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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! 

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: . . . keep reading
Upright Vacuum Cleaners - Still a Popular Choice for Cleaning Companies
Steve Hanson
With all the talk about back pack vacuums these days, you'd think upright vacuum cleaners would have vanished by now. Not so! Many cleaning companies still use upright vacuums, and now have even better choices for HEPA filtration and ergonomic design. . . . keep reading
VIDEO: How to Choose Cleaning Equipment
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. . . . keep reading
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. . . . keep reading
Cleaning Chemical Safety Tips for Hazard Communication Program
Steve Hanson
If you own a cleaning company you should have a Hazard Communication policy in place so that your employees know how to handle cleaning chemicals safely. Cleaning chemicals, even if they're certified as "green", still need to be handled in a safe manner. . . . keep reading
How to Choose a Backpack Vacuum
Steve Hanson
How to Choose a Backpack Vacuum 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. . . . keep reading
Professional Squeegee Care: The Key to Successful Window Washing
Steve Hanson
Professional Squeegee Care: The Key to Successful Window Washing If washing windows is a part of how you make a living, then you're probably pretty efficient at the technique you use. But before you set out to wash windows you need to make sure you're using the right tools, and that you're taking care of those tools so they work the way they're supposed to. Using a professional squeegee is the first step, and knowing how to care for your squeegee is of utmost importance. Following are tips for squeegee care: . . . keep reading
VIDEO: Recycled Floor Pads from Americo Mfg.
VIDEO: Recycled Floor Pads from Americo Mfg. VIDEO: Recycled Floor Pads from Americo Mfg. This video was shot at the 2008 BSCAI Convention and Trade Show. If you're serious about offering green cleaning services, then you need to think about the equipment and supplies you use too. Americo Mfg. is a supplier of hard floor pads. And they're the only manufacturer that they know of that makes it's pads from recycled material - plastic water bottles! . . . keep reading
AUDIO: Trade Show Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention
AUDIO: Trade Show Recap - 2008 BSCAI Convention This is a recap of the Trade Show floor at the 2008 BSCAI Convention and Trade Show. Included are the following vendors - Pullman Holt stone floor products, Aztec floor equipment, Value Certified Equipment and Sunbelt Rentals. Listen to the audio or read the written transcription. . . . keep reading
VIDEO: Microfiber Floor Pads at BSCAI Convention 2008
VIDEO: Microfiber Floor Pads at BSCAI Convention 2008 This video was shot at the 2008 BSCAI Convention. I'm sure you've noticed that microfibers are everywhere! And now they're making hard floor pads made from microfibers. Although they might cost more than conventional floor pads, they last up to 7 times longer so they're very economical. The vendor we talked to is from . . . keep reading
VIDEO: MondoVap Steam Cleaner at 2008 BSCAI Convention
VIDEO: MondoVap Steam Cleaner at 2008 BSCAI Convention This video was shot at the 2008 BSCAI Convention and Trade Show. If you've ever considered investing in steam cleaning equipment then this demonstration will show you a number of different ways you can use the MondoVap steam cleaning system. . . . keep reading
VIDEO: Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning at BSCAI Convention 2008
VIDEO: Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning at BSCAI Convention 2008 This video was shot at the 2008 BSCAI Convention. If you've ever wondered what encapsulation carpet cleaning is or how effective it can be, watch this video. The person demonstrating the process is Rick Gelinas, inventor of Releasit, Encapsulation Chemistry. . . . keep reading
Resilient Tile Floor Care Terms and What They Mean
Steve Hanson
Resilient tile is defined as a durable floor cover that has the ability to resume its original shape. The most common type of resilent tile flooring is VCT tile (vinyl com . . . keep reading
How You Can Improve Indoor Air Quality by Switching to Green Cleaning
Jean Hanson
How You Can Improve Indoor Air Quality by Switching to Green Cleaning Did you know the air inside a building is usually 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air and can contain up to 100 times more pollutants than the air that's outside? Poor indoor air quality is a common problem in commercial office buildings, which is why many building owners and managers are requesting green cleaning services from their cleaning contractors. . . . keep reading
VIDEO: Cleaning Carpet in Office Buildings
VIDEO: Cleaning Carpet in Office Buildings Have you ever wanted to learn how to clean carpet in commercial office buildings? This video shows you just how easy it is when you have the right equipment and use the right procedures. If you've ever wanted to learn how to clean carpet, then check it out! . . . keep reading
Buying Cleaning Equipment on Ebay
Jean Hanson
Buying Cleaning Equipment on Ebay Are you just getting starting with your cleaning business? If so, you are probably looking for good equipment at an affordable price. One place you can begin looking is Ebay. But where do you start and how do you know if you are buying a "good" piece of equipment? There are two ways you can begin searching for equipment on Ebay. . . . keep reading
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