Imperial Dade Insights

Stay Informed With Helpful Information From Our Experts


200 Blogs. Page 8 of 8

5 Types of Commercial Vacuums: Which is Best For Your Facility?

5 Types of Commercial Vacuums: Which is Best For Your Facility?

Vacuuming can represent between 15-25% of the total cleaning cost of your building. In most facilities, vacuuming is completed daily to remove abrasive soils and keep your facility looking great, but it also takes up a lot of your time and money. According to a study completed by the American Institute of Cleaning Sciences, the […]

read more

6 Steps to Restore Resilient Hard Floors with a Floor Buffer

6 Steps to Restore Resilient Hard Floors with a Floor Buffer

Abrasive soils are tracked through your facility every day, scratching and dulling your hard floors. A dull and dirty floor can hurt your business’ image and lead to increased customer complaints. It is important to the life and appearance of your resilient hard floor that you have a complete and practical floor care program including […]

read more


3 Benefits of Hiring a Commercial Cleaning Team with Formal Training

3 Benefits of Hiring a Commercial Cleaning Team with Formal Training

Maintaining a clean facility is key to attracting and retaining tenants. When you continually have new and existing tenants and guests evaluating your facility, it is critical that every cleaning procedure is performed correctly to produce the best possible results. Every cleaning procedure, from restroom cleaning to restorative floor care, plays a significant role in […]

read more



5 Tips to Increase Your Grab and Go Food Sales [VIDEO]

5 Tips to Increase Your Grab and Go Food Sales [VIDEO]

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are busier than ever and are increasingly influenced by convenience and the need to make quick decisions. As a result, consumers require food options they can consume while on-the-go. The increased demand has caused continued increases in grab-and-go food sales in recent years. In the following, we will go over […]

read more

Disposable vs Reusable Microfiber Mops: 6 Considerations for Choosing

Disposable vs Reusable Microfiber Mops: 6 Considerations for Choosing

With the recent rise in microfiber products, many businesses are making the switch to microfiber mops. Microfiber mops offer increased cleaning power and more effective germ removal versus traditional wet mops. Microfiber can reduce bacteria on floors by 99% while conventional tools, like string mops, only reduce bacteria by 30%. There are two types of […]

read more


How Will The Plastic Bag Ban Affect Your Business?

How Will The Plastic Bag Ban Affect Your Business?

Throughout the United States, state regulation on plastic bags is increasing. Some states are focusing on implementing effective recycling programs, while others are imposing bans or fees to discourage the use of plastic bags altogether. Recent bans and regulations may have you wondering if your business is going to be affected.

read more

Comparing Different Types of Disposable Cutlery

Comparing Different Types of Disposable Cutlery

Choosing the right type of cutlery is important whether you are looking to make a positive impression on your guests or are trying to make a difference in the environment. Disposable cutlery is available in several different material types. Selecting the cutlery to best fit your business will depend on the food you are serving, […]

read more

How to Successfully Eliminate Restroom Odors in 3 Easy Steps

How to Successfully Eliminate Restroom Odors in 3 Easy Steps

A major problem in commercial restrooms is foul odor. Restroom odors can leave your guests believing that you do not properly maintain your facility or that your facility is unclean.  But what your guests do not realize is that even when you are performing consistent daily cleaning procedures, your facility can be plagued by foul […]

read more


What is an Automatic Floor Scrubber (Types, Sizes, & Features)

What is an Automatic Floor Scrubber (Types, Sizes, & Features)

Floors are one of the most used and abused areas in your building, and yet they often set the tone for your entire facility.  Every day, dirt and soils are tracked across your floors, wearing down finishes and creating a dull appearance. Cleaning and maintaining your floors is essential to preserving your facility’s appearance and […]

read more




The Best Power Equipment to Clean Commercial Floors

The Best Power Equipment to Clean Commercial Floors

Utilizing janitorial cleaning equipment in any area of your facility will lead to a more efficient and effective cleaning program. Cleaning and maintaining your facility’s floor can take up to 80% of your time. By using janitorial power equipment you can reduce cleaning time and increase productivity. Selecting the proper power equipment for your facility’s […]

read more




What is Quat Binding? (Definition, Dangers, & Prevention)

What is Quat Binding? (Definition, Dangers, & Prevention)

Quat-based disinfectants are popular cleaning and disinfecting solutions used to kill bacteria, mold, and viruses. When used properly quats are highly effective. When used with the wrong cleaning tools, quat disinfectants become less effective and the disinfecting that you think is killing bacteria is not actually happening, even when you’re using the right dilution ratio.

read more

How to Troubleshoot a Commercial Vacuum [VIDEO]

How to Troubleshoot a Commercial Vacuum [VIDEO]

Fixing your vacuum can be as easy as diagnosing the problem. Taking a few minutes to diagnose, troubleshoot, and hopefully make a quick fix can save you time, money, and aggravation. The most common vacuum problems can often be attributed to simple fixes. To diagnose your vacuum spend a few minutes learning where the issue […]

read more

How to Remove a Carpet Stain

How to Remove a Carpet Stain

Whether it’s a coffee stain in the break room or soda spill in the cafeteria, regular spot cleaning is critical to the appearance of your facility’s carpet. Carpet cleaning procedures depend on the type of carpet and soil damage acquired.

read more

How to Clean a Toilet [VIDEO]

How to Clean a Toilet [VIDEO]

Toilets are one of the biggest pain points of a dirty restroom.  Dirty restrooms leave employees, customers, and visitors with a lasting negative impression. Stained toilets are quickly noticed and can harbor bacteria which produce those unpleasant odors. Thankfully, much of this restroom distress can be reduced through proper toilet cleaning procedures and the right tools. […]

read more

200 Blogs. Page 8 of 8