Imperial Dade Insights

Germs are everywhere. They lurk on high-touch surfaces, linger in the air, and hide under objects. While inevitable to avoid picking up germs, proper handwashing is an easy tool to help keep you and those around you healthy.  Whether it’s a routine activity or an essential step during a global pandemic, handwashing is the first line […]

Looking for an equipment service center doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or difficult process. Read this how-to article for the six steps you’ll need to find the best equipment service center for your business.

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 […]

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, […]

Do you want your luxury vinyl tile, or LVT, flooring to look its best all the time? Of course, you do!What you need to do is develop a comprehensive floorcare program with daily, periodic, and restorative cleaning procedures. Daily and periodic cleaning should be used to keep up the appearance of your flooring, while restorative […]

Is your commercial bathroom plagued by stained, dirty floors? Are there lingering odors in the air? These are some of the most common complaints for a commercial restroom, but they don’t have to be for yours.

Keep your automatic floor scrubber in peak condition by following these 10 key autoscrubber maintenance steps.

If you’re looking for effective ways to rid your facility’s carpets of the toughest stains, then you no doubt stumbled upon encapsulation cleaning in your research. Or, maybe you just got finished reading our article on encapsulation carpet cleaning.

Are your commercial floor mats in need of some TLC? 

Quite often, the design of your commercial restrooms may be in need of a make-over to create an enhanced and cohesive look in your facility. Outdated restrooms can appear unclean and increase the amount of time your guests spend in your restroom. Updating your commercial restroom once in a while can help maintain your customers’ […]

Did you know that your guests can leave your restroom with twice the amount of germs on their hands than when they entered? Using the restroom requires the people in your building to touch multiple surfaces and objects. Whether they’re touching the doors, toilet flush valves, or faucets, there’s a high risk of spreading germs […]

Dispenser stockouts are a common plight of commercial restrooms, especially during periods of high traffic.

Grout can easily become the cause of a wide range of restroom odors.

The appearance of your facility’s restroom is important to how your guests view your facility as a whole.

Did you know that up to 80% of the waste produced in schools could actually be recycled? A majority of the waste produced in schools isn’t disposed of properly leading to excessive trash and large disposal costs. In many cases, large amounts of paper, food packaging products, commercial cleaning supplies, and other waste that is […]

Commercial dish machines are a great alternative to manually washing and sanitizing the wares your facility uses. Read this article to learn about the different types of commercial dish machines and how to choose the best one for your facility.

Is it time to change the floor pad or brush on your auto scrubber? The pad driver or brush on your machine needs to be removed and stored after each use. Pads also need to be changed regularly in order for you to achieve the most effective clean possible. Worn or excessively dirty floor pads […]

Knowing how to use an auto floor scrubber is key to cleaning commercial hard floors safely and more efficiently. With an automatic floor scrubber, cleaning your commercial hard floors can be done with just one pass. An auto scrubber can be used in place of a mop and bucket to achieve clean, sanitary floors in […]

Have you noticed that your auto scrubber isn’t leaving your floors clean and dry after use? You may need to check your auto scrubber’s squeegee blades. The squeegee blade on an auto scrubber is used to collect water and cleaning solution from your commercial floors. When your auto scrubber squeegee blade is functioning correctly, your […]

When you have people constantly walking through your facility, stains on your commercial carpet are unavoidable.

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 […]

Auto scrubbers are valuable in speeding up the process of cleaning the floors in your building. Unfortunately, while using a floor scrubber, you may have noticed a bad odor coming from the machine. When this happens, it may be difficult to know exactly what’s causing it or how to fix it.

Every 12 months or so your resilient hard floors will need to be restored with a strip and wax to revitalize your dull, worn flooring.  This is a two-part process. The first step is to strip or remove all layers of finish from your floor. Then, once you’ve stripped all the wax (finish) from your […]

our floors are the very first thing people notice when entering a building. Keeping them looking their best is important. However, this can be challenging. Everyday soils are tracked inside, and as a result, floors get worn. They get discolored, scratched, and damaged as occupants track dirt and other abrasive soils inside. Additionally, the winter […]

Restroom hygiene can make a big impact on your occupants, and yet they represent one of the highest areas of complaint in many facilities. One of the most common restroom complaints arises from unpleasant odors. Oftentimes, guests equate the cleanliness of your restrooms with the overall service provided by your business. Providing your guest with […]