to keep your floors protected.  As winter approaches, you may be […]

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What’s The Best Floor Pad for VCT (Vinyl Composition Tile)?

When maintaining your VCT (vinyl composition tile) flooring, it’s important to know how to keep it looking its best for enhanced facility appearance, lower maintenance costs, and extended floor life. As you have likely seen in your searches, there are several different floor pad colors, textures, and materials. Finding the right one to maintain your […]

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