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How to Pair Fragrances for Optimum Odor Control: The Perfect Scent Symphony
In the vast world of janitorial supplies, controlling odors is akin to an art form – it requires a keen sense of what works harmoniously to create a lasting impression. Combining fragrances to address odor control effectively is not merely about...
The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Ceilings and High Surfaces in Commercial Settings
Discover the ultimate guide to cleaning ceilings and high surfaces in commercial settings. Learn expert tips on maintenance, safety, and the best tools to use. From routine schedules to tackling tough stains, this guide ensures your high surfaces stay...
How to Remove Lingering Odors From Hotel Rooms + Key Tips for Eliminating Musty Odors and Smoky Smells
Ensuring a positive guest experience is one of the most important goals of every lodging establishment. It’s also one of the most difficult to achieve. Bad experiences can lead to bad reviews, discouraging repeat visits and scaring off new customers,...
How to Use a Floor Sweeper: 7 Steps to Effective Operation
Have you recently purchased a floor sweeper machine? Has it been a while since you operated your floor sweeper machine? Properly operating a floor sweeper machine is a simple process, and this article will guide you through it. Floor sweeper machines...
#1 Way to Avoid Paper Towel and Toilet Tissue Stock Outs in Your High Traffic Restroom
Restrooms occupy about 5% of a building’s space but account for nearly 80% of complaints received. Of those complaints, more than half are related to supply shortages or stock-outs. Stock-outs, which happen when you run out of product, are a...
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...
How to Use a Pressure Washer in 9 Steps (+ 5 Best Practices)
Did you recently purchase a pressure washer? Or maybe you already had one, and it’s just been a while since you operated it? Don’t worry. This article will guide you through properly operating a pressure washer. Commercial pressure washers can...
3 Best Industrial Floor Sweepers of 2024
In the evolving landscape of facility maintenance, transitioning from traditional sweeping to the advanced technology of industrial floor sweepers represents a huge leap in cleaning effectiveness. These state-of-the-art sweepers excel in tasks that...
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...
How to Prevent HAIs: 3 Tips to Keep Your Patients Healthy
A 2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that healthcare-associated infections, or HAIs, affect approximately 633,000 patients annually. That’s 1 of every 31 hospitalized patients in the United States. Tens of thousands of...
Commercial Pressure Washer Troubleshooting: How to Fix a Pressure Washer
Any business with a commercial pressure washer knows by now that it can be a powerful addition to its fleet of cleaning equipment. These machines swiftly remove dirt, grime, and stains, restoring surfaces to pristine condition with efficiency and effectiveness....
How Much Does a Pressure Washer Cost?
Have you been looking for a way to save time and money when it comes to outdoor maintenance costs? You’ve likely already looked into purchasing a commercial pressure washer and have noticed that they come in a wide range of prices. Depending on the...
Commercial Pressure Washers 101: Types, Sizes, Everything You Need to Know
Discover the power of commercial pressure washers with this guide. Inside, you’ll find answers to common questions like “How much does a pressure washer cost,” “Can you rent a pressure washer,” and “how does a pressure washer work” by exploring...
4 Benefits of Implementing Commercial Recycling Practices
Discover how implementing a commercial recycling program can help your business be in compliance with local regulation, increase cost-savings, and reduce its ecological footprint.
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...
How to Use a Dilution Control System in 4 Easy Steps
Are you looking for a way to reduce product waste? Or, maybe you’re looking to reduce the hazards that come with handling concentrated chemicals? Eliminate the hassle and guesswork involved with diluting chemicals by hand, all while cutting costs...
How to Troubleshoot a Wet/Dry Vacuum
Wet/dry vacs are perfect for cleaning up a wide range of messes, from liquid spills to dry debris. However, like any piece of equipment, wet/dry vacs can encounter problems that impede their performance. In this comprehensive article and video,...
2 Innovative Floor Machines That Will Raise Employee Productivity and Cleaning Efficiency
In the Jan/San industry, the demand for efficient and effective floor-cleaning solutions is always on the rise. To answer those demands, new machines are developed every day. As a result, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest innovations....
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...
What is Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)? Ensuring Safety in the Workplace
Did you know that every year, there are about 2 million work-related accidents that result in an injury in the US? That’s almost 200 workplace injuries per day. Simply put, workplace injuries are bad for business. Workplace injuries lead...
How to Assess & Improve Poor Commercial IAQ in Restaurants
In the fast-paced environment of commercial kitchens, a hidden problem silently affects their indoor air quality (IAQ). Amid the hustle of prepping meals and cleaning cookware, inadequate ventilation systems become an unseen threat, impacting...
3 Best Wet/Dry Vacs of 2024: How to Choose the Right One For Your Business
In facilities such as commercial kitchens, construction sites, and warehouses, commercial wet/dry vacs prove essential for efficient and thorough cleaning. These vacuums are designed to handle wet and dry materials, making them indispensable in environments...
How to Choose the Best Janitorial Equipment Service Center
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.
How to Create a Sustainable Paper Towel Program for Your Business
Paper towels are an important part of hand and surface hygiene, which is why you’ll find a roll in most bathrooms, cafeterias, and cleaning carts nationwide. In fact, paper towels are such a popular item that the US generates over 3000 tons of paper...
3 Innovative Material Handling Solutions from Rubbermaid Commercial Products
Improve ergonomics in the workplace with these three motorized material handling solutions from Rubbermaid and help reduce work-related injuries, worker’s compensation claims, and absenteeism.