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Air Quality Solutions
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All Green-All Clean
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One Briggs Janitorial
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Equipment and Products
To do your job well and make your buildings look great you need to use the right equipment and supplies. Your cleaning company can choose from thousands of products in the marketplace today.
How do you know which product and how much of a product you should use in a particular situation? Cleaning equipment can take a large chunk out of your budget. Taking proper care of your cleaning equipment - whether it's a vacuum or burnisher - will save you time and money. Follow the tips in these articles to not only buy the right product to begin with, but to keep it running a long, long time!
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VIDEO: The Difference Between High-Density and Low-Density Trash Can Liners
Have you ever had a trash can liner puncture and tear easily from a sharp object in the trash? Perhaps you're using the wrong kind of trash can liner! Some liners are more suited to paper trash while others are stronger and more suited for sharp objects. In this video, Steve Hanson shows you the difference between high-density and low-density trash can liners. . . .
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Trash Can Liner Basics
Steve Hanson
Many janitorial companies supply trash can liners to their customers. So how do you know what to recommend? Trash can liners used to be judged by overall thickness. Now, however, they are broken down into the types of resin: low-density, linear low-density, and density polyethylene. . . .
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AUDIO: Interview with Mike Robert of American Dryer
Whether you provide green cleaning services to your customers or just want to save your customers money, you'll want to listen to this recorded interview. American Dryer's products can save customers 95% of paper towel costs while protecting the environment. Mike explains the cost analysis you can do with your customers, how using air dryers can reduce land fill waste, how they can save 80% on energy costs, and how using the Extreme Air dryer can help your customers gain LEED points. . . .
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Trash Cans: Microbes Mean Money
Steve Hanson
Foul odors are common in the cleaning industry. Let's face it: odor control is one of the main reasons we need to clean. There are few odors more pungent than that of a wet, dirty trash can. In an age of recycling, much of what we throw away is theoretically separated as "clean" materials. Dry paper, cardboard, and other recycled materials offer no opportunity for odors to exist. The combination of liquid, organic matter, and time is what causes foul odors. Where do these conditions exist? Of course, in the most commonplace of items, a typical trash can or bin. . . .
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What To Do When Your Vacuum Cleaner Stops Running
Steve Hanson
Has this ever happened to you or your employees? You plug in your vacuum cleaner, turn it on and nothing happens. You turn the switch off and on, wondering what is going on. You check the wall outlet and everything seems fine. Now what? . . .
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EPA Regulations for Disinfectants and Sanitizers
Jean Hanson
In order to protect the user and environment from potential hazards, manufacturers of disinfectants and sanitizers are required to label their products with certain information. They must also let the user know how and where to use the product. . . .
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What Types of Protective Gloves Should You Use In Your Cleaning Business?
Steve Hanson
As a responsible cleaning business owner, the safety of your employees and customers should be at the forefront of your daily operations. Concerns over cold and flu viruses, and other communicable diseases are rapidly growing. The use of disposable gloves in the janitorial industry is not new, but many are unaware of the types of gloves available and their uses. . . .
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INTERVIEW: Activeion CEO, Jim Wiese
Learn about the science of Activeion Pro from Jim Wiese, CEO of Activeion. Watch as Jean Hanson asks the questions you want to know like, 1) how durable is the bottle, 2) does it need replacement parts, 3) does it work in cold or hot water, 4) does it work with hard or soft water, and more! AS SEEN ON: The Ellen DeGeneres Show, CNBC, PBS and Forbes.com. . . .
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How to Choose the Right Microfiber Cloth for the Job
Steve Hanson
If you use microfiber cleaning cloths, then you've probably discovered that there are different grades of cloth available for different tasks. Most manufacturers will carry at least 3 different types of microfiber cloths. So how do you know which one to choose? . . .
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How to Use Ladders Safely in Your Cleaning Business
Steve Hanson
When you're in the cleaning business, it's likely you and your employees will need to use ladders occasionally. Whether it's to wash windows or to dust a hard-to-reach ledge, training your employees to use ladders safely is very important if you don't want them to fall. The following are tips for using ladders safely: . . .
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VIDEO: How to Choose Cleaning Equipment
A member of TheJanitorialStore.com recently asked, "With so many pieces of equipment to choose from, how can I select the one that's right for me?" In this video, Steve Hanson offers tips on choosing cleaning equipment. . . .
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Window Washing Tools and Preparation
Steve Hanson
Before you take your squeegee out and start washing windows, you want to make sure you've got the right tools. Obviously a professional squeegee is the most important tool in your arsenal. You'll also need a window washing bucket, which is easier to use and transport that a regular 5 gallon bucket. . . .
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How to Choose a Backpack Vacuum
Steve Hanson
If you've ever had to buy a vacuum cleaner you know there are lots to choose from in all kinds of price ranges. And now that back pack vacuums have become so popular, there are a number of companies selling back packs as well. This video helps you cut through the hype and get to the features you need to consider when choosing your new back pack vacuum. . . .
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