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Floor strippers have historically been some of the most dangerous cleaning chemicals to work with. They can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, and they can emit hazardous and irritating fumes. End users have begun to push for safer and more environmentally friendly strippers

During a time where the concerns for the next major outbreak or contamination are tremendous, infection control cannot be overlooked. High-touch areas such as toilet seats can harbor potentially dangerous skin bacteria such as Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), E. col

Illnesses related to the Norovirus are all too common.  When someone indicates they have the “stomach flu” or “food poisoning”, the illness is usually related to Noroviruses.  This contagious illness is spread a number of ways including touching an infected per

In the recent past, it was common practice for American companies to outsource many production and manufacturing operations to China and other countries. However, rising costs of manufacturing in other countries has led to “reshoring,” meaning that many of these operations

How do cleaning products work? Every day, people use cleaning chemicals to remove dirt and unwanted contaminants from surfaces.  Through the use of cleaning chemicals, surfaces are made more hygienic and the indoor environment is made safer for people.  Cleaning chemicals are similar 

Summer is the perfect time to perform big floor maintenance jobs such as floor stripping and finishing. The dilemma with the summer season, however, is the added moisture in the air. Excessive moisture in the air can cause a floor finish not to cure properly. This can lead to watery f

A common frustration for every cleaning professional is tackling indoor graffiti problems. The graffiti found in restrooms and other areas often includes foul language, personally degrading messages, racist messages and other unsightly and unsavory messaging that needs to be removed q

As different types of floors age, they accumulate varying amounts of wear and tear, and can become more difficult to maintain. It is important for maintenance personnel to understand how different flooring materials age and how to properly care for them throughout their useful life. I

Walk off mats do a significant job of keeping facilities healthy and clean by keeping soil and moisture out. To help protect your investment and to make your mats effective in cleaning, here are some tips to care for and clean mats. Storing Mats: If you have to store mats, store mats

Traditionally, vinyl composition tile (VCT) has been the most common flooring material used for all types of floors in all types of facilities. However, recent trends, such as sustainability initiatives and design appeals, have brought on the more frequent use of alternative, fragile