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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...

Void Fill 101: A Guide to Safe Shipping and Transporting Goods

Safeguard your product during transit with void fill. This guide answers common questions like “What is void fill” and goes over different examples of void fill. Discover which void fill is the best option for your shipments in this complete guide...

How to Wash Your Hands in 5 Steps: Your First Line of Defense 

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...

How Much Does a Wet/Dry Vac Cost? 7 Factors That Affect Price

Are you currently navigating the market for a commercial wet/dry vac? Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the number of options available?  Selecting the perfect equipment goes beyond just cost. It’s about finding one that enables you and your...

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...

What is a Food Label? Different Types, Where to Use & Product Examples

You’re probably familiar with sell-by-date labels and nutritional labels, but did you know that it doesn’t stop there?  There are many different types of labels, each with its own importance. For food manufacturers, food distributors, and any...

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.

Bulk-Fill Soap Dispenser vs. Sealed Soap Dispenser: Which is the Better Choice for My Facility?

The choice between bulk-fill soap dispensers and sealed soap dispensers is easier than you might think. Read this article to learn about the pros and cons of each dispenser, then decide which is the best for your facility.

Why is My Dishwasher Leaving Dishes Dirty? 5 Common Reasons & How to Fix

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,...

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. ...

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....

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...

Top Alternative to Metered Aerosol Dispensers

Metered aerosol dispensers have been the go-to odor eliminator for decades, but are they effective air fresheners? Read this article to understand the efficacy of metered aerosol air fresheners, and to learn about alternative odor control products....

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...

Commercial Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes? Here’s the fix!

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...

What is LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile) Flooring? Everything You Need to Know

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,...

How to Select the Best Takeout Packaging for Your Business

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...

Why is My Floor Finish Yellowing? How to Fix Discolored Floor Finish

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...

How Does a Chemical Management System Increase Workplace Safety?

In 2021, over 400,000 workplace injuries were caused by exposure to harmful chemicals. This figure reminds us how important it is to manage chemicals properly in commercial settings.   One way businesses have been curbing the number of workplace injuries...

Dilution Control 101: The Risks of Under-Dilution and Over-Dilution

A large part of facility maintenance and commercial cleaning is the everyday use of hazardous chemicals.  Many people may be unaware of how dangerous working with chemicals can be because they use them daily to complete a range of mundane tasks. However,...

The State of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Market: A Comprehensive Breakdown

The pulp and paper industry has faced a number of obstacles and extreme uncertainty in the past few years. Read about how the pulp and paper industry came to be in such a state of disorder, how those influences will continue to affect the future, and...

Help Make Routine Sanitizing and Disinfecting More Efficient with PURELL®  Surface Wipes

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.

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