Imperial Dade Insights

• Cleaning & Disinfecting
• Cold & Flu
• Janitorial

The flu causes U.S. employees to miss approximately 17 million workdays a year, in turn costing employers, like you, about $7 billion annually in sick days and lost productivity. Each year the seasonal flu peaks between December and February, but preparing...

• Janitorial
• Other

Winter months are quickly approaching and that means ice and snow are on the way,  and slick sidewalks and slippery parking lots are also on the horizon. As a business owner, you are likely familiar with the increased dangers of wintery weather...

• Janitorial
• Janitorial Equipment
• Other

Looking for the best upright or micro auto floor scrubber for your facility? To help you narrow down the choices we created a list of the 5 top-rated upright and micro auto floor scrubbers of 2023. Read more to find out which will be the best fit for...

• Foodservice
• Green Cleaning & Sustainability
• Other

Single-use plastic bags have been the target of state bans and legislation as their impact becomes more and more realized. The amount of plastic bags in the environment has become a huge problem because Americans alone use approximately 100 billion...

• How To (Step-by-Step) Articles
• Janitorial
• Janitorial Equipment

All janitorial cleaning equipment, including your floor burnishers, will break down at some point or another.  Some problems you will be able to fix yourself, while others will require expert help. If you can solve the problem yourself, you will...

• Janitorial
• Other
• Safety

When a member of your janitorial staff is injured, it presents a problem for the employee and you. Not only will you incur increased costs from workers’ compensation claims, replacement labor, and insurance costs, but also the added costs from...

• Cleaning & Disinfecting
• Food Safety
• Foodservice

Without proper cleaning and sanitization procedures, foodservice operators are putting their customers at increased risk of foodborne illness. A food poisoning outbreak will negatively affect customer’s perception and satisfaction with your business,...

• Foodservice
• Other

Recently, the media has brought attention to an increase in food package tampering, heightening concerns among food service providers and their customers. As a result, tamper-evident packaging is more important than ever.  In June of 2019, a woman...

• Janitorial
• Janitorial Equipment
• Other

The cost of an automatic floor scrubber is a large factor you have to consider when choosing a scrubber for your facility. The best auto scrubber for your facility will match your business’ needs and budget. Auto floor scrubbers, or auto scrubbers,...

• Janitorial
• Other
• Safety

Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) can be intimidating to first time users, and even veterans, who may be using a new or different cleaning product for the first time. It is important for anyone handling or using commercial cleaning supplies to become familiarized...

• Foodservice
• Other

In recent years, the demand for more sustainable packaging has been growing steadily. As a result, many companies have adopted the use of molded fiber and bagasse food packaging. Molded fiber and bagasse are considered some of the most environmentally...

• Janitorial
• Janitorial Equipment
• Other

When equipment breaks, it leads to equipment downtime. Without janitorial cleaning equipment, your janitorial cleaning team will have to spend more time completing each task, leading lower worker productivity and higher labor costs.  Knowing the...

• Janitorial
• Janitorial Equipment
• Other

Interested in the best floor burnisher for your facility? This article will help you decide which one is best for you based on power source, transmission, cleaning path size, and more. Read more to discover the top 5 floor burnishers of 2023.

• Janitorial
• Other

Whether it is in the office, bathroom, kitchen, classroom, or elsewhere, selecting the right can liner for your trash receptacles will cut your costs and save resources. Often little thought is given to the best trash can liner size, material, or seal....

• Janitorial
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• Training

The demand for more sustainable buildings is growing. The combined effects from growth in environmental legislation and the demand from tenants and shareholders to reduce environmental impacts are requiring property managers to both understand and...

• Janitorial
• Other

As summer comes to an end, college students will be moving into their dorms for the new school year. Students, as well as their parents, are excited and expecting a clean dorm room with minimal dirt, odors, or stains. This means you’re likely preparing...

• Janitorial
• Janitorial Equipment
• Other

Almost all commercial facilities have carpeted floors somewhere in the building that will be affected by dirt and stubborn stains. Even with the best entry matting system and routine vacuuming schedule, your facility’s carpet will need to be...

• Janitorial
• Janitorial Equipment
• Other

Floor burnishers are an important addition to any facility’s floor maintenance program. They are used to polish or burnish a floor to bring out its original shine. Shiny floors lead to a great looking facility and happy guests.  Like any purchase,...

• Carpet Care
• Floor Care
• Janitorial

Carpets can have a large impact on the way your facility is perceived. If your facility’s carpets are worn, stained or dirty, people will notice and leave with a negative impression of your business. Commercial carpeting, especially in high traffic...

• Janitorial
• Janitorial Equipment
• Other

Facility managers are continuously looking for ways to increase cost savings, improve worker productivity, and achieve better cleaning results. Janitorial cleaning equipment is designed to remove dirt and soils with more efficiency, ultimately providing...

• Hard Floor Care
• Janitorial
• Kitchen & Foodservice Equipment

Slips and falls are the number one accident problem in commercial kitchens. Slips and falls are also a leading cause of workers’ compensation claims. 85% of worker’s compensation claims are attributed to employees slipping on slick floors. Greasy kitchen...

• Foodservice
• Other

Plastic foam or polystyrene is one of the most widely used types of plastics due to its low cost, moldable qualities, and its capability to generate its lightweight counterpart EPS (Styrofoam).  Its various desirable performance attributes such...

• Janitorial
• Other

Foul odors from dumpsters or compactors can turn a tenant or guest’s good experience into an unpleasant one. Offensive odors will create the wrong image of your facility, leaving guests with a negative impression of your business’ cleanliness. Any...

• Janitorial
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• Training

Industry-certified custodial training and certification is key to setting yourself apart from others in the commercial cleaning industry. If you are a manager, supervisor, lead custodian, or if you are looking to advance into a leadership role within...

• Janitorial
• Janitorial Equipment
• Other

In many facility’s, periodic scrubbing, buffing, stripping, and cleaning of commercial floors are necessary to keep the floors looking great. Investing in the right commercial floor buffer will provide labor & time savings, increased cleaning results,...