Imperial Dade Insights

Dealing with organic waste can be tricky for consumers and businesses alike, especially with regulations that are often complex and challenging to navigate.  For businesses, it’s even more critical to comply. Failing to comply can lead to dissatisfied patrons and legal issues, so it’s crucial to be aware of the rules in your local area. […]

Whether dealing with liquid spills on a carpet, messy slurry on your tile floors, or even a large chunk of dry debris, the wet/dry vac can handle it all. Coming in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, these cleaning machines are a must-have for any business or commercial setting.  Despite the variety, wet/dry vacs […]

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 […]

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 towel waste every day.  To help combat the massive volume of […]

Are you experiencing consistent spotty wares and dirty dishes even after a complete wash cycle? If a dishwasher leaves dishes dirty, that means something isn’t right. In this article, we cover some of the most common causes for spotty glasses and dishes, and how to prevent them.

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 […]

Food debris can cause a number of serious problems for your dishwasher. So, if your dishwasher isn’t working properly, it may be time to start scraping and pre-rinsing dishes. By performing a scrape and pre-rinse, you can avoid issues with food debris buildup. Check out this article to learn more.

Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is found in commercial settings across the US because of its durability and versatility. But, what is LVT flooring? What is the cost to install LVT flooring? What is LVT flooring made of? This article will answer these questions, and more, on LVT flooring.

Are you looking for the best takeout packaging? In truth, the best takeout packaging depends on your business and customer needs. Whether you’re looking for eco-friendly food packaging or an oven-safe container, this article will help you pick the best takeout packaging for your business.

Is your floor finish yellowing and you don’t know how to fix it? Discolored floor finish is a common problem but it can be hard to address if you don’t know what’s causing it. Read on to learn about the common causes and solutions to yellowing floor finish.

With widespread labor shortages, surface wipes allow staff to kill germs quickly so that they can attend to other important tasks. Learn how PURELL® Surface Wipes can help make sanitizing and disinfecting surfaces easier and more efficient.

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 […]

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.

Want to know how to save money on stretch wrap? Follow the methods we lay out in this article to reduce material costs, increase worker productivity, and optimize stretch wrap usage for your business.

Delivering damaged goods can often have a greater impact on your business than on the customers you serve, especially in the packaging industry.  When a customer receives a damaged package, it gives them the impression that your business is careless or cannot effectively deliver goods. On a similar note, it indicates to your potential customers […]

Ice melt can be a saving grace during periods of harsh, wintry weather.   It has the ability to eliminate ice and snow build-up, and continue to protect against those hazards even after it’s applied to the ground. In doing so, it also reduces the likelihood of liability issues stemming from slip-and-fall hazards on outdoor walkways.  […]

Unexpected equipment breakdowns can be costly to repair, and lower the useful life of equipment. Save money and extend your equipment lifespan with these 5 tips.

Dealing with rust stains on your linens? Read this article to learn how to remove rust stains from commercial sheets and linens with rust pre-spotter, or rust reclaim powder.

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 […]

From November to February, much of the US can expect to get hit with snow, ice, and sleet. For many, preparing for the increased wet weather and associated dangers means laying down ice melt and rock salt. 

Winter weather is unpredictable. There’s just no knowing for sure how harsh it will be until we’re in the thick of it.  Last year, the foremost weather observatory in the US recorded a warmer winter than average, but sporadic weather meant that it also saw more cold fronts and above-average snowfall. In fact, winter snowfall […]

When creating a winter floor care bundle for your facility, consider the winter weather hazards you dealt with last year, the problems that arose from them, and what products you needed to address those issues.  Did you deal with hazy, white ice melt residue on your hard floors? Stock up on winter floor neutralizer. Or, […]

Imagine this: the average semi-truck (72’) can fit 26 standard pallets inside it, without stacking. A single standard pallet can carry up to 4,600 lbs of cargo. That means just under 120,000 lbs of cargo can fit inside a semi-truck. 

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.