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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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How to Clean a Commercial Dishwasher: 3 Expert Tips

How to Clean a Commercial Dishwasher: 3 Expert Tips

A reliable, working commercial dishwasher is vital to the success and smooth operation of any bustling food service business.  And yet, kitchen staff across the food service industry often neglect to keep their dishwasher properly maintained. How often do you think a dish machine should be cleaned?  Some people would say once a day is […]

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Are Paper Towels More Sanitary Than Hand Dryers?

Are Paper Towels More Sanitary Than Hand Dryers?

Hand dryers are a popular replacement for paper towel dispensers, but are they more sanitary? Hand dryers promote cross contamination by spreading germs from the air, to your hands, and eventually to other surfaces. Here are a few reasons why paper towels are more sanitary than hand dryers.

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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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What is UV-C Disinfection? A Method for Chemical-Free Disinfection

What is UV-C Disinfection? A Method for Chemical-Free Disinfection

Did you know that you can disinfect surfaces and objects in your facility without using a chemical disinfectant? Chemical disinfectants are the most common way to inactivate germs on various surfaces and objects, however, newer alternative methods like UV-C disinfection are available to achieve a reduced number of germs without bringing potentially dangerous substances into […]

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